Tributes have flooded in for the popular employment lawyer Richard Grogan - who gained much fame through his TikTok videos - who has sadly passed away after a sort illness.
His TikTok and Instagram content provided sharp, concise, informative, and to-the-point advice for young people regarding their employment rights. And at the time of writing, he has 300k TikTok followers and an incredible 2.2M likes.
Most of is videos were also bookended by his popular catchphrase, "that's a law, and that's a fact."
He also ran his own firm, Richard Grogan & Associates Solicitors, and was recently named Lawyer of the Year at the Irish Law Awards.
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Among those to pay tribute on Twitter were the Law Society of Ireland, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, and popular Irish influencer James Kavanagh.
Leo Varadkar: "Really sorry to hear that Richard Grogan has passed. His videos on employment law were straightforward and informative. We all used to watch them in the Department. We have lost a servant of the people - that’s a fact."
Law Society: "The Law Society is deeply saddened to learn of Council member Richard Grogan's passing. Richard was a tireless advocate, both in proceedings and in the public arena. We will miss his energy, humour, and deep commitment to the profession."
James Kavangh: "I’m self-employed, but find myself watching hours of Richard Grogan’s employment law content, preparing for a battle with my imaginary boss about holiday days & sick pay I’m due. Screaming “that’s a law, and that’s a fact” in their face."
Twitter Tributes Flood In For The 'TikTok' Lawyer Richard Grogan
Really sorry to hear that Richard Grogan has passed.
His videos on employment law were straightforward and informative. We all used to watch them in the Department.
We have lost a servant of the people - that’s a fact. https://t.co/LraYytwoLQ— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) November 23, 2022
Remembering our esteemed and most generous colleague Richard Grogan who gave selflessly of his time, talent and genius to the homeless. Rest in peace Richard.@GroganRichard
— Lawyers Against Homelessness (@LawyersAgainstH) November 23, 2022
I’m self-employed, but find myself watching hours of Richard Grogan’s employment law content, preparing for a battle with my imaginary boss about holiday days & sick pay I’m due. Screaming “that’s a law, and that’s a fact” in their face. pic.twitter.com/2yEtxRvE94
— James Kavanagh (@JamesKavanagh_) January 6, 2022
RIP Richard Grogan 💔 pic.twitter.com/k1TA6ylicL
— Mavis (@mavisfamous) November 23, 2022
RIP Richard Grogan. He had been unwell for some months but wore his illness with bravery and stoicism. His work in making employment law accessible to the consumer and in the most simple terms will never be forgotten.
— Stuart Gilhooly (@PFAISolicitor) November 23, 2022
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