Briefed

The next chapter of Briefed is here! Later this month, both Briefed and DMJ Recruitment will officially exist under the Briefed brand.   We will be expanding our services to include top-tier legal recruitment in governance, private practice and the in-house legal sector - all while continuing to deliver the same trusted training, compliance and consultancy services that we always have.    We want to thank our valued clients for your ongoing support and we look forward to evolving our offering together.    Stay tuned for more updates soon!

The Briefed Leadership Conference is in full swing, and we're challenging the status quo  🚀 This morning, Stuart Leach, Hugh Cameron, Marie Sparkes and Sarah Longden explored the evolving landscape of legal marketing. Stuart and Hugh provided a masterclass in big brand strategy, dissecting takeaways from real-world campaigns revealing the critical factors that drive brand long-term success. Meanwhile, Marie and Sarah, with their frontline experience in the legal market shared practical and innovative marketing approaches, addressing real-world challenges like barrister buy-in and budget constraints. We then had Alison Hook and Amrit K. Dhanoa spark crucial conversations about bridging the Gen Z expectation gap, focusing on flexibility, work-life balance, and making the Bar an appealing career for the next generation. Together they explored practical strategies for recruitment and retention.

T-minus 1 day until the Briefed Annual Leadership Conference 🚀 It’s all hands on deck in our London office for conference prep!

⏳ The countdown is on — just one week until our Annual Leadership Conference! We’re bringing together a stellar line-up of expert speakers in Chancery Lane, London, for a day of bold ideas and thinking outside the box on innovation in the legal sector. Key topics include: 🚀 Unlocking efficiency and profitability through AI for chambers 📢 Harnessing the power of new-age marketing strategies 🤝 Driving growth through secondment partnerships Don’t miss this opportunity to challenge conventional thinking alongside industry's leading experts in technology, marketing, leadership, and practice management. Secure one of the final spots today: https://bit.ly/3E5Uetr

**New Vacancy - Administration and Marketing Assistant - London** Our client, a leading set of Chambers, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Administration & Marketing Assistant to join their team. You will be responsible for supporting the smooth day-to-day running of Chambers, working across administration, marketing, and occasionally accounts.  Your duties will include managing website updates, social media content and assisting with client and internal events. You will also help organise webinars, podcasts, and promotional initiatives, while keeping the client relationship database accurate and up to date. On the administrative side, you will oversee meeting coordination, supplier management as well as acting as the first point of contact for IT issues. Additionally, you will support the accounts team by entering invoices into Xero, maintaining case statuses, and updating portals. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and tech-savvy individual with strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail with an opening to develop your skills in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. In return, our client offers a competitive salary, the opportunity to work from home one day a week after your probationary period, and ongoing training and development. If you are eager to establish a career in a professional setting, this is an outstanding opportunity to work with a first-class team. 📞 07393 608 402 ✉️ elliott@getbriefed.com

With just over a week until our Annual Leadership Conference on 28th March, we want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to the incredible sponsors who are helping us bring this event to life. Their support is making a day of insightful discussions and valuable networking possible. ✨ A Special Thank You to Our Gold Sponsor: Instant On IT Instant On IT’s commitment to refreshingly straightforward IT solutions aligns perfectly with our mission to empower leaders with the tools they need to succeed. Their expertise spans IT Management, Cyber Security, and AI Solutions, helping businesses simplify and optimise their technology—making them the ideal partner for an event focused on innovation and the future of chambers' practices. 🤝 Welcoming Our Key Sponsors: Bar Marketing & ADISA We’re also delighted to have Bar Marketing and ADISA as key sponsors this year. 🔹 Bar Marketing – The leading barrister marketing consultancy, providing on-demand marketing expertise to help legal professionals enhance their visibility and reach. 🔹 ADISA – A UKAS-accredited certification body specialising in data protection and quality management. As the driving force behind the new LOCS:23 certification, ADISA is setting new standards in secure data handling. Thank you to all our sponsors for your support—we can’t wait to see everyone at the conference! Get your ticket today - https://bit.ly/3E5Uetr

🏆 Celebrating 36 Group’s LOCS:23 Cerification Success 🏆   As their LOCS:23 certification partner, we're incredibly proud of The 36 Group in this achievement. In a world where data breaches are a constant threat, their dedication to safeguarding data is a testament to their commitment to client excellence.   Over the last couple of months, we have provided tailored support, expert guidance, and streamlined processes to ensure their journey was seamless and successful as one of the early adopters of LOCS:23.

🎙 Can Chambers Overcome the Fear of AI? We’re revisiting our insightful conversation with Rowan Caffull, CEO of The 36 Group, where he explores why chambers must embrace AI and the transformative potential it holds for the legal profession. With AI rapidly becoming a key player in legal practice, those who harness its capabilities effectively can streamline operations, unlock efficiency, and drive profitability. But are chambers ready to take that step? Join us at our Annual Leadership Conference on 28th March 2025, where Rowan will share his expertise on how chambers can leverage AI to remain at the top of the profession. 🎟 Secure your conference tickets here: https://bit.ly/40NjDQn

Incredible news for George's Law!   Seeing Keeley Lengthorn of RWK Goodman on GB News discussing the landmark change to Bereavement Leave is truly inspiring.   This legislation, granting two weeks of paid leave for parents who suffer a miscarriage before 24 weeks, marks a crucial step forward in workplace bereavement support.   Keeley's journey, having experienced the loss of three children within three years, has fuelled her unwavering commitment to advocating for this vital reform. Her dedication and resilience have been instrumental in passing George's Law.   As mentioned in the interview, we're proud to have supported Keeley's vision by developing Workplace Pregnancy Loss training designed to equip organisations with the tools to provide compassionate support to colleagues going through a miscarriage.   However, we hope this milestone is one of many in the efforts to improve support for families and colleagues who have to endure such a devastating issue.    Sustained workplace support for those returning after miscarriage must be the next priority. Employers have an opportunity—and a responsibility—to build on this progress and ensure compassion remains at the heart of their workplace.

It wouldn't be a Briefed Leadership Conference without diving into the crucial world of data protection, especially when there is so much potential for improvement within the profession! The legal sector excels in crafting intricate arguments and dissecting complex issues, but when it comes to safeguarding sensitive information, we all too often operate under the assumption that 'hoping for the best' constitutes a viable strategy. We're excited to announce a fantastic panel discussion featuring leaders from some of the UK's most forward-thinking chambers, all of whom have achieved the first ICO-approved GDPR certification designed specifically for the legal sector - LOCS:23. We have an amazing lineup of panellists ready to share their experiences: 🎤 Rowan Caffull, CEO, The 36 Group 🎤 Steve Mellings, Founder and CEO, ADISA 🎤 Matt Reed, Security & Operations Director, Instant On IT 🎤 Kayleigh J., Lead Civil Clerk, 30 Park Place 🎤 Benjamin Murphy, Barrister, Briefed View the full day's agenda here - https://bit.ly/3Xl5zN7