Professional Development: Enough Is Enough: Lawyers Should Look Like Lawyers

This is the first of two articles about current dress codes in U.S. law firms. This first article sets forth the author's opinion on the 'hot-button' topic. The second article will present reaction and commentary from managing partners and firm leaders across the country.

22 minute read May 28, 2008 at 08:09 AM
By
John Remsen, JR.
Professional Development: Enough Is Enough: Lawyers Should Look Like Lawyers

NOTE: This is the first of two articles about current dress codes in U.S. law firms. This first article sets forth the author's opinion on the 'hot-button' topic. The second article will present reaction and commentary from managing partners and firm leaders across the country.

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