For big law attorneys with tattoos... do you try to hide them?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

I don't flaunt them, but it's not a secret or anything. It's 2019 for crying out loud.

like

Same

I have a scales of justice on my wrist. I hope they see it.

likefunny

Is this for real...

like

If you're an attorney you shouldn't really have tattoos that you can't cover...

like

Head shoulders knees and toes knees and toes

like

If you are good at your job no one will care! And if they do, then don’t work with them

like

Mine are strategically placed.

like

Wear them proudly. This Is the eta of diversity in big law. The less clean cut the better. Also the juries love it

like

I’ve got plenty of tattoos but I also wear a suit every day, so there’s not much chance for anyone to see them.

like

Live your truth. People will respect you more for it. You aren’t going to lose because of tattoos. You might end up connecting with someone who also has tattoos or appreciates the content of your tattoos and that connection might elevate you.

likefunny

Justice!

Post Photo
like

Have one on my back so pretty easy to hide

like

I have multiple tattoos. I don’t flaunt them but i don’t freak out too much. For example, if I come in on the weekend to do work and I’m wearing short sleeves people are gonna see them. Nobody cares.

like

I’ve never seen one on anybody at the office (big law) except on weekends, and I know for a fact that it’s considered inappropriate to display them. Tattoos, gold chains on men, nail art, stilettos: these are all things that, home truth, will reflect poorly on you. Don’t fool yourself into thinking nobody cares. It will be 30 more years before the people who truly don’t care will be making the big decisions.

like

My sense is that people might think the tattoos are inappropriate or whatever l (I keep my concealed during the week BTW) but if I’m doing good work then it’s not going to have an effect on how they think of me really. Do you disagree with that? Honestly curious.

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal