ROYCE TAYLOR, CIRCUIT JUDGE IV 20 PUBLIC SQUARE NORTH, ROOM 505 MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE 37130 MEMORANDUM

To: Members of Rutherford/Cannon County Bar

From: Judge Royce Taylor Date: June 7, 2013 Re: Professional Dress for Attorneys

1. At the recent Bench/Bar Committee meeting, the subject of attorneys professional dress in court was discussed. The unanimous opinion was that the women attorneys were not being held to the same standard as the men. It was requested that the judges require all attorneys to dress professionally. 2. I have advised some women attorneys that a jacket with sleeves below the elbow is appropriate or a professional dress equivalent. If you have questions, please contact my assistant, Angela Sellers, at 848-5143. 3. Your personal appearance in court is a reflection upon the entire legal profession. Litigants and members of the public should be confident that we both act and look professional.