Women in Law

Help settle a debate! A friend conducted an investigation where she interviewed employees of a small company. Four months later (after the investigation is over) she sees one of the interviewees at a… more

Junior associate in second trimester of pregnancy at a boutique lit firm and I am so tiiired! I’m really good at my job but too new for it to be easy, and our work is complex (no rote assignments her… more

I am addicted to checking email even when I’m not that busy and on the weekends - and I’ll let even just one email drive me crazy. I don’t have notifications on, but I still find myself pulling it up … more

For the ladies that took a break before going to law school, how did you manage your schedule to study and what resources did you use?

What would you do: group trip is planned 6 months ago. Friend has family emergency and cancels 1 week out. Trip is toned down and rescheduled for next year. I said I’d still go but now other people ha… more

Class of 2023 now that we are about a year into employment, how many of you have left your first jobs or seen others from your class leave and how long did you/they stay?

I am a big law mid-level, corporate associate. My previous weekend cultural class has gotten moved to an evening during the week, requiring me to be be away from my laptop for a couple of hours from ~7 to 9:30 PM… more

I'm planning a weekend trip to Salem, MA. Does anyone have any recommendations?

I love coffee shops, boutiques, plant shops, and seafood restaurants ☺️ anything else is always welcomed!

I’ve been out all week bc me and my child are both sick. Does anyone get immense guilt for this? I feel like I’m a terrible employee lol even though I know I shouldn’t feel this way.

Talking to my firm about going on a reduced hours schedule. They are conceptually amenable, but want me to make the first offer. What's a reasonable framework here? Down 10% hours for 10% reductio… more

Has anyone given notice right after they returned from mat leave (where there was no clawback provision in the policy)? Can you share your experience and whether it burned any bridges?

Has anyone gone on leave during their first trimester? I am sick literally all day and struggling to work

Seeking advice! Case is going to settle. A large number of trade associations agreed to file amicus briefs on client’s behalf. We thought a card coupled with a personal telephone call from the company… more

Do firms just not expect you to work during notice period? I have offered to help out if any partners have anything, but no one has taken me up on that. I have a handful of matters to wrap up that wil… more

I’m recently engaged and thinking about having a micro wedding. Does anyone have recommendations for a wedding planner in Miami?

I am four weeks pregnant (unplanned but with LT partner). I just started at a new firm this year and my billables were not the best. I am barely going to hit my requirement, if I do hit it at all. I a… more

Thoughts on asking the partner to share origination credit for a new matter? Whilst the partner ultimately originated the client, I’ve worked on all matters from that client and this particular matter… more

Hi! Would anyone be so kind as to share a referral link for a few jobs I’m looking to apply to at google? Thank you !!

Has anyone else felt really tired after starting a new job? I love my new workplace. I don’t know if it’s just because I feel comfortable and safe or a combination of learning so much new information.

If I have really great client connections (I.e., I am the main contact, not the partner) and do 10+ deals for said client per year, and then I go on maternity leave and when I come back, I no longer g… more

Anyone familiar with working as Littler Casesmart (LCS) Counsel? Wondering if you can work remotely from overseas without any issues from leadership, IT, etc. (but still on your time zone, or even on … more

What are some tips on how/when to ask for a raise?

Billing and motherhood how is that possible especially if your pregnant?

I'm lactating and in a pumping schedule. I just realized that my trial coming up may mess with my pumping schedule. I don't want my milk supply to be affected or my breasts to become engorge… more

What’s a good salary for a legal assistant/paralegal? I’ve been at my firm 12 years and make @ 50k. My salary has only gone up 8k in that time. Also in that time I’ve been bestowed more responsibilit… more

Any advice for moving in with your boyfriend? Moving in soon and so nervous!

Is a light brown suit bad for an interview. I have a few and will be wearing navy to the others but am worried the timing might not work out to get it cleaned in time etc

I have a client. The matter they need help with is outside my practice area. I asked around and a few partners said they have experience with the particular subject matter. I need to manage the client… more

Can anyone recommend comfortable but formal shoes to wear as a wedding guest who is late in the third trimester?

Any advice on how to keep your confidence up while being unemployed during a job search? It’s been 6 months.

Along the lines of a previous post, has anyone gone no or limited contact with narcissist mother/father? Just curious. I can't help but still get irritated and/or bothered about it while working o… more

i am almost entirely remote. i have a closet stuffed with suits, skirts, and blazers i haven’t worn since the pandemic. what do i do with all this stuff? example: red pencil skirt i just loved but now… more

Hi any probation officers? Is it easy to land a position right out of school?

What attracted you all to this profession? Was it a calling or you just sort of found yourself led down this path?

Has anyone used a matchmaker?

Just curious - anyone’s mom ever told you (daughter) that you are ugly? Like you are too dark, too heavy, not as attractive compared to when she was young?

I love plants but with my schedule they keep dying on me. They are a metaphor for my personal life lol. Anyways, ladies with green thumbs, what are your tricks to keep your plants alive. And what big … more