Staying the course: Women in senior roles

Plus: Personal branding to the fore / Countdown to the Legal 5k / Managing partner departures

Will I see you at the finish line?

I’m looking forward to the second edition of our Legal 5k fun run, taking place on 24 April – and it’s not too late to sign up.

Back in 2020 we pledged our commitment to support better mental wellbeing across the legal sector, so last year we launched our Legal 5k to provide a fun way for lawyers to exercise their competitive side.

 Will your firm field the fastest team (and beat Slaughter and May at the same time)?

 Will you have the most improved time? or

 Will your managing partner hold the coveted Fastest Managing Partner trophy aloft?

With prizes kindly donated by Asics – as they say, you have to be in it to win it!

Further details below to register to run. We’ll also be delighted to welcome anyone who simply wants to show their support and cheer the runners on.

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Building your personal brand and keeping up with the LinkedIn algorithm

Making the most of your time on the platform

Is your firm making the most of LinkedIn? Here’s two ways MD Communications can help you power up.

1. What’s working well and what’s not? Let’s do an audit and tune-up your LinkedIn strategy and tactics. 

If you’ve never thought of conducting an audit or haven’t done so for a few years, then you’re sure to be missing out on maximising the value you and your firm gets out of the prime online networking and communications platform for professionals. We regularly run audits for clients and help them identify areas for improvement across your profile, content and engagement as well as ensure that their strategy and tactics align with their goals.

 Get in touch with Emma Maule, our Digital & Content Director, to find out more and to book in your audit.

2. Amplifying your communications: LinkedIn training for associates and execs 

We’ve all had some training on LinkedIn at various times, but if you’re interested in having your associates and execs mastering LinkedIn like a pro, then our upcoming webinars might be the right one for you. Specially designed around the needs of junior lawyers/marketers, these LinkedIn training masterclasses are designed to give them everything they need to know on how to get the most out of social media… and more!

 Register your interest and we’ll make sure you’re first on the list for these unmissable webinars.

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Legal 5k: deadline extended

With an amazing 500+ runners already signed up, our Legal 5k is set to beat last year’s record! Due to high demand, we’ve extended the registration deadline to Friday 11 April – so don’t miss out. Join firms like Charles Russell Speechlys, Clyde & Co, Norton Rose Fulbright, and many more in the race to be the fastest law team in the land!

New for 2025: we’re introducing a Fastest Managing Partner category, alongside fastest man, woman, and over/under 45s.

Register now

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Hello Lucy

Our new Associate Director Lucy Mundy joined us a couple of weeks ago and is already making waves! Lucy is a deeply experienced communicator and policy expert who has successfully navigated complex stakeholder environments in the political and corporate arena. She has provided senior counsel to a Prime Minister and numerous Chancellors of the Exchequer, as well as law firm leaders, entrepreneurs, CEOs and many politicians.

We’re thrilled to have her on board!

Best wishes,
Melissa