Women in Law

How worried should I be about low hours in the months leading up to mat leave in BigLaw? My firm’s policy expressly says it’s ok for hours to taper two weeks before leave, but all my bigger cases hav… more

I’m in big law in CA and currently pregnant and high risk. Anyone know if there is leave in CA (paid or unpaid) to allow me to go to doctors appointments? Mostly I want job protection and to prorate m… more

I’m a 6th year in litigation, and I have a toddler and a baby. I am on reduced hours now, but it still feels too unpredictable and unsustainable. I’ve been thinking about taking time off and doing fre… more

Looking for advice. Found myself (a mid level) across from a new grad associate, who’s been unprofessional (eg: keeps flexing like we’re same level, has been dishonest about work done, made comments t… more

I’m considering working with a coach to leave the law. Has anyone worked with a coach or program like Leave the Law Behind or the Former Lawyer Collaborative? It’s expensive but I think I need some ha… more

Feeling heavy career guilt. Out of full-time law for a year after mental/physical health struggles, a miscarriage, and depression. Currently in IVF doing brutal PIO shots, and honestly grateful not to be wo… more

Has anyone brought a claim for pregnancy discrimination against a law firm and has it ever worked out?

Has anyone ever turned down an offer of partnership at their firm? Is there a tactful way to do it that doesn’t immediately signal to the firm that you’re planning to leave? Currently at a boutique li… more

Firm requires 60 days notice. Gave notice 2 weeks ago, trying to leave at the 4 week mark. Managing partner is essentially making me stay until they hire a replacement. New firm is getting antsy and recruiter che… more

For anyone who made the transition from a big law transactional practice to in house, did you leverage any connections internally at the firm to find your role? I am considering going in house and hav… more

How in the world can you do this job with kids? I have a 1 year old and my husband is also in biglaw. Today is a “holiday” so we don’t have childcare and emails are coming in like crazy for both of us… more

I am considering a career switch from my current firm role to a jd-preferred position. The catch…I am newly pregnant. Has anyone had success negotiating a day one maternity leave for this type of role… more

How to tell my remote job I am pregnant? Currently 17/18 weeks… work fully remote. We have an HR department. Should I just send one email to HR, my boss and my supervisor? Should also mention I just s… more

New attorney moms: does prestige really matter at this point? I feel a bit jealous when I see my former classmates do some pretty amazing things and really soar with their careers. It motivates me to … more

Any advice for how to give notice after returning from maternity leave? I recently received an offer for an in-house position with hours that will be much better for my family than my current big law … more

I was fired recently (unrelated to performance, right before a revenue milestone). Now a client claims a missed SOL. Sol was correct by my understanding and the client signed off on everything.
Former… more

What big law firms are supportive of reduced hours and remote work for working moms?

Would you take a new role fully remote and pay increase as a new mom? Nervous about having to start new but really feeling the strain in my budget with a baby.

Pumping moms, mind sharing your pumping schedule with a first time mom about to go back to work? Is 3x a day doable?

To the attorney moms who moved from a high pace environment to a slower pace environment post-babies: where did you go and what do your days look like now? In-house? Independent contractor? Smaller fi… more

About to return to work after maternity leave with my first. Any advice or things you wish you would have known that kept you sane during this transition and/or being in biglaw as a now mom?

Anyone wear their baby to/during the JP Morgan corporate challenge 5k?

Senior partners: call me naive, but I really believed I was in a collaborative and low-ego firm. Lately, male partners have been repackaging some of my biggest ideas as their own and cutting me out. In fact… more

TW: Pregnancy complications. Got laid off in BigLaw late January. Found out I'm pregnant mid February. Been interviewing like crazy. Finally in the final rounds for a few roles and I find out the … more

I’m getting ready to return from maternity leave. Between being pregnant and postpartum, I haven’t worn real clothes in a long time and unsurprisingly none of my old clothes fit quite right and at thi… more

What type of questions would you have for a final interview with a “personal committee?”

I'm trying to pare down my work wardrobe. I'm usually in the office 3 days a week, smart casual to business casual with the need to wear a suit maybe twice a year. I need to be on camera on da… more

HI. I’m 9 years out of law school.
I currently work remotely in a HCOL (CA). I don’t have billables and get 10 days of vacation/ sick days a year. My base salary is $130,000/year. Total comp was $165k … more

Looking for lash ideas. Ive tried the dual magnetic strip ones and idk if it's another Instagram scam but I just could not get it lol.

Any other lash products that work well?

Is it frowned upon to tell a firm the reason you’re looking to leave current role is for better comp and remote work flexibility?

Have an introductory call with a recruiter for a firm I am very interested in. I am 3.5 months pregnant. Should I disclose to the recruiter?

Thoughts on lateraling while pregnant? It’s early, but I received a pretty good offer for a great group. Concerned about starting taking mat leave and then starting up again.

Have any biglaw ladies used FMLA during IVF cycles? If so, what schedule worked best for you given how uncertain the timeline/surgeries/appointments can be? Any advice generally? I’m in corporate so m… more

I am reflecting on my career and I’ve realized that I really prefer working as a team. There is so much pressure when a brief or opinion only has my name on it. I am a very, very hard worker but the p… more

I need advice-I’m based in DC, I was in big law until I recently lateraled to midlaw 4 months ago. I love the firm, the people, the pace, and the area of work, but it’s based in Knoxville and I’m expe… more

Any recommendations for IL divorce attorneys (preferably female and near Chicago)? Friend is looking for one, esp if they have experience handling DV. Thank you!

My hours are low and work hasn’t been flowing my way (just a few projects, but nothing major or promises of work that don’t materialize). I keep feeling like my firm is phasing me out, but I kind of a… more