Our Staff

Meet the people behind CLC

Our team brings together specialist legal expertise, policy and advocacy, youth participation, training, communications and organisational support.

Together, we work to defend and advance children’s rights.

Chief Executive Officer

John O'Doherty

CEO

Legal Support

Eamonn McNally

Senior Solicitor

Ellie Massie

Trainee Solicitor

Hannah Newburn

Solicitor

Kathryn Stevenson

Head of Legal Services

Katie Mercer

Solicitor

Rachel Hogan BL

SEND Specialist Legal Adviser

Legal Advice

Catherine Maguire

Legal Adviser

Diane Hammond

Legal Adviser

Liam Mackle

Advice Manager

Policy and Public Affairs

Emma Murray

Policy and Public Affairs Officer

Fergal McFerran

Policy and Public Affairs Manager

Training, Engagement and Youth Participation

Julie Graham

Youth Participation and Advocacy Worker

Paul Hamilton

Training and Engagement Co-Ordinator

Communications, Marketing and Fundraising

Sam Nelson

Communications and Marketing Manager

Mary Molloy

Fundraising and Development Manager

Admin and Finance

Helen Rafferty

Head of Administration and Finance

Sarah McAuley

Receptionist / Administration Assistant

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