William Wilson

Mr Wilson, who leads the property department at Lacey & Co Solicitors, will be supported over the coming year by Katherine Macauley of Joseph Magee & Co as vice-chair.

Victoria Kinkaid of Carson McDowell LLP has been elected as treasurer, while Aisling Creegan, also of Lacey & Co, will serve as treasurer.

James Greene of Elliotts Legal is the association’s CPD co-ordinator for 2026, during which it expects to deliver a full calendar of CPD events as well as the reintroduction of the NIYSA annual conference in December.

ADD-NI has been chosen as NIYSA’s first-ever annual charity partner, with Sarah Swan of DWF elected as charity liaison officer.

Michael Murphy of MKB Law was elected as membership engagement officer, with Ronan Martin of Murphy O’Rawe acting as institutional representative.

Two new committee roles have also been introduced, with Emma Doherty of Tughans elected as the inaugural communications and marketing officer and Morgan Pennie of Pinsent Masons as creative content officer.

Mr Wilson said: “I am honoured to have been elected chair of the Northern Ireland Young Solicitors’ Association for the coming year.

“It is a privilege to follow the work of previous committees and to have the opportunity to build on the strong foundations already in place.

“I would like to thank the outgoing committee members for their contribution and commitment, and I look forward to working closely with this year’s newly elected team.”

He added: “We are proud to support ADD‑NI this year and look forward to raising funds and awareness for their vital work surrounding children and adults with ADHD and Autism.”

NIYSA plans to make engagement with members across all six counties a central theme of the year, reconnecting with local solicitor associations and holding at least one event in each county over the year.

“We want NIYSA to be as visible locally as it is centrally, and this county‑focused approach will be an important part of that,” Mr Wilson said.