Emer O'hora
About Emer O'hora
Emer O'Hora is a legal counsel currently based in New York City, with extensive experience in corporate law and data protection. She has held various positions in reputable organizations, including AIB and ICON plc, and has a strong academic background in law from the University of Galway and the Law Society of Ireland.
Work at NewsWhip
Emer O'hora has been serving as Legal Counsel at NewsWhip since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing legal matters related to the company's operations. She also serves as the designated DMCA agent for NewsWhip, managing copyright infringement notices and procedures. Her position involves ensuring compliance with legal standards and protecting the company's intellectual property.
Previous Experience at AIB
Emer O'hora held multiple positions at AIB from 2012 to 2020. She began as a Solicitor in the Business Centre Legal Team from 2012 to 2014. She then advanced to Head of Upstream Legislative and Regulatory Developments from 2014 to 2017. Following this, she served as Head of Data Protection and Compliance until 2020. Her roles at AIB involved significant responsibilities in legal compliance and regulatory matters.
Education and Expertise
Emer O'hora studied at the University of Galway, where she earned a Bachelor of Corporate Law International from 2001 to 2005. She furthered her legal education at the Law Society of Ireland, completing the Professional Practice Course I and II from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she participated in the Erasmus Programme at The Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg from 2003 to 2004, enhancing her international legal perspective.
Background in Legal Internships
Emer O'hora gained early legal experience as a Legal Intern at Wildman Harrold in Chicago for two months in 2003. She also worked as a Lecturer at The Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg from 2003 to 2004. Her diverse background includes a role as Global Data Protection Officer at ICON plc for four months in 2020, contributing to her expertise in data protection and compliance.