Sofiya Kalinova BL

At-a-Glance

First deaf Barrister-at-Law in Ireland
Barrister-at-Law at The Bar Of Ireland
Co-founder of the European Deaf Students' Union
Led not-for-profit organizations focusing on human rights and equality for over a decade
Served as Policy Officer at Reach Deaf Services
Executive Officer at the Irish Human Rights And Equality Commission

Biography

Sofiya Kalinova BL is recognized as the first deaf Barrister-at-Law in Ireland. She brings a demonstrated history of working in human rights and equality, as well as legal and regulatory environments. Her expertise includes public speaking, presentation, legal writing and research, report writing, and policy analysis.

For over a decade, Ms. Kalinova BL has led several not-for-profit organizations, building a broad practice in human rights and equality at both national and international levels.