Katie McDermott

Managing Director, UK & Ireland

Katie is a dual qualified lawyer and corporate immigration specialist who advises multinational corporations and SMEs on employing non-EEA nationals in Ireland. Prior to joining Erickson Immigration Group, Katie practiced as a solicitor in one of Ireland’s leading corporate law firms and established herself as trusted local counsel for multiple global mobility companies.

As the Managing Director of United Kingdom and Ireland (UKI) for EIG, Katie leads a team which supports worldwide immigration strategies locally. Her diverse practice ranges from assisting employees with work permission to preparing compliance programs and training to key staff. Katie’s vast business immigration experience spans multiple sectors in the UKI market, including Technology, Engineering, Constructino, Health, Pharmaceutical and Finance.

Education:

Law Society of Ireland, Certificate in Immigration Law & Practice
Law Society of England & Wales, Admission
Law Society of Ireland, Professional Practice Course
Friarylaw, Accredited Mediator
Technological University Dublin, MA in Law
Technology University Dublin, PG Dip in Legal Studies
Dublin City University, Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons)

Articles and Publications:

Managing the Immigration Paradox, The Law Society Gazette (England & Wales)

Corporate Immigration in Ireland 2025, LexisNexis

Corporate Immigration in Ireland 2024, LexisNexis

Common Travel Area Between Britain and Ireland, HR Headquarters

Community Involvement:

Katie has been named to the CILS - Center for International Legal Studies' Congress of Fellows. Katie joins a network of renowned and widely respected legal professionals, recognized for their contributions to their sector. As Chair of the paradiGM Community, Katie leads the Academy program, supporting early- and mid-career members in their professional development within the global mobility field.

Outside the Office:

Katie enjoys running, yoga and adventuring with her family in the outdoors.

Katie is a dual qualified lawyer and corporate immigration specialist who advises multinational corporations and SMEs on employing non-EEA nationals in Ireland. Prior to joining Erickson Immigration Group, Katie practiced as a solicitor in one of Ireland’s leading corporate law firms and established herself as trusted local counsel for multiple global mobility companies.

As the Managing Director of United Kingdom and Ireland (UKI) for EIG, Katie leads a team which supports worldwide immigration strategies locally. Her diverse practice ranges from assisting employees with work permission to preparing compliance programs and training to key staff. Katie’s vast business immigration experience spans multiple sectors in the UKI market, including Technology, Engineering, Constructino, Health, Pharmaceutical and Finance.

Katie McDermott

Managing Director, UK & Ireland

Education:

Law Society of Ireland, Certificate in Immigration Law & Practice
Law Society of England & Wales, Admission
Law Society of Ireland, Professional Practice Course
Friarylaw, Accredited Mediator
Technological University Dublin, MA in Law
Technology University Dublin, PG Dip in Legal Studies
Dublin City University, Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons)

Articles and Publications:

Managing the Immigration Paradox, The Law Society Gazette (England & Wales)

Corporate Immigration in Ireland 2025, LexisNexis

Corporate Immigration in Ireland 2024, LexisNexis

Common Travel Area Between Britain and Ireland, HR Headquarters

Community Involvement:

Katie has been named to the CILS - Center for International Legal Studies' Congress of Fellows. Katie joins a network of renowned and widely respected legal professionals, recognized for their contributions to their sector. As Chair of the paradiGM Community, Katie leads the Academy program, supporting early- and mid-career members in their professional development within the global mobility field.

Outside the Office:

Katie enjoys running, yoga and adventuring with her family in the outdoors.