Melissa Davis, a member of the IBA's newly founded European Regional Forum wellbeing working party, highlights the IBA's massive wellbeing survey, one of the largest of its kind, which is a first step in addressing the parlous state of mental health in the legal sector. With the focus on wellbeing...
Founder Melissa Davis looks at why the 72 hours of the ESL was a good thing for fans and customers and a PR nightmare for the owners who marched their clubs proudly to the top of the elite football hill - only to have to beat a hasty, humbled...
It’s the big legal battle which has got everyone talking. And it’s all about caterpillar cakes. But as our founder Melissa Davis writes, it’s outside the courtroom where the real blows will be landed in the reputation and brand skirmishes. What’s in a name, they often ask? And that’s...
Many people find themselves getting frustrated with Linkedln. Although the platform may appear slightly clunky and off-putting to some, our CEO Melissa Davis explains how investing a small amount of time into it will pay dividends. I train lawyers in how to exploit social media to generate ROI. This fact...
In a recent article in The American Lawyer, good friend of MD Communications Jeff Davis explained how the pandemic has made it clear that we are all vulnerable, and being open about it can build much stronger teams. "The secret to connection is sharing your vulnerability with others. They see...
When well-known local celebrity Freddie Mercury (not that one) came off worst in a tussle with a QC’s dog, the barrister’s legal response and warnings to the media backfired. Our CEO Melissa Davis looks at why. A dog is our best friend, they say. Which is true for many people and...
Our CEO, Melissa Davis, looks at the part corporate social responsibility plays in a company’s communications and the importance of authenticity and commitment to make it part of your brand identity and company culture. Let us say you are very ethical. As you walk down the high street, values leak out...
Our Head of Legal Directories, Bids and Awards, Linsay Leslie, looks at how law firms can build and maintain more successful and long-term panel relationships. How often have you put your heart and soul into winning a coveted panel appointment with a key client, only to realise months, or even...
Our CEO, Melissa Davis, looks at the perils of not thinking before posting on social media, after Burger King's misjudged International Women's Day tweet. In amongst all the positive, supportive and often inspiring posts on International Women’s Day, in tune with the theme of #ChooseToChallenge, one post stood out. Sadly,...
It’s never the wrong time to think about how you present yourself and make the most of what you have to offer – your personal brand. For Women's History Month, our Founder and CEO, Melissa Davis, looks at some effective ways to help you stand out – and leave...
