Legal News Wales is proud to launch the first in our new Resilient Legal Leaders Lunch series — a curated, private dining experience designed for those shaping the future of legal services in Wales.
The Resilient Legal Leaders Lunch series offers a new space for honest conversations, knowledge sharing, network building and collaboration across leadership in the legal sector in Wales.
This inaugural lunch brings together legal leaders and marketing professionals for a focused, informal conversation on one of the most critical — and often misunderstood — drivers of success in today’s legal sector: marketing and business development.
Why attend?
Marketing in the legal sector can too often feel fragmented, reactive, or disconnected from strategy.
This lunch is designed to reset that conversation.
Through open discussion, expert insight and shared experiences, we will explore how law firms, chambers and legal teams can:
- Build clear, strategic approaches to marketing and BD
- Avoid the ‘scattergun’ approach and focus on what really works
- Strengthen collaboration between lawyers, marketing teams and agencies
- Make confident, practical use of AI in marketing
- Improve client connection, visibility and growth outcomes
Whether you have an in-house team, work with an agency, or are building your approach from scratch — this session will meet you where you are.
Event format
Hosted under Chatham House Rules, this is a safe, open environment designed to encourage honest discussion and shared learning.
The session will be structured around two live Q&As, integrated into a relaxed private dining experience, let by our editor Emma Waddingham. Our Q&A session speakers (profiles below) are:
- Sahra-Marie Tulloch, Conscious Solutions
- Gemma Barnett, Business Development Director, Redkite Solicitors
Our launch event is delivered in partnership with Conscious Solutions, supporting law firms with marketing strategy, digital performance and growth.
With informal, guided discussion around the table, we’ll also explore:
- How to use marketing to break down growth into achievable steps
- What to prioritise when time and resources are limited
- Getting the best from your agency and internal team
- What’s actually working in digital marketing for law firms
- The role of AI in legal marketing — opportunities and risks
- Practical improvements: websites, contact journeys, and client experience
You’ll also have the opportunity to share your own challenges and approaches with peers across the room.
Who should attend?
This event is bespoke and curated for the legal sector in Wales, including:
- Law firm leaders and partners – with an interest in or role in marketing
- In-house marketing professionals and decison makers
- Barristers’ clerks / barristers involved in marketing decisions
- Legal sector management / board members
What’s included
Your ticket includes:
- Two-course private dining experience with drinks
- Informal networking with peers across the sector
- Interactive Q&A sessions with industry experts
- A curated, high-trust environment in the Shearwater Private Dining Room
Join us
Spaces are intentionally limited to maintain the quality of discussion and experience.
- Date: Tuesday 12 May 2026
- Location: The Ivy Cardiff (Private Dining Room)
- Time: 12:00pm start. (Networking to close at 3:45pm)
- Tickets: £45pp +VAT
- To book, click here.
Secure your place today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of legal marketing in Wales.
Speaker Profiles
Sahra-Marie Tulloch, Account Director, Conscious Solutions
Sahra is one of the Account Directors at Conscious Solutions and has been with the business for over seven years. Before joining the Conscious team, Sahra spent over six years working within a law firm, initially as a fee-earner before moving into marketing, so she understands the challenges and pressures law firms face. Sahra is always offering her clients practical solutions and advice to help them get more from their digital marketing. Conscious Solutions has over 20 years of experience in helping law firms become more successful online. It only works with law firms but caters for firms of all sizes to help them design, build, run, and maximise the return on investment of their digital marketing.
Gemma Barnett, Business Development & Marketing Director, Redkite Solicitors
With over 25 years’ experience across professional services, including a decade in the insurance sector and 15 years within the legal industry, Gemma has held a range of senior leadership roles spanning operations management, contract management, client operations, business development, and marketing. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a consistent ability to deliver operational excellence, strengthen client relationships, and support sustainable business growth. She is known for thriving in dynamic environments, optimising processes, building strong commercial partnerships, and delivering innovative, client-focused solutions that generate lasting impact. Alongside her professional achievements, Gemma is a founding partner of She Who and a Council Member of the Cardiff & District Law Society. She is a strong advocate for the role of business services and support professionals within the legal sector, championing greater collaboration and recognition across the profession.
Looking ahead
This is the first in our Resilient Legal Leaders Lunch series — designed to support stronger, smarter and more sustainable legal businesses through practical, peer-led insight.
Future sessions will continue to explore the critical themes shaping the sector.
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