Winning Female-Led Law Firm of the Year is no small feat. What does this recognition mean to you personally and to the firm as a whole? Winning Female-Led Law Firm of the Year is an incredible honour that means a great deal both personally and professionally. For me, it’s a powerful affirmation of the decision to set up my own boutique employment law firm in 2017 and the years of dedication, resilience, and vision it has taken from our team as a whole to grow and develop the firm. Since the formation of AOC Solicitors, it has grown from a team of three with only one solicitor to the current team of nine, five of whom are solicitors, together with a dedicated Practice Manager. Any time someone refers to me having set up on my own, I always correct them—I didn’t set up on my own; I had a Ireland 25 www.lawyer-monthly.com Lawyer Monthly Women in Law Awards 2025 Anne O’Connell Q Anne O’Connell is the Founder and Principal of Anne O’Connell Solicitors (AOC Solicitors), a boutique employment law firm based in Dublin. With over two decades of experience in employment law, Anne has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to both employers and employees, handling complex workplace disputes, high-profile litigation, and strategic HR matters. Since establishing AOC Solicitors in 2017, Anne has led the firm’s growth from a three-person team to a thriving practice of nine, including five solicitors and a dedicated Practice Manager. The firm is widely recognised for its specialist expertise, client-focused approach, and forward-thinking culture, offering tailored legal solutions in all areas of employment law. Under Anne’s leadership, AOC Solicitors has become one of Ireland’s leading boutique employment law practices, earning recognition from Legal 500 as a Tier 2 firm and achieving a five-star client satisfaction ranking. Known for its emphasis on teamwork, inclusivity, and innovation, the firm continues to set itself apart in Ireland’s competitive legal landscape. Founder AOC Solicitors 19-22 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2 | Tel: +353 (0)1 2118434 Email: anne@aocsolicitors.ie / info@aocsolicitors.ie www.aocsolicitors.ie
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