EY Law Ireland

Technology and Commercial

Director

Susan Walsh is a senior technology lawyer with over two decades of experience helping businesses navigate the legal complexities of emerging technologies and digital transformation.  Susan has worked in-house in technology and financial services companies, as in to- tier full-service corporate law firms in Ireland and Australia.

Susan advises leading organisations on outsourcing, AI compliance and procurement, cybersecurity, NIS2, DORA, and ICT procurement and contracting. Her passion lies in bridging the gap between innovation and regulation through translating complex legal frameworks into clear, actionable strategies that empower decision-makers. She has led legal strategy for major digital transformation projects across Australia and Ireland, advised on cutting-edge AI, data and other emerging technology initiatives in highly regulated sectors. Susan brings a pragmatic, business-aligned approach to every engagement, believing that great legal advice doesn’t just protect; it enables confident innovation.

Society for Computers and the Law

Law Society of Ireland

Law Society UK

Law Society of NSW

Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL), NUIG

Master in Management (MIM), UCD, Smurfit

Master of Laws (LLM) in Media and Technology Law, UNSW

Diploma in IT/IP Law, Law Society of Ireland

Diploma in In-House Practice, Law Society of Ireland