Michael Houlihan is a prominent Irish solicitor and former President of the Law Society of Ireland. He is noted for his achievements in promoting the development of the south-west region of Ireland. Born in Ennis, County Clare, from a distinguished legal family, he was educated at Cistercian College, Roscrea, and the Law Society of Ireland. He was Chairman of Shannon Free Airport Development Company, a Government established regional development body to promote Shannon Airport and the Shannon Region of Ireland. He was Chairman of Shannon Regional Tourism Board until June 2013. He is an Honorary Member of the American Bar Association and a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He is a member of the International Bar Association and a former Chairman of the Litigation Divisi