Women in Law

How did you determine that you wanted to be partner? I am at a mid-size law firm. I enjoy what I do. I have a supporting husband and two small kids. In a few years, the firm will be asking me if I wan… more

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good communications coach? (Is it generally over Zoom? If not, I'm based on DC).

Any suggestions for what to wear to boss’ daughter’s quinceanera? Semi-formal attire and will be at boss’ house.

I’ve been feeling so anxious working so much. Feels like I can’t breathe without thinking about how I need to log back on to bill hours. I work at an AM Law 100 firm that pays well below market, so it… more

Anyone have a sunset clause in your prenup? Pros and cons?

Does anyone have 3+ young kids and meet their billable requirements? Is it possible, and if so, what do you outsource/ what help do you have? I’m thinking of transitioning back to billable work but wo… more

I did it, I took short term disability leave. I gave the partners so many opportunities to intervene as I told them I was burning out with a mix of being overworked, unappreciated and dealing with abu… more

Planning a wedding and shocked by how much stuff costs, even as someone who is in big law. Recent brides, what was your total spend? Some quotes I’ve received have felt insane…

I have an OC who has made several blatantly false statements to the Court and is intentionally delaying the litigation process. I have brought it to the Court’s attention via motion.

I’ve also reached out to the… more

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Is it possible to negotiate probation person in Ireland before accepting a new job offer ?

I have elementary aged kids and a low stress government job, but it requires me to be in office until 5. I’m really wanting to be able to pick them up earlier than 5:30, take them to activities, etc. … more

Do any of you use a household or family manager/assistant? My husband and I are overwhelmed and are looking for ways to delegate some of our home and family management work.

Has anyone had a post be removed for being too negative? 🤔

5 hour in house counsel interview tomorrow with 5 different people. Can I bring notes with my questions or does that look bad?

How many work outfits do you guys have? I’ve been a remote associate now moving to four days a week in office and I’m buying some new clothes. But I’m not sure how much I should buy. How often is reas… more

5th year jr partner in employment law. About to go on maternity leave next week, just got a small raise, but worried about how light the units workload has been. Is it just the pregnancy hormones or s… more

Looking for advice. I recently got a job in consumer defense but my dream is to work in labor and employment (defense side). I recently got a job offer for plaintiff side work with no billable hours requirement but its a $18… more

I’m pregnant with my first child and it feels like I’m slacking in every area (work and home mainly) and it’s starting to feel so overwhelming. I’m trying to give myself grace but I can’t bring myself… more

How long does it take y’all to review a file? I know it depends on the size of the file and complexity of the matter. So, I’m asking if you can give me some general examples (“I reviewed X depositions… more

I’m looking for work bag recommendations! I want a black leather tote big enough for a laptop, casebook, and some papers, plus wallet and my personal items. I prefer a long shoulder strap but not mand… more

(Asking for a friend) Does anyone have any divorce attorney recommendations in NYC? It shouldn’t be too difficult in terms of finances, but we think he might contest the divorce.

First day at a new biglaw firm in NYC. What do I wear?

Have an in house counsel job interview. What should I wear? Is a dress ok? Or do I need a full suit?

This is mostly a vent… I was stealthed two years ago, and I’ve been trying to fight my way back to biglaw ever since. A connection reached out to his firm on my behalf. A (FORMER) law school friend … more

Hello!
Know of any good medical malpractice attorneys in Maryland? Bonus points if they have experience with opthalmology cases. Thank you!

For those that went off work a month before due date (using CA SDI), did your Dr. put you off work on exactly a month before or did they give you any kind of advanced notice? My firm/HR knows I’ll be … more

Has anyone quit biglaw (or other busy legal job) to be a stay at home mom? What do you do to “keep busy” other than kids stuff but also not committing to any demanding/long term work? Thanks.

Going into a partner’s office tomorrow and asking for 5 more pto days and 25 remote days. Small boutique firm that I’ve been at for 2.5 years, the policies are draconian: 10 days of pto and 0 remote w… more

Posted in the In House bowl about what to wear for a FAANG interview in the Bay Area (in person) and got replies that I think make more sense for men. Ladies, what would you wear to this sort of inter… more

For moms that pump, how do you conduct depositions? What about hearings? Or mediations?

Hi, due to family reasons, I will be moving to a state that my current firm doesn’t have an office in - I have had some preliminary discussions and they would be fine with me working fully remote. I a… more

I finally “made it” in-house in my 8th year of practice. Before this, I was thinking of leaving the law and thought I’d give it one more shot. It’s objectively a great job..but I just don’t think the … more

If I take FMLA, will my billable hours retirement be adjusted?

Give it to me straight. If I take 2 years off to be a SAHM, will it be too difficult to pivot to inhouse at that point (last work experience being from big law)?

I returning to big law in NYC with a four day office requirement after two years fully remote in house. Ladies, what are we wearing? What bag are we carrying? What else should I know? (Senior associa… more

Ladies that are pretty much in court everyday. Where do you get your suits?

Hi, has anyone ever written a business plan for a lateral move and can offer some advice/exemplars?

I'm in-house in the construction industry. I recently had a meeting with one of our accounts, our outside counsel, our outside experts, and my boss. My boss and I flew in from out of state for the… more