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"Real Life Lessons for Lawyers from the Fashion Industry"

Posted by Carolyn Elefant: "Last week, I took a quick hop up to New York with my daughters to visit Banana Republic's design studios.  The trip came courtesy of my lucky 12 year old, Elana who won both the tour and $400 in spending money in a contest at Miss O and Friends.  Though I was happy for my daughter, initially I balked about losing a work day during a period when I'm swamped.  Plus, fashion doesn't come very high on my interest list; I'd have preferred a tour of a court room or even a baseball game.  But I needn't have been so stodgy, because as it turned out, even the fashion industry offers some valuable real life marketing lessons that could benefit lawyers.

1. Advance Planning...

2.  Know Your Customer/Clients...

3.  Outside Inspiration...

4.  The Passion..."

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Source: MyShingle, 16 August 2009

Full post as published by Stark County Law Library Blawg on August 19, 2009 (boomark / email).