The PA Dining Club is Back. And What a Way to Start.

The PA Dining Club returned for its first edition of 2026 with a Legal sector evening at The Standard Hotel, London -- and it set the bar high.

Last Thursday, senior PAs, EAs and executive support professionals from across the legal sector gathered for an evening of peer connection, exceptional food and genuinely important conversation.

Hosted at The Standard Hotel, London, in partnership with ILSPA, the evening began with drinks at Decimo before guests enjoyed a tour of the venue and took their seats on the Isla Terrace.

The Panel: Elevate, Learn and Grow Through Mentoring

The centrepiece of the evening was a panel session exploring what legal PAs can learn from voices outside their own sector -- a topic that resonated deeply with everyone in the room.

Four exceptional speakers led the conversation:

Winnie King, Executive Assistant, Mace Construct Claudine Martin, Senior Executive Assistant, BNY Pershing Rebecca Polson, Executive Support Manager, Alzheimer's Research UK Megan James, Executive Secretary, Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs

The discussion touched on mentoring, professional development and the power of looking beyond your immediate industry for inspiration and growth. The kind of conversation that doesn't happen often enough -- and exactly why the PA Dining Club exists.

The Evening

After the panel, guests settled in for a stunning meal courtesy of chef Adam Rawson, with conversation and drinks flowing well into the evening. Experiences were compared, ideas were shared and new connections were made.

"Thank you for hosting the PA Dining Club. I really enjoyed it. The team did a fantastic job organising the event. It felt like everyone had a great time and it was lovely to meet like-minded people and share ideas, hints and tips." -- Julie Price, Executive Assistant, Stewarts

What's Next?

The PA Dining Club continues throughout 2026 with more sector-specific editions planned. Official photos and video from the Legal edition are coming soon.

Want to be part of the next one? The PA Dining Club - Finance Edition is taking place in September - contact cfewlass@mashmedia.net today.