Sinead Finnerty

Sinead Finnerty is an experienced legal professional specializing in employment law, currently serving as Associate General Counsel for Employment at Shopify since July 2025. Prior to this role, Sinead held positions including In-House Counsel for Global Employment Law at Fastly, International Employment Counsel at NetApp, and Employment Litigation Consultant at Peninsula Ireland. A background in litigation and legal support includes experience as a Solicitor at DWF and as a Trainee Solicitor at AMOSS Solicitors and Anthony Joyce & Co. Solicitors. Sinead's early career includes a Judicial Internship with Hon. Llinet Rosado in the Family Court of the State of New York, as well as roles as a Criminal Investigator Intern with the New York Legal Aid Team and a Litigation Paralegal at The Mandel Law Firm. Sinead holds a Bachelor's degree in Business and Law from Maynooth University, earned from 2009 to 2012.