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Text and image based graphic, in blue and red, with headshot of Melissa Davis and MD Comms logo. Text reads: “Despite the countless positives pro bono work brings, many lawyers hold back in the belief that it’s something you do quietly and selflessly.” #WeDoProBono
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...

Text and image based graphic, in blue and red, with headshot of Anthony Notaras and MD Comms logo. Text reads: "Directories are a bridge to new clients and jurisdictions, as well as an important recruitment tool that might bring you closer to potential colleagues.”
15Oct-24

The seven stages of directories grief

October is directories month in the UK. If the results have left you reeling, MD Communications Director of Content (and non-accredited motivational expert) Anthony Notaras is here to help you beat those bad ranking blues.   Ah, October…  A glorious time...

Text and image based graphic in red and blue with text reading: "Running is my mental reset and refresh from life’s challenges, it’s great for my general wellbeing, and it channels my competitive edge." Images are Sam Taylor-Allkins headshot and MD Comms logo
3Oct-24

My running journey: Sam Taylor-Allkins

Sam Taylor-Allkins, Senior Project Manager at Clyde & Co, rediscovered his love for running after entering the working world, having side-lined it for underwater hockey while at university. Sam shares how running helps him stay fit, compete, and...

Image and text based graphic. text reads: Workplace Culture in the Legal Sector a white paper from MD COMMUNICATIONS #LegalCultureMatters "Culture matters. It affects recruitment and retention, improves client satisfaction, supports branding strategy, and makes for a happier workplace." Melissa Davis, Founder & CEO MD, Communications Images are front cover of white paper and Melissa headshot
18Sep-24

New industry report highlights culture as business critical in the legal sector

MD Communications, the leading reputation consultancy for law firms, today launched a new report, Workplace Culture in the Legal Sector, based on original research surveying law firms, chambers and in-house legal departments, which reveals that workplace culture is a...

Text and image based graphic, in blue and red, with headshots of Linsay Leslie and Anthony Notaras and MD Comms logo. Text reads: "Whether you’re a law firm or a lawyer, for positive momentum in the legal directory rankings, positive referee responses are essential."
16Sep-24

Putting the ease into referees for directories submissions

Client referees are essential for legal directory research. MD Communications’ Director of Content Anthony Notaras and Partner Linsay Leslie assess the value that the Chambers & Partners’ Referee Management Tool brings to a notoriously tricky process. Whether you’re...

Text and image based graphic in red and blue with text reading: "My running journey is about running happy, being grateful about what my body can do, and finding joy in being part of some very special communities." Images are Che Odlum headshot and MD Comms logo
22Jul-24

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...

Text and image based graphic in red and blue with text reading: “In a landscape where carefully built businesses and reputations run the risk of being cancelled, robust advice helps weather the storm.” Images are Deborah Ross headshot and MD Comms logo
11Jul-24

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...

emma maule & katy mcewen smith in the law gazette
13May-24

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...