Women in Law

The female partner I primarily work with is leaving the firm going client side. What’s a good gift I can send to the office? Thanks

I was on a website which had recently updated the branding on the women’s suiting page. It had like 4 different fabrics and they all had names for the collections, very clearly labeled which pieces ca… more

Any suggestions on how to cope with being pregnant and struggling to keep up with high volume litigation? I’m 6 months pregnant with my first and I’m struggling physically and mentally and barely gett… more

Today is my first day of going reduced hours to stay home with our little one. While I am thrilled, I cant help feeling guilty that I’m not working. Someone please tell me this is normal.

A bit of a silly question, but for those who had a baby in the winter, what did you do for professional outerwear? I’m about to enter my third trimester and am worried that none of my fall/early winte… more

A mid-level complained to the partner that they weren’t having interesting work handed to them (as opposed to volunteering for that work) and the partner reassigned the work I was doing for the partne… more

Did you take any time off pre-labor?

Someone needs to tell me how stupid I’m being: I have about 5 months left of maternity leave and I want to go back early, like tomorrow. There’s something wrong with me, right?

What to wear when I visit a big law firm after I have already accepted an offer?

I already accepted a position as a mid level associate at this firm. Going to visit the firm’s local office for an offic… more

I am taking my first deposition on a pro bono inmate case as a third year associate. Any tips? I know to use the funnel technique.

Encouraging words please! I have a shit ton to do this Labor day weekend and I have not done any of it yet. I can squeeze it all in a 20 hour day tomorrow with 12 hour days rest of week. But my proc… more

I’m concerned about the impact of typos on my work product. How can I rebuild trust and improve my reputation as an associate?

PSA: Be smarter than me and check your new firm’s health insurance options before you switch. Lateraled for a $25k raise to a more prestigious firm, assuming the benefits would be comparable or better… more

Need some words of encouragement. I finally decided to take FMLA leave after months of anxiety, depression, severe physical symptoms of burnout. Started letting the team know on very short notice (wit… more

Help/ Trigger warning/sorry to post this. Going through divorce, involving abuse. I’m non-US w/ US spouse + married under non-US law. We met while I was living in US & we moved to my country. I th… more

Anybody had a trial when they were pregnant?

Any tips and tricks on fixing your posture? Years at a desk job have really worsened mine! 😭

Has anyone moved for their partner? My firm doesn’t have an office in my partner’s city, but I’m okay finding a new opportunity. I only have my sister there and I know a few folks in the local affinit… more

Hi all! I am a 5th year associate. I’ve lateraled a couple times due to better opportunities. My coworkers enjoy working with me and overall I’m doing what I need to do. I’m more of a night person so … more

I am lateraling soon (in the conflicts process now) and I know my current managing partner is going to handle my resignation abysmally. I’m worried is he going to try to control the narrative with oth… more

Do you combine income/accounts with your spouse?

Any advice for when you feel like everything you touch is going to shit? Second guessing every filing and piece of advice. To the point you are almost afraid to act? Omg what an awful day.

Any recommendations for good divorce lawyer in PA with experience with military families?

Has anyone worked in the Seyfarth IST position (remote, hourly)? I’m curious about the type of assignments and how work flow is handled.

Has anyone kept up their workout routine while in trial? For my area of law it takes about 2+ years to go to trial. So I have only been to 2 trials. Both trials I was so tired and didn’t feel like wor… more

Female friend (also attorney) just confessed to me that she just ended an affair. This is the second affair that she’s told me about. When she told me about the first one, I didn’t say much, but this … more

Has anyone adopted (not someone you know) while single? I’m not married, and my relationship that I was 100% sure was going to result in us being married and trying for kids in the next 2 years is gon… more

AITA? Husband is borderline hoarder, never cleans & claims he doesn’t see the mess. There’s boxes and trash piled around and I try to clean as much as possible but feel v overwhelmed. I tried buyi… more

Sitting here rocking my last baby & hit with a wave of emotion as I get ready to go back to work. I've been blessed to take the summer off to not just be with my baby but my older kids as well… more

I noticed on a call earlier today that, in my efforts to show a united front on a call with opposing counsel, I said something that sounded like I was taking credit for the thoughts of a coworker. Spe… more

Would love to get insight from any mamas who bill 1800+. Hybrid or remote. What does your workday/week look like? I currently bill 1650 and have a hybrid 3 day a week in-office schedule. However, the … more

Would this be frowned upon? So I recently left my personal injury pre-lit job. I absolutely hated it so while I was looking for a new job a lot of places wanted litigation experience that I didn’t hav… more

Just venting… I left my last firm after 18 months because I was not getting the experience I needed to grow as an attorney (taking depositions, going to court, etc.). Well, the partner I used to work … more

Thoughts on bringing your partner along on business trips? Esp to fun cities. Obviously not for the business part but more so for companionship and a travel buddy during non-work hours.

IHC - how long after you start a new job do you think taking parental leave be considered acceptable? I am considering searching for new jobs but also family planning asap and wondering if I should wa… more

Mothers in transactional BigLaw on flex time schedules: 1) What does your day look like vis-a-vis getting time with your kids? 2) Do you feel you actually work less than before you went on flex time?

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Hi all! Newly working in big law in South Florida and the dress code is formal. My dry cleaning bills have become astronomical. Any suggestions for formal work attire that can go in the wash?