Emma Richmond

Emma Richmond qualified as a solicitor in 2004 and is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin, with a Postgraduate Diploma in Employment Law from University College Dublin. She trained with Whitney Moore and became a partner in 2017, and was appointed joint managing partner in January 2024.

Emma is Managing Partner and Partner in Whitney Moore's Employment, Immigration and Pensions team, where she is an experienced litigation solicitor with expertise in defence litigation and dispute resolution, and particular specialist expertise in employment and immigration. She advises both employers and employees on all aspects of the employment relationship from appointment through to termination, and regularly appears before the Workplace Relations Commission and the Courts.

Emma Richmond was appointed as chair of the European leadership group at Meritas in December 2024, succeeding London lawyer Jonathan Polin of Howard Kennedy LLP. She was elected to the Meritas board of directors in 2024, chosen from over 8,400 attorneys in the member network, and has been actively involved with Meritas for several years and is an active participant in the Meritas Labour and Employment Group and Sports Law Group.

Career History

• Joint Managing Partner, Whitney Moore Law Firm (2024–present)
• Board Member, Meritas (2024–present)
• Chair, European Leadership Group, Meritas (December 2024–present)
• Partner, Whitney Moore Law Firm, Employment & Immigration Team (2017–2024)
• Member, European Leadership Group, Meritas (several years prior to board appointment)

What Emma Richmond could bring to her roles at Meritas: With over two decades at Whitney Moore and deep expertise in employment law, dispute resolution, and cross-border legal matters, Emma brings substantial experience in strategic leadership of professional services organizations. Her appointment to chair the European Leadership Group reflects her ability to foster strong relationships across geographically diverse networks and drive alignment on key initiatives. Her litigation background and client advisory experience position her to contribute meaningfully to Meritas' strategic planning, member recruitment, and quality standard initiatives while championing innovation in legal technology and global service delivery.