News of Michael Kors buying out Versace, the continual downsizing of major department stores, and globalization with manufacturing shifting overseas resonate well beyond the  fashion world and are opening up avenues for legal work.

Some notable firms have responded to an increased demand for services by creating a new niche practice focused on the fashion industry, such as Sills Cummis & Gross, or are considering the move, such as Pashman Stein Walder Hayden.