I lost my spark. Any tips on how to get it back? My last job was toxic. After 4 year I quit and they gave me 3 month severance pay to look for a new job. (they were bullying me and didn’t want me to … more

Any tips on dealing with a snarky assistant? I know she’s only doing this because I’m black and younger 😓

I’d love an updated perspective on interview attire for JD-preferred roles. When I graduated 15 years ago, the rule was simple: navy suit and neutral blouse. I haven’t interviewed in person since 2017… more

I have been unemployed 6 months and I’m now broke. I’ve looked around and many of my black classmates are also unemployed right now, I went to a T14 law school. I can only imagine it is worse througho… more

Advise please!
Started a new role in a new practice area, it was known that I had limited experience. Fast forward a year, and I’m still learning, duh! My level of experience is being tossed in my fac… more

Hey yall. Happy New Year. Hang in there.

Any advice for targeting jobs in another state? Both personal and professional advice is appreciated.

For context, I’m a Massachusetts-licensed attorney (9 years), and I want to move to NC. Since I’m … more

I’m looking to secure an attorney for an egregious discrimination case. I’m having the hardest time securing a firm as I believe all they see is a dismissable Black woman going up against a powerful tech co… more

Associate raises went out today, but I didn’t get a call.

Trying not to assume the worst, especially since partner announcements also came out today, but my service group leader hasn’t reached out. I know I didn’t… more

I would love to hear from black women partners at firms in the AMLaw 200. What was your experience making partner, obstacles you went through as an associate and how you overcame, tips, etc.

Sorry to bring the mood down but microaggressions and corporate hazing will be the death of me. If I don't find a new job soon I'm going to lose it 😭

Just need a space to vent. I am miserable in my current role, I’ve been doing it for nearly four years (since graduating law school) and it’s become extremely clearly that there’s no growth. I’m neari… more

Just coming off second chairing a two day trial by pro hac. Lead counsel was a complete mess. They know how to objection, how to introduced and admit evidence, what constituted hearsay (or how the exc… more

Hey. Any late in their career retools available to talk? I'm having a tough time and any advice would be appreciated.

Hi. When you guys are completing job applications…do you fill out the demographic information? Or decline to answer? Do you think it helps/hurts to indicate you are a minority?

Professional legal assistant with 30 years law firm experience seeking work. I wear a combination of hats (assistant, paralegal and office manager). Experienced in litigation, corporate, personal inju… more

How do yall push through in this profession during break-ups/divorces?

Anyone have a good Black recruiter rec for the Bay Area? I’m not in the business of willingly giving money to white women but it seems like that’s most of the recruiters

Anyone following the Diddy trial? What are your thoughts?

Does anyone have experience settling with the IRS to pay off a debt?

The initial debt was $37k from the 2019 tax year. I made a large payment and have been on a monthly payment plan for almost three y… more

I was gaslit today by the managing partner of my group about my low hours even though one cry meeting for months there has been discussion about the slow down in work. They basically set up a pretext … more

Watching sinners made me feel attacked. I feel like I’m one of the vampires doing the jig to the white mans tune as he feeds off of my energy and talent.

I feel like there’s a pushback against hiring attorneys of color in big law & I’m exhausted! I just completed a 6 month recruitment process full of 2 virtual interviews, 2 in person interviews, 5 … more

So, it finally happened. After months of feeling like I was being treated different/singled out, a partner pulled me aside and said people are complaining I'm not "friendly enough" and t… more

Are we still sitting home on April 5th?

How is everyone coping with the current political and social climate? Has the environment at work changed at all? How are you feeling about your career path?

I’m feeling self-conscious. I’m even harde… more

Anyone ever done the bar prep essay grading?

What are some fun affinity group events you all have had at your firms/companies? Trying to get some ideas for our black lawyers network!

Looking to pivot from consulting into law. Got accepted into an HBCU law program. Would it be advised to start in-house at my current consulting firm after finishing school or branch out? Looking at p… more

I love TikTok with the exception of one thing: watching so many young Black attorneys ruin their careers by leaning in to being “creators” with frivolous and sometimes bufoonery content. I’ve seen thi… more

Last night showed us that there are different ways to protest and maintain dignity and I think that’s awesome. There was the Maxine Waters. I will not even dignify your mediocrity and belittle myself … more

Anyone actually received training as a lawyer? I feel like my training has been trial by fire 😅

Yall it’s quite. We okay?

Happy Black History Month! Office Hours this Saturday (tomorrow) between 8am-noon PST. 30 years practice in June. Ask me anything about navigating our profession, road to partnership, alternatives, W… more

Should we start a Black women in law bowl?