As the first Chair of the newly-minted Middle East Chapter of the Legal Marketing Association, I’m delighted to announce this exciting new milestone in our region’s legal marketing journey. When I moved to Dubai in 2019 there probably weren’t enough of us to even fill a conference room, now our wider community stands at 250+ professionals across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar - a clear sign of how much our profession has grown in both scale and sophistication.
At a time when our region faces complex challenges, our strength lies in community - bringing together professionals who share a commitment to collaboration, innovation, and meaningful growth. This chapter is more than a network; it’s a space to connect, learn, and support one another as we navigate both the technical and human dimensions of our profession.
In the months ahead we’ll be curating events and discussions that reflect the diversity of our community’s interests and needs, from pitching strategy and career futureproofing to financial planning and mental health.
Whether you’re a comms champion, an events expert, a growth generator, a pitch powerhouse or all-round BDMC superstar, please join us in shaping a platform that empowers legal professionals across the Gulf and beyond. Together, we can build something lasting and valuable for our region.
Our progress so far has been made possible through the commitment and enthusiasm of many people, especially our committee of volunteers, whose support, energy, and shared vision have been instrumental in bringing this initiative to life. We look forward to working with many of you this year.
Reach out to me directly if you have any questions about membership or how you can get involved.
Laura Pyke-Jean (LPJ)
Chair, LMA Middle East