New seasons are always exciting, but perhaps the most refreshing of all is spring. Gray and white give way to green. Spring blooms make their annual debut, and even spring snows are bearable with a bit of color peeking through. Your most powerful lawyer style will help you feel as fresh as the new season … Continue reading Style Capsule: Spring

Dressing for a legal conference can be tricky. You don't want to look too formal, too unapproachable, but you also don't want to dress too casually. Men can get away with nice jeans and a blazer, but women should go for something more polished. Practically, you'll be sitting for long periods of time for lectures … Continue reading Style Capsule: Two-Day Legal Conference

As you get to know your client (or client representative) more, you'll get more comfortable determining how to dress for meetings just with them. Larger scale meetings, where you'll be meeting with your client's Board of Directors or City Council, take a bit more thought and planning when it comes to your ensemble. If it … Continue reading Style Capsule: What to Wear to a Board or Council Meeting

As I prepared for a three-day trial,  the one thing I knew I didn't have to worry about was what I would wear. I chose comfortable, simple suits that wouldn't distract others or -- more importantly -- me. I steamed and hung them the weekend before the trial, in between writing witness questions and reviewing … Continue reading Style Capsule: Three-Day Trial