Law firm McCann FitzGerald has appointed Sabina Cotter as Head of Responsible Business.
McCann FitzGerald supports a number of non-profit organisations such as the Early Learning Initiative, Free Legal Advice Centres, the Public Interest Law Alliance, Trinity College’s Access Programme and Ozanam House, a community resource centre operated by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.
McCann FitzGerald says it is the first Irish law firm to become ‘carbon neutral’ and since 2006 has committed to regular carbon footprint assessments.
Cotter has over 20 years’ experience in social and commercial impact roles and previously held positions with Dublin City University Educational Trust and the Irish Youth Foundation.
She is a member of the Chambers Ireland Sustainable Business Impact Awards judging panel since 2019.
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Managing partner Stephen Holst commented: “Sabina will play a key role in building on our firm’s commitments to social impact, pro-bono work, diversity, equity and inclusion and the environment.
“Being a responsible business has always been at the core of our culture at McCann FitzGerald and I look forward to working closely with Sabina to drive a long term, strategic and impact-driven agenda to accelerate our ambitions.”
Sabina Cotter stated: “I look forward to bringing my experience to support McCann FitzGerald’s wide-ranging ESG goals.
“There are a number of excellent programmes in place and I’m keen to work with the leadership team to develop and deliver responsible business initiatives that are innovative and reflect the culture and commitment of everyone in the firm.”
Image: Pictured from left to right: Stephen Holst (Managing Partner), Sabina Cotter (Head of Responsible Business) and Éamon Ó Cuív (Partner, Sustainable Finance and ESG)
