Femininity: It’s a calculated risk that pays off in today’s legal market.

Some women lawyers watched Elle Woods from “Legally Blonde” and admired her approach, while others thought she was a complete moron. Sure, it’s just a movie, but art imitates life. Everyone has seen a pretty girl waltz in to a room or a job and get things handed to her on a silver platter. Elle, a modern day Hollywood example of femininity in the legal field, wasn’t just pretty; she was pretty damn smart, too.