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My running journey: Che Odlum

Che Odlum shares how her running journey has led her to achieve her first ultra-marathon this year. Clyde & Co's Head of Financial Crime reflects on how running helps other areas of her life and the obstacles she’s overcome...


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Safe sex in the city – how to be continued, not cancelled

With the news that a legal secretary has won a sexual harassment case against her ex-boss after a judge decided his behaviour was “not just banter”, we can see that times have changed. Partner Deborah Ross reflects on the...


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LinkedIn for lawyers: Emma Maule and Katy McEwen-Smith featured in the Law Society Gazette

Digital Director Emma Maule and Communications Director Katy McEwen-Smith have been featured extensively in the Law Society Gazette in an article about how lawyers can make the most of LinkedIn. Written by Features Editor Eduardo Reyes, the article looks...


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MD Communications Legal 5k Run featured in legal press

Two weeks ago, nearly 600 runners tackled our race around Regent's Park to find the fastest person in the legal sector. We are delighted that the race has been featured extensively in the legal sector press, including Solicitors Journal, The Law...


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Check in on your social media resolutions

Digital Director Emma Maule outlines some handy LinkedIn tips to boost your online presence. Now that Q2 is in full swing, it's a good time to check in on those New Year's resolutions. Earlier this year, we shared a blog post...


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Building a presence for international firms

Partner and Head of Growth Julia Hepner explains how international firms looking to attract instructions from UK / US firms with a London presence can promote and grow their profile. I work with international firms helping them to build both their...


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Please, let’s stop the “Woman-Washing” on International Women’s Day

Partner Katherine Howbrook explains why firms need to wary of their messaging around International Women's Day. Another year, another International Women’s Day, and all the “look at all the amazing women we have working at our firm” posts start rolling through...


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Running for wellbeing

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...