A great many journalists I deal with are, well, just like you and me. They have a different job to do, but they are just trying to do it to a good standard – to make the right judgements, get the facts right and communicate events that matter clearly. They also...
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
CEO Melissa Davis looks at blogging strategy for professional services firms, with expert advice on optimising your blog on social media and for search engines. In preparation for a training session with a client, I had a look around the web to find some examples of professional service firms that are...
Partner and Head of Legal Directories, Bids and Awards Linsay Leslie discusses how to craft an awards entry that will stand out to the judges, and provides her top tips on making some noise if you win. In the digital age, effectively communicating your brand and reputation can be challenging, with so...
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...
