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16Apr-26

Pre-race tips: How to catch the running bug

Without a running event in sight, motivation can ebb and flow. Having now run the Great North Run and with her sights set on the Tromsø Midnight Sun Marathon this June, Communications Director Katy McEwen-Smith shares her biggest lessons...

wdl awards finalist
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...

Graphic in red and blue with photograph of Donna Black, MD Communications' Communications Director and her quote "Jogging helps my busy brain calm down. Over the years I’ve come to realise that running is an important part of my wellbeing toolkit."
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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30Jun-25

Read our Summer newsletter

Our latest newsletter covers how to use LinkedIn for better networking, how culture underpins DEI strategy, and details of our new LinkedIn masterclasses. Find out about our women's network and we're calling for contributors to our new international growth guide...

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21May-25

The office goes back to the future

In a hybrid world, 94% of legal professionals still value physical office spaces. Our CEO Melissa Davis explores how the legal workplace is transforming from where work gets done to where people gather, learn and collaborate. Legal workplaces, like offices...

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11Apr-25

Read our Spring newsletter

Our latest newsletter covers women in leadership; looking forward to the Legal 5k; LinkedIn audits; crisis advice, and much more!   Staying the course: Women in senior roles Plus: Personal branding to the fore / Countdown to the Legal 5k / Managing partner...

Text and image based graphic, in blue and red, with headshot of Anthony Notaras and MD Communications logo. Text reads: “Since a firm’s greatest asset is its people, the departure of a high-profile partner can appear more damaging than it actually is.”
10Apr-25

Departure lounge – how partner exits can damage your brand

Mishandled partner exits can damage a law firm’s brand and impact directory rankings. Director of Content Anthony Notaras explores how firms can mitigate negativity and why a strong workplace culture is essential.   The impact of partner moves In law – much...

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19Mar-25

Culture wins in legal talent wars

As law firms compete for top talent, culture is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’ - it’s a critical asset. With shifting priorities and rising expectations, our CEO Melissa Davis explains how investing in culture is now just as important as...

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8Nov-24

Read our November newsletter

Our latest newsletter covers expansion at MD Communications; Legal 5k 2025 date released; our new culture whitepaper; legal directories tips, and much more!   A summer of expansion at MD Communications It was an exciting summer as I welcomed another little girl to...

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6Nov-24

Pro bono with pride

For the 23rd Annual Pro Bono Week, our CEO Melissa Davis explains why law firms, lawyers and business services personnel shouldn’t shy away from publicly celebrating their pro bono achievements and goals.    The first rule of pro bono is: you must always...