November 12, 2001 -- Fort Lauderdale, Fla. -- From Monday, December 3, 2001 to Friday, January 11, 2002 Broward County, Fla. law firms can enter to win a free on-site, workplace etiquette seminar from RitchImage, a South Florida company that offers professional image consultations and business etiquette seminars.

"First impressions can be a win/lose situation for any legal professional," comments RitchImage President Deborah Ritch. "While the focus is put on research, facts and witnesses, appearance and etiquette are too often neglected. Few professionals realize how their mannerisms, clothes and posture can affect their career and courtroom success. A socially savvy professional always stands out in a field of equals."

Deborah Ritch will host the free seminar for to up to 50 employees at the office of the winning Broward County, Fla. law firm. The one and one-half hour seminar will cover proper table manners, protocol and introductions, etiquette in communications, first impressions, posture and body language, professional grooming and appropriate attire. Valued at more than $500, the prize must be redeemed by June 30, 2002.

Eligible firms can enter the contest online at www.mannersandimage.com or request a mail-in entry form by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to JK August Communications, P.O. Box 450481, Sunrise, FL 33345, ATTN: Contest Entry Form. Entries must be submitted by noon (EST) on Friday, January 11, 2002 if received online or postmarked by Friday, January 11, 2002 if received by mail. Only one entry per firm will be accepted. A grand prize winner will be randomly selected among the eligible entries and notified on or about Friday, January 18, 2002.

About Deborah Ritch

Deborah Ritch, president and founder of RitchImage, is a social strategist that offers advice for modern day etiquette dilemmas. In addition to one-on-one consultations, Ms. Ritch also hosts etiquette seminars. Dining with flair, proper protocol in every situation, making the right first impression and appropriate attire are only a few of the many relevant topics of which she is an expert. RitchImage clients have included Broad and Cassel Attorneys At Law, Community Foundation of Broward and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau. Ms. Ritch holds an MBA from Nova Southeastern University and is a member of the Association of Image Consultants International. For more information visit www.mannersandimage.com.