In March 2022, UCD Sutherland School of Law was delighted to welcome Lord Jonathan Sumption, retired UK Supreme court judge and renowned historian, to deliver the John M. Kelly Memorial Lecture.

The title of his lecture was: 'The European Union and the Nation-state'.
He was introduced by the Chief Justice, Mr Justice Donal O'Donnell.

UCD Dean of Law, Dr Niamh Howlin hosted the evening and welcomed members of the Kelly Family and the large audience which included many members of the judiciary, legal practitioners, faculty, alumni and students.