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MD Communications wins at Women and Diversity in Law Awards

We were thrilled to win an award for our pro bono services in helping the legal sector and beyond become more diverse at the Women and Diversity in Law Awards last night, Tuesday 21 March, in the category of Supplier of the Year. Why we do what we do Our CEO Melissa Davis says: "As...


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Could my dancing ruin my reputation?

This was the question I asked myself repeatedly last Friday. It was this time last week that I was feeling more than a little bit fragile but also extremely energised because it had been our summer party held at Sexy Fish in Mayfair the night before. As someone who loves being in...


Wellbeing, being human, strongholds and innovation – reflections from the IBA’s Business Development and Marketing Conference

MD Communications partner Keith Hardie shares his thoughts on this week’s virtual Legal Business Development and Marketing Conference, hosted by the International Bar Association. Summarising four days of great speakers, collages and roundtables pulled together by our CEO Melissa Davis, Itzik Amiel and Deborah Farone – three leaders of legal marketing...


Social media: will it build or break your reputation?

CEO Melissa Davis discusses the themes covered in our most recent webinar, which looked at how to protect yourself online while making the most of social media. If it’s the accepted norm that we have to use social media to build our brands, how do we ensure we are protected? This was the topic...


Perfectionism in the legal sector: the impact on mental health

CEO Melissa Davis discusses the themes covered in our most recent webinar, which focused on perfectionism and shame and the impact this has on mental health in the legal sector. Our new blog series was created to address the parlous state of mental health in the legal sector. With the first in...


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Can leaders drive performance as well as build a community and promote positive mental wellbeing?

At our recent private resilience roundtable for international senior and managing, we hosted guest speaker Richard McCann, who overcame a tragic past to become a famed motivational speaker and bestselling author. Positive mental attitude Leading the first part of the webinar, Richard kicked off with a presentation on how we can overcome...


Former tech minister questions whether lack of diversity is reason why 88% say legal sector behind other industries on tech

Our legal tech webinar yesterday heralded a lively discussion with a stellar cast made up of former Tech and Culture Minister Ed Vaizey, journalist and author Joanna Goodman, Dentons' Director of Knowledge & Practice Innovations Kathy Valentine, Citi’s Managing Director and GC Sharon Blackman, BT Group’s Chris Fowler, Boyes Turner’s...