Wearing a suit doesn’t make you a law-abiding citizen, but it sure helps you to look like one! Suits also come in handy for events and celebrations, the sorts of things you can miss if you haven’t been able to participate on the outside for a while. It takes a village to re-integrate, and these lawyers are doing their part. From Brooklyn Eagle:
The Brooklyn legal community has swiftly gathered more than 50 suits in just the first three days of a suit drive, aiming to support individuals reentering society from the justice system.
Spearheaded by Michael Farkas and Melinda Alexis-Hayes of the District Attorney’s Office, this effort is a collaboration among several local legal organizations, including the Brooklyn Bar Association, The Kings County Supreme Court, Brooklyn Defender Services and the Legal Aid Society of Brooklyn.
Having a suit is powerful — access to one can be the push someone needs to do well in an interview and get some gainful employment. Have a glut of J. Crew fits you aren’t wearing and want to help someone get their life back on track? You still have some time to share from your stash and make a difference.
Brooklyn Legal Community’s Suit Drive Continues, Donations Still Needed [Brooklyn Eagle]
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