Even with the wonders of YouTube video, lawyers are still lawyers
Lawyers feigning cool are the latest YouTube phenomenon. Why? Recruiting. Apparently the only way law firms can attract young lawyers-to-be is to blatantly hype the fun level at the workplace through "Mac vs. PC" parodies and bouncing about, Google-style, on giant rubber balls. But what will clients think when they get a look at all the tomfoolery? Check out Choate Hall & Stewart's campaign. Two questions: Would you work here? And would you hire these people to represent you in court?