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Law firm thinks pink for musical
The traffic cones lining Main Street outside were still dirty roadside orange, but things were looking pink inside the Schuster Performing Arts Center on Tuesday evening, June 16.
In honor of the musical “Legally Blonde,” which was about to open, a production sponsor’s pre-show reception basked in the favorite color of the show’s leading character and its theme.
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“Pink ties are mandatory for all of our male lawyers,” said Bill Miller, director of client services for the regional law firm Freund, Freeze & Arnold, a leadership sponsor of the Broadway Series presentation. “Some are also wearing pink shirts and other items I don’t want to know about.”
Ten of the firm’s female attorneys had been transformed into models, wearing dresses, skirts or suits provided by the Kettering fashion merchant Elan that the character Elle Woods of “Legally Blonde” might have chosen. Pink, in various shades, was the dominant color.
“I wouldn’t wear this in court. It’s too bright,” lawyer Kyle Verrett said of her fitted lavender jacket over a pink blouse and a black skirt. “I would prefer to have my arguments stick out more than my clothes.”
Jen White said she would “probably not” argue a case wearing the cropped pink tweed jacket she had on, although it was subtle compared to garments worn by some of her colleagues. “I’m not sure it would be appreciated, but it’s really cute.”
Julie Shone-Baker of Elan said the goal was to “replicate the spirit of the clothes in the movie. We wanted to embody the soul of that look.”
The reception took place inside the Schuster Center’s small Mathile Theatre, which had been transformed into a “Legally Blonde” branch office.
A large projection of Bruiser, one of the dogs in the show, dominated the wall above the bar. An ice carving of the same animal stood as a centerpiece. Tables were decorated with pink flowers rising out of pink and white purses, or arranged with pink boas. Overhead lighting was pink. Pink bows had been tied to the backs of chairs.
Guests included Freund, Freeze & Arnold attorneys, staff members, clients and invited guests from throughout the community.
“We sponsor one show a year that really speaks to us,” Miller said.
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By Stinky Steve
June 17, 2009 9:25 AM | Link to this
With idiots like this running area law firms, is it any wonder UD Law graduates can’t find work in Montgomery country after graduation.By Oliver W. Holmes
June 17, 2009 9:35 AM | Link to this
Law Firm Marketing Plan: Lets dress goofy to support a musical that belittles our profession and degrades women. Excellent!By Love Dayton
June 18, 2009 10:01 AM | Link to this
Mr. Holmes - if I understand you correctly, you have an issue with a musical with a story of a young woman following her heart, deciding to go to Harvard Law, empowering herself an, winning a caseafter forming a network of pals, and graduating with honors.. Exacly how does that degrade the law? does that sBy Love Dayton
June 18, 2009 10:07 AM | Link to this
Steve - your comment makes no sense. If a firm wants to support the community, more power to them. Also, since when do UD Law School students have a difficult time finding ajobs?