Leonie Reynolds facts for kids

Leonie Reynolds was born on 10 April 1968. She is an important Irish judge. She has been a judge in the High Court since October 2016. Before that, she worked as a judge in the Circuit Court from 2010 to 2016.

Early Life and Education

Leonie Reynolds grew up in Ireland. Her father was Albert Reynolds, who used to be the Taoiseach of Ireland. The Taoiseach is like the Prime Minister of Ireland.

She went to University College Dublin and got a degree in 1989. She also studied law at the King's Inns. This is a special place where people train to become barristers. In 1993, she officially became a barrister in Ireland. A barrister is a type of lawyer who speaks in court.

Becoming a Judge

Leonie Reynolds became a judge in the Circuit Court in January 2010. This court handles many different types of cases.

In 2016, the Government of Ireland decided to suggest her for a higher role. They wanted her to become a judge in the High Court. The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, then officially appointed her to this role. She started her new job in October 2016.

Important Roles in Court

As a High Court judge, Leonie Reynolds has had several key responsibilities:

• From 2015 to 2016, she was part of the Special Criminal Court. This court deals with serious cases that might involve organized crime.
• She used to be in charge of the Chancery List in the High Court. This list includes cases about things like property and company rules.
• As of 2021, she is in charge of the Jury and Garda Compensation lists. This means she oversees cases involving juries and claims for compensation related to the Gardaí (the Irish police force).