Emma McIlveen appointed to chair NI football appeals committee
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Emma McIlveen
Northern Ireland barrister Emma McIlveen has been appointed as chair of the Irish Football Association’s appeals committee.
Writing on LinkedIn, Ms McIlveen said: “I have been a member of the appeals committee for the past few years and I am honoured to now take on the role of chair.
“As chair, I am committed to continuing to uphold the highest standards of governance and disciplinary processes for football in Northern Ireland.
“In this role, I look forward to continuing to work alongside my vice-chair Barry Finnegan and fellow panel members.”
Mc McIlveen is qualified as a barrister in Northern Ireland, Ireland and England and Wales, and is a door tenant at Broadway House Chambers in London. She specialises in employment disputes.
She was recently appointed to the English Football Association’s national serious case panel.