Background
Nuala attended NUI Galway, graduating with a BA Degree and L.L.B. She was admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in 1987 and practised with the firm of John M Ford Solicitors, Galway until 1995 when she joined Lewis C Doyle & Co. In 2013 she set up the practice of Ford & Associates, of which she was principal. This firm was incorporated into Blake & Kenny LLP in 2024.