Legal-Trained Writer for Professional Services & Regulated Sectors Helping clients stand out through credible, structured, and persuasive writing. Experience across healthcare, risk, and contentious matters.

Ilze Rozentale

Legal-Trained Writer for Professional Services & Regulated Sectors Helping clients stand out through credible, structured, and persuasive writing. Experience across healthcare, risk, and contentious matters.

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Legal-Trained Writer for Professional Services & Regulated Sectors
Helping clients stand out through credible, structured, and persuasive writing.
Experience across healthcare, risk, and contentious matters.

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Language

English
Fluent
Latvian
Fluent
Russian
Advanced

Work Experience

Associate Solicitor at DWF (Ireland) LLP
August 1, 2023 - Present
Associate Solicitor (Global Specialty & Financial Risks) specialising in Defence Litigation. Advise on case strategy, draft pleadings, witness statements, settlements, and represent clients in mediation and court hearings. Handle IP, media and data protection matters, and administrative appeals/judicial reviews of public body decisions, including Data Protection Commission and Financial Services Ombudsman. Coordinate disclosures and work with cross-jurisdictional external counsel and experts.
Commercial Litigation Solicitor at Orbitus Law, LLP
January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Litigation and Disputes Resolution focusing on contractual disputes and financial services litigation across Irish courts.
Defence Solicitor at HF Ireland, LLP (Beale & Co. team variant)
August 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Defence litigator in Casualty Department defending employer’s liability, public liability and occupier’s liability claims. Knowledgeable in data protection and privacy issues and emerging technologies.
Defence Solicitor at Beale & Co., LLP
August 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Defence litigator in Employer Liability and Public Liability team, handling personal injury, bullying and harassment, medical negligence, employer’s liability, public liability, and contract/debt recovery matters across District, Circuit and High Court levels; experienced in data protection issues.
Defence Litigator at MDM Solicitors
September 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021
Defence litigator for insurers; handling medical and dental defence, debt recovery and mediation; advising on High Court, Circuit and District Court procedures; publishing articles on healthcare law and data security.
Solicitor at Padraig J Sheehan Solicitors
December 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020
In charge of Personal and Commercial Litigation Department; responsible for Landlord and Tenant, Probate and Family Law files; due diligence for substantial transactions; drafting shareholder and security documents; company law practice.
Trainee Solicitor at Various (Trainee Rotation)
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2019
Busy general practice with rotations in probate, property, litigation and dispute resolution, family law, employment law and commercial law; managed personal injury and probate files and client instructions.
Legal Secretary at Noonan Linehan Carroll Coffey Solicitors
February 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Preparation and arrangement of Land Registry/Registry of Deeds documents; probate documentation; statutory declarations and dealing with government departments.
Legal Assistant at Holmes O’Malley Sexton Solicitors
September 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Filling Injuries Board applications; gathering information for special damages; drafting affidavits and replies; discovery inquiries and court attendance.
AppleCare Agreement Administration & EMEIA Purchase Validation Advisor at Apple Distribution International
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Subject-matter expert for quality; daily SAP-use; supported e-communications and user acceptance testing teams.
Wholesale/Regional Specialist at Marriott Hotels & Global Reservation
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Served as liaison between wholesalers, travel agents, hotels and regional reservation centers; served as a resource in a fast-paced sales/support environment.
Healthcare Assistant at Bon Secours Hospital
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Assisted registered nurses with patient care and provided health state feedback.
E-Communication Specialist at Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Handled customer email inquiries; resolved issues in a fast-paced environment; contributed to guest communications.
Teaching Assistant, Biology Department at University of New Haven
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004
Biology laboratory instruction; assisted in day-to-day operations including autopsy-related activities during internship at Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
Laboratory Assistant at Miami University Department of Zoology
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Operated zoology laboratory and supported independent research with lab supervisor.
Defence Solicitor at HF Ireland, LLP
August 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Defence litigator in Casualty Department defending employer’s liability, public liability and occupier’s liability claims; exposure to data protection and privacy issues.
Solicitor at MDM Solicitors
September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021
Defence litigator primarily for insurers; medical and dental defence; court appearances; mediation; debt recovery; supports financial institutions.
Trainee Solicitor at Padraig J Sheehan Solicitors
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
General practice training across probate, property, litigation, family law, employment and commercial law; managed personal injury and probate work; client meetings; drafting and advocacy.
Teaching Assistant at University of New Haven
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004
Biology laboratory instruction; assisted in autopsies, toxicology & related lab duties; internship with Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Education

Diploma in Technology & IP & Data Protection at Law Society of Ireland
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2022
Diploma in Healthcare Law at Law Society of Ireland
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2021
Roll of Solicitors at Law Society of Ireland
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2019
Professional Practice Course I & II at Blackhall, Law Society of Ireland
September 1, 2017 - December 1, 2019
LLM (International Commercial Law) and LLB (Hons) in Law at Griffith College, Cork
August 1, 2008 - August 1, 2013
Master of Science in Forensic Science, Advance Investigation at University of New Haven
September 1, 2002 - August 1, 2004
Bachelor of Science at Miami University
September 1, 2000 - September 1, 2002
Diploma at Law Society of Ireland
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2022
Diploma in Healthcare Law at Law Society of Ireland
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2021
Roll of Solicitors at Law Society of Ireland
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2019
Professional Practice Course I & II at Blackhall, Law Society of Ireland
September 1, 2017 - December 1, 2019
LLM (International Commercial Law) at Griffith College, Cork, Ireland
August 1, 2008 - August 1, 2013
LLB (Hons) in Law at Griffith College, Cork, Ireland
August 1, 2008 - August 1, 2013
Master of Science in Forensic Science, Advance Investigation at University of New Haven
September 1, 2002 - August 1, 2004
Bachelor of Science at Miami University
September 1, 2000 - September 1, 2002

Qualifications

Diploma in Technology & IP & Data Protection
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2022
Diploma in Healthcare Law
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2021
Roll of Solicitors
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2019
Professional Practice Course I & II
September 1, 2017 - December 1, 2019
Roll of Solicitors
December 1, 2019 - January 26, 2026
Professional Practice Course I & II
September 1, 2017 - December 1, 2019
Diploma in Healthcare Law
July 1, 2021 - January 26, 2026
Diploma in Technology & IP & Data Protection
April 1, 2022 - January 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Professional Services, Healthcare, Education, Media & Entertainment