Kathleen Martinez, from Dallas, Texas, first started practicing law in 2017 - but says she quickly faced judgment from colleagues over her colorful style. She claims her former boss 'constantly commented' on her appearance because she rejects the typically-conservative way in which most lawyers dress. Martinez decided to quit and start her own firm - and now regularly wears her most outlandish outfits in court because she says they help her in her job. She has dubbed herself 'the real-life Elle Woods' - the character played by Reese Witherspoon in the hit 2001 film (inset) - and regularly shares glimpses into her glam work life on TikTok, where she has more than 41gKFtogHYuTLgtmff2zbx9hk7DWS8VB612gDjf1YFPsfT66jV4UFCBNJSsUKKBpwf9y4CunA1UoucxSkm8NLtmRFxDFATcto her pink ensembles, with one commenter branding her 'Lawyer Barbie'.
