One of veteran lawyer Glenn A. Weinman's first tasks when he started his current job was trading in his suits and ties for new wardrobe of polo shirts, soft-soled shoes and casual pants. Weinman is senior vice president, general counsel and secretary for clothing company American Apparel, where typical office attire includes the brand's jeans, T-shirts and leggings.
The publicly traded company, which manufactures most of its product at the hulking downtown Los... (continued)