Women in Law

Any interview tips for a mid-level corporate associate interviewing for in-house roles?
One issue I struggle with in particular is discussing more about the work of my team / deal dynamics and less o… more

I am a 4th-year associate in a midsize firm's litigation team, focusing on insurance defense. I manage cases from pre-suit to trial, often working long hours, including weekends. I want to transit… more

Has anyone ever suffered a SIDS loss?

Did your firm change its maternity policy for the worse? Did they then want you to sign it? What did you do?

What would you wear to a women’s spring social? I’m an associate and was invited by a partner for a firm I’d like to work for. It’s hosted by the law firm but isn’t going to only be lawyers in attenda… more

Women who’ve taken maternity leave working for mid-larges firms that do annual raises- have you not gotten a raise during or immediately after taking maternity leave? Or is it normal to see raises reg… more

I’m 16 weeks pregnant and start a new firm tomorrow. I didn’t disclose when I got the offer because I was still in my first trimester (8ish weeks). Conflicts took forever to clear and then I took 2 we… more

Best way to find an in-house job? (Aside from going to work for an existing client.)

How many bedtimes do you miss every week? My rule is only 1, but work is a little out of my control lately.

I’m being pushed out (unclear when), and it feels quite awful. I’ve been trying to line up my next gig and just had an oral offer slip through my fingers just before it was reduced to writing. Now I’… more

Looking for a high rise, slim leg, dark wash jean with some stretch to wear to the office. Any thoughts? Having a hard time finding my brand.

What do you get your secretary/assistant for administration appreciation day?

I’m interviewing for a contracts manager role at a tech company. First round will be with the Deputy General Counsel instead of the usual recruiter screen call - which I find pretty surprising. Any th… more

In the hunt for 2L positions in the Minneapolis market, mainly looking at firms. Interested in IP (engineering masters degree) but have a little one at home. Any insight for places that have either be… more

I have a three hour in person lateral interview tomorrow! What should I have in my purse for this?

Random poll: How much notice should a managing partner give to an associate that they’re getting professional headshots and filming video bios and videos for the firm website? Both the mp and associat… more

How do you know if your employer claws back maternity leave if you don’t stay for some time after? I’m in house and there’s no clear language either way in our policies or contract/handbook. I want to move during… more

I am a specialist partner helping on a deal, and a corporate associate just responded to my email with a sarcastic comment. He has snapped at me over email before out of nowhere. I know him well. A co… more

(Cross posting, but this is more of a question for the girls!)

What are some interesting mentorship activities, other than coffee or lunch? I know a partner who takes manicure breaks — looking for mor… more

Why are women partners always the meanest/hardest on women associates?

So, I worked two years in a law firm and then these last two years I’ve been doing freelancing atty work bc situations in my life required me to have more flexibility. I am now looking for a full time… more

Not a political post, just asking where is hiring.

Looking to use my skills to fight against the current administration. Suggestions on where to look first? Based in NYC.

Planning to ask my firm about reducing my billables or going part time. Current requirement is about 1920 per year.” (Roughly 160ish/mo). Is 1200-1260/yr a fair place to start? Benefits aside.

I have exhausted all of my statutorily protected leave under FMLA/CFRA and was on extended disability post-delivery. My firm has indicated they will not honor my request to take PFL (8 weeks of baby … more

Do other partners also receive a K-1 instead of a W-2? I recently started a new position as of counsel and will be receiving a K-1 for the first time. I’m still getting familiar with the tax implications of this … more

I am over mediocre white male associates.
Ladies- let this be your sign to apply to that job, especially if you’re on the fence about whether or not you’re under qualified (you’re not, especially comp… more

Anyone do municipal law? I’m currently in ID and I hate my life - I hate being asked to go to court, I have 0 desire to be a partner, I hate discovery, I hate the the animosity. I could never do this … more

Best furniture store for sofas? Just closed on a home and looking to get new sofas

I’m starting a new firm next week, and I’ll also be out on maternity leave at the end of September/early October. I really want to take a vacation maybe at the end of May. Do you think that’s doable o… more

Has anyone ever made partner and then felt depressed? I just made partner and I’m not sure how to explain it but I’ve been feeling so unhappy and depressed. I thought I would be excited since it’s a m… more

Does anyone have any recommendations for office appropriate maternity clothing?

How have you handled older MAGA relatives lately? Husband’s grandma is very MAGA. She lives out of state, but will be in town next month and will inevitably want to come over for dinner, see us, etc. … more

Ladies, where do you sell you used clothes and/or jewelry, designer bags, etc.?

Just received an offer and I’m in the first trimester of pregnancy. Start date likely to be in the next 3 weeks. Do I disclose at offer stage (now) or wait until I’m ready to announce my pregnancy lik… more

I just don’t seem to have the mental energy or horse power that other associates seem to! Can anyone relate and were you able to improve?

I plan on leaving my current firm. It’s fairly small, less than 20 employees. And I don’t want to burn any bridges. Is 4 weeks notice an appropriate amount of time to notify them and wrap up and pass … more

My biggest haters have always been men. I think they're jealous of me lol