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19Mar-26

Government response to SEND legal challenge raises concerns that important decisions have already been made

Our CEO Melissa Davis expresses her disappointment over the government's response to the judicial review challenge on SEND reform.  Following CEO Melissa Davis' legal challenge to the government on its SEND reform consultation, it has indicated that some of the...

Text and image based graphic, in blue, white and red, with headshot of Melissa Davis and MD Communications logo. Text reads: In the Press The Guardian: SEND reforms legal challenge “In my experience, the lawyers working in this field are driven by a commitment to justice for some of the most vulnerable children in our society.”
17Mar-26

Letter to the Guardian: CEO Melissa Davis’ legal challenge against the government’s SEND reforms

Following the launch of the legal challenge against the government by our CEO Melissa Davis, the Guardian has published a letter explaining her reasons. Melissa is working with law firm Rook Irwin Sweeney, on behalf of her daughter Jessica, challenging...

Image and text based graphic in red, white and dark blue Text reads: Read our newsletter! Earlier this week we hosted a Question Time–style panel event to discuss purpose in the legal sector, bringing together leaders from inside and outside law to explore whether purpose still exists in law firms and what it actually looks like in practice. Melissa Davis Founder & CEO MD COMMUNICATIONS Images are photo of group of men and women standing on stage, Melissa headshot, and line drawing of paper airplane
12Mar-26

Read our March 2026 newsletter

Our March newsletter covers how our culture campaign has continued with our packed purpose event, exciting nominations at the WDL Awards, the countdown is on for our Legal 5K charity race, and a personal update on a legal challenge to...

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11Mar-26

Purpose in practice: what it really means for organisations

Organisations today are navigating a lot of change. Technology is moving fast, workforces are evolving, and employees expect more from the organisations they work for. In that environment, purpose is starting to look less like a branding exercise and more like...

Text and image based graphic, in blue, white and red, with headshot of Melissa Davis and MD Communications logo. Text reads: In the Press Legal challenge to SEND reforms “When a child’s education, care and future depend on an EHCP being enforceable, these are not technical tweaks. They are life-altering decisions, and parents deserve honesty, transparency and a real voice.”
2Mar-26

CEO Melissa Davis brings legal challenge against the government’s SEND reforms

CEO Melissa Davis is working with law firm Rook Irwin Sweeney to bring a Judicial Review against the government for its controversial SEND reforms. Melissa has instructed Rook Irwin Sweeney, a specialist public law and human rights firm, on behalf...

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12Feb-26

Melissa Davis & MD Communications shortlisted at Women & Diversity in Law Awards

We are thrilled to have been shortlisted in two categories at the Women & Diversity in Law Awards. CEO Melissa Davis is shortlisted for Business Leader of the Year and MD Communications is shortlisted for Supplier of the Year. Hosted by...

Image and text based graphic in red, white and dark blue Text reads: Read our newsletter! Breaking Ground We are featured in Deborah Brightman Farone’s new book, Breaking Ground, exploring how women lawyers build powerful, sustainable practices. Melissa Davis Founder & CEO MD COMMUNICATIONS Images are small graphic with front cover of book and female headshot, Melissa headshot, and line drawing of paper airplane
11Feb-26

Read our February 2026 newsletter

Our first newsletter of 2026 covers how we are focusing on purpose this year, our What Lies Ahead report launch, our upcoming Purpose Q&A style event in March, and a call to sign up for the MD Communications Legal 5K. Looking...

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9Feb-26

Crisis comms – how to deliver bad news

CEO Melissa Davis discusses how to deliver bad news without making it worse - and how to use it to build trust. Delivering bad news is one of the hardest things any organisation has to do. The instinct is often to...

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5Feb-26

Running: a vital part of my wellbeing toolkit

With the MD Communications Legal 5k coming up in April, our Communications Director Donna Black discusses how running has become an important part of her wellbeing toolkit. I feel a bit uncomfortable writing a blog about running. At best you...

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29Jan-26

How to succeed on LinkedIn in 2026

Our Digital Director Emma Maule outlines the recent changes on LinkedIn and explains how to remain visible in 2026. If LinkedIn has felt noisier or less rewarding over the past year, there’s a reason for that – and it’s also...