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Elaine O. has an extensive work experience in the legal field. Elaine started their career at Philip Lee as a Solicitor from January 2006 to March 2009. Elaine then joined Bevan Brittan LLP as a Solicitor from March 2009 to November 2011. Elaine then moved to The National Lottery Community Fund, where they held various roles including Solicitor - Head of Contracts and Procurement Governance from November 2011 to February 2014 and Solicitor - Head of Legal from February 2014 to February 2016. Currently, they are working at the Chief State Solicitor's Office, where they have held positions such as Specialist State Solicitor Higher from February 2016 to May 2020, Principal Solicitor (Acting) from May 2020 to October 2021, and currently serving as Principal Solicitor- Head of Maritime Unit since October 2021.

Elaine O. has a diploma in Technology and IP Law from the Law Society of Ireland. Additionally, they obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental and Natural Resources Law from University College Cork in 2023. Elaine also holds a Master of Laws (LLM) degree from Trinity College Dublin. Elaine O. is certified as a Solicitor by the Law Society of Ireland and is also qualified as a Solicitor in England and Wales by The Law Society.