Any input on the firm Ross Feller Casey? Located in Philly

How long before it’s socially/professionally acceptable to job hop if you’re doing it to change practice areas? I left my prior firm & practice area last year for a 20+ percent raise & a bette… more

I’m a junior transactional associate and I’m anticipating being laid off from my law firm due to low billable hours, despite extensive efforts to secure work (sending hundreds of emails soliciting wor… more

Have any of you switched from being an associate to being a staff attorney? I’m in big law coming back from maternity leave and I just don’t think I have what it takes to succeed as an associate anymo… more

Any advice is appreciated. Due to over hiring and extreme slow down in my firm’s transactional group, I’ve been forced into a wholly different practice area. I’m miserable. It’s been months. I can’t l… more

Which US law firms, if any, cover the cost of an LLM (asking as a US citizen)? I know some international students get US LLMs covered by their current employers. Are there US law firms willing to pay … more

Mothers Day was really rough. For some reason it served as a reminder to me how isolated I feel and unsupported as a working mom in big law. It just feels like the other 364 days a year no one cares a… more

I’m a senior associate at a big law firm and do corporate / transactional work. I have two young children. I feel pretty confident I would be able to make partner in the next year or two, but does it … more

If you’ve taken a year or more off, what did you do about health insurance? Looking for perspectives other than relied on spouse’s insurance (does not apply to me). I’m thinking of taking one or more … more

Looking for advice on what one would wear to a tech conference. I think the industry people dress in casual but I am not sure how I should present myself. There are a handful of other lawyers includin… more

Any new or expecting mothers in NE Los Angeles? I’m expecting my first this fall and would love to connect with local folks on a similar journey!

Anyone here the younger but more “successful” of two siblings? How do you manage things with your older sibling so it doesnt get awkward?

5th year attorney at a boutique commercial kit firm. Billing 1600 a year, base is $124,800, billing at 400 an hour. Is this too low?? Is a 15% origination credit too low?

I just got laid off and I’m job hunting in a tough economy. I need to hear your stories of succeeding after huge professional setbacks.

How are women navigating pumping at work while keeping up with billable hours? I have a traditional pump as well as a hands free pump, but I don’t respond great to pumping, so am worried that RTW will… more

Currently a senior associate transaction specialist at a V10. I’ve been told I’m behind technically where I should be (and I agree, I lateraled from a firm with poor training and a different focus). A… more

Anyone interviewed with Moskowitz Law Group in NJ? Any tips / insight?

What’s the ramp up period like in-house? I’m going on 2 weeks and had very little work. Not complaining because no more billables, but curious.

I am divorced, in my late 40s, and have teenage kids. I don’t expect my ex to contribute much to pay for my kids’ college. I work in-house, but my WLB is horrendous. Would you switch to a lower paying… more

Have an opportunity to lateral to Big Law as a mid-level from a boutique lit firm. Better pay, better benefits, prob same or worse hours, maybe more job security, but imagine path to partnership is mo… more

Has anyone taken short-term disability leave during first trimester?

Just found out yesterday that i’m pregnant (after a year of trying)! I’m very excited. Now i’m also sitting in my office completely unproductive and not drinking my usual three cups of coffee and taki… more

I recently decided I wanted to leave the law and took a sabbatical after giving notice at my firm. About 2 months in, an in-house recruiter reached out with an offer I felt like was too good to pass u… more

I’m thinking about leaving the law, but not sure what to pivot to! Anyone have ideas for roles where our legal skills would still be useful?

The male partner I work for just called me his work wife. Should I be concerned? We have a close personal relationship since we’ve worked together for years but it’s always been platonic/father-daught… more

34 weeks pregnant (2nd baby) & in-house attorney for big energy company w/ tough assessment process. I have honestly not had much work to do for the past few weeks & trying to enjoy it but fee… more

How do you go about asking for reduced hours? I am considering having my first baby within the next year or so, and know I want reduced hours when they are born, maybe even while pregnant. My office v… more

I’m two years out from law school, clerked for a year and now one year in at an L&E shop. Thinking about a change because I hate billing hours and the culture of my office sucks. Would love to be … more

Moms with billable requirements - how do you do it. What are your life hacks and secrets? How do you handle the dynamic with your spouse?

Ladies, how hard is it to meet your pro rated hours before parental leave? I think I can meet the scaled back 1/3 (for annualized pro rated hour of 1750) but really bummed about not meeting at least 2… more

What’s the minimum mat leave you recommend taking? (I already know everyone says take the max possible)

not sure if I’m overthinking, etc or how to handle? I (young,F, assoc) work with older male partner. Over the years, he’s started to say I love you, calls me dear/honey/baby, says suggestive/sexual th… more

How long have you experienced post partum depression before? I am at 6 months and still don’t feel like I’m functioning at even 25% and haven’t been able to return to work. I think it may be time to s… more

I’m 6 weeks pregnant in big law and in my second year at 30. Have already been feeling that big law is not for me for a while. Now that I’m pregnant, I want to take advantage of leave and don’t feel l… more

Two not law related questions:
1. Any thoughts on the Nuna Swiv vs. the Uppababy Cruz?
2. Anyone qualify for a reasonable life insurance policy while pregnant? My last firm had a $500k more life insuran… more

Not law related but does anyone have recommendations for pills that help with menstrual bloating? Right before I get so bloated and look several months pregnant every time. There has to be a solution!

Seeking advice on finding private sector job in a company or non-profit in DC or Northern VA. I have 20 years of federal experience. I’m experienced in finding solutions in high profile matters (thing… more