Meet the 'real life Elle Woods' who owns an all-pink law firm and says "what like it's hard" to passing law school. Immigration lawyer Kathleen Martinez, 33, is always underestimated in her job thanks to the pink sports car she drives to court in, while doting a glamorous outfit. The mum-of-two, from Oregon in the US, says her number one inspiration is the character Elle Woods from the hit movie Legally Blonde , starring Reece Witherspoon.
"Elle Woods is my religion and you can't convince me otherwise," she told her 1.6million TikTok followers. With her perfectly manicured nails, bright blonde hair, and collection of stilettos, she has been dubbed 'the real life' version of the iconic film character.
When Kathleen first began practising law in 2017, male bosses told her to dress more "conservatively" and she was told to make them coffee, she told People . Now the Dallas resident owns her own successful international law firm, has an all-pink office, and has thousands of women wanting to join her strong team of female lawyers. "In a law firm where I previously worked, my boss constantly commented on my appearance," Kathleen said.
She added: "Once I wore a green dress and was told by the same person that they wouldn't be accompanying me to court until I changed into a more 'modest'-coloured dress. I wore the green dress anyway and the judge loved it! "Law can be stressful, so having fun with my personal style helps me enjoy my job a little more." Kathleen's unique approach to h.
