With music pulsing and lights flashing, almost two dozen student models worked the runway at the 2nd annual Law Suits Fashion Show hosted recently at South Texas College of Law Houston.
Attended by students, faculty, and staff, this event highlighted the Law Suits program and the professional clothing available to students at no cost. The fashion show also provided an opportunity to share information about law firm and courtroom culture, and tips on how to dress appropriately for interviews and work.
“It’s an example of the caring spirit that ensures our students have what they need to move into the professional realm with confidence and style,” said Associate Dean for Student Academic Affairs Gena Singleton. “Former students who benefitted from this program are now donating clothing and resources. We are indeed part of a community that cares for one another.”
The fashion show is presented by Law Suits, a campus organization founded by Professors Amanda Peters and Shelby Moore, championed by Singleton (who was recruited by Peters and Moore to assist in their efforts), and lovingly administered by academic affairs staff member Loretta Moses. Law Suits partners internally with The Agosto Justice Center for Leadership and Empowerment and the Career Resource Center.
While Law Suits provides many of the outfits modeled at the event, corporate sponsor K&G Superstore makes sure there are enough stylish outfits to go around. “As the No. 1 suit retailer in North America, we bring a bit of expertise as we reach out to young professionals,” said James Brown, the 1960-area store manager for K&G. “This is a wonderful event, and we have a great relationship with this program. We know the more we give, the more we will get back.”
The fashion show has become a mid-semester morale booster for all. “It’s great to see these students step outside the seriousness of being in law school and share a bit of their personalities while having some fun,” said Christiane Pitts, office coordinator for the Agosto Justice Center.
Jordan Firebaugh, 3L, student coordinator for the fashion show, recruited and managed the volunteer models.
“This role has been an incredible experience,” she said. “The event allowed us all to take a break from our studies, and the models really strutted their stuff. We all dedicated our time to support the school, and that feels great because we love South Texas Law. It’s our way of giving back to a place that has poured so much into us.”
Part-time student Ava-Leigh Bryan decided being a model for this year’s event was a great opportunity to become more engaged with her peers. “I was excited to be able to attend something on campus and get to know more people,” Bryan said. “It was also a way to have some needed fun. Midterms are not that far away!”
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