The Publications Committee are extremely excited to introduce you to Resonate!
Resonate is Resolution’s first ever blog platform, designed to resonate with members from all backgrounds and levels of experience. It will provide short-form legal commentary, case updates, family law practice tips, thought-leadership pieces, alongside occasional ‘high’ or ‘low’ Resolution updates from members across the country.
As co-chairs of the Publications Committee, we have the privilege of christening the blog with its very first post (no pressure, right?!). And what better topic for Resonate’s first outing than to speculate about Resonate itself?
Tell me more, tell me more!
First things first: the much-loved Review (sometimes affectionately referred to as the ‘Vogue for the family law community’) is very much here to stay. Resonate will sit alongside The Review, and the two publications will be distinct.
The Review will continue to be published bi-monthly, providing members with longer-form articles and in-depth analysis of legal and practice developments. Resonate, by contrast, will offer shorter-form legal commentary on a more regular basis. It is intended to complement, rather than replicate, the deeper analysis often found in The Review.
We’re the first to admit that there is already a plethora of legal resources available online. So why Resonate? Quite simply, we wanted to create a space where Resolution members can respond promptly to significant legal developments and share ideas as they emerge. Resonate aims to publish content twice a week, capturing key updates in a timely way and recognising that many members are time-poor and increasingly drawn to accessible, short-form content. The blog format is designed to help busy practitioners stay informed without feeling overwhelmed.
It’s not who you know, it’s what you know
At the heart of Resonate is our commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Resonate is an open, welcoming space where all Resolution members are encouraged to share their knowledge and experience, regardless of seniority.
In particular, we want to encourage junior members of Resolution to write for Resonate. Paralegals, trainees, junior lawyers and legal secretaries are often the backbone of many law firms, and their voices deserve to be heard alongside those of more established practitioners. We hope the blog format will encourage first-time contributors and make writing feel more accessible.
Resonate will also allow us to respond more quickly to moments that matter to our community — whether celebrating Eid, Easter, Holi, Pesach, or the many other important dates and initiatives that reflect Resolution’s proud diversity.
In essence, Resonate is a platform where we can come together to share ideas, learn from one another, and continue to evolve our professional perspectives across the country. Giving members a voice can only deepen our sense of community and strengthen all that is good about Resolution.
What’s the name of the game?
So, why the name Resonate? Choosing a name is never easy – as anyone who has ever been on a pub-quiz team will know! After much back and forth, we landed on Resonate. Something that resonates has lasting impact; it creates connection and community; alignment and allegiance. That’s exactly what we hope this blog will do.
We’re confident that the posts we publish will resonate with our audience – and if they don’t, that’s something we can work on together. This blog is by us and for us. (That brings to mind Pluribus – excellent Apple TV drama for those who prefer a low-res blogging approach.)
Resonate needs you
We’d love to hear from you. If you have an idea, get in touch with Resolution’s Head of Editorial, Esther Pilger.
As a guide, 600–800 words is perfect. We’re aiming to publish around twice a week, and while it won’t always be first-come, first-served, this allows us to maintain a broad and balanced range of content across key issues.
A huge thank you to our fabulous Publications Committee for all their work in developing Resonate — and thank you to everyone reading and taking part in this new endeavour.
Rosa and Farhana
