Is there any professional network for women executives that are good? I have Chief reach out to me all the time but they’re so expensive and not sure worth the $$! I just changed roles and I don’t fee… more

I’m looking to retool into the public sector. Has anyone done this successfully? Is there someone (recruiter/resume writer) that I should enlist for assistance?

Hi! Does anyone have any insight into the Appellate/Supreme Court Associate role at Orrick? Most likely NYC office, or remote (culture, work life balance, hours, etc.). I would be lateraling from anot… more

Was anyone worried about completely forgetting everything or missing out/falling behind on key legal/regulatory developments while out on maternity leave? I’m a regulatory lawyer and starting maternit… more

What purse do you recommend? Need a new one and am interviewing. Biglaw NYC if it makes a difference. Thanks in advance!

Hi mamas! Can you please give me some color on how you spent your maternity leave?? Should I be expecting to just be breastfeeding, changing diapers, and sleeping whenever I can? Or can I expect to al… more

Ladies, when do you think is the best time to get pregnant during our careers?

Just got told I’m being laid off as part of a resource action and I am 5 months pregnant. I’ve been in-house at this company for just over 3 years. I’m due this summer and my manager said my last day … more

Is it appropriate to message a partner on LinkedIn at the firm (they are in the office you applied for) you just applied to?

Have any women here ever chosen single motherhood through either sperm donation or adoption?I would love to know your experience with that while working.

Ladies who run-do you wear your engagement ring when running?

What shoes do you wear to the office? I feel like my flats are not professional nor cute enough, but all my other professional shoes are 4 inch stiletto heels that I reserve for networking events, etc… more

I just found out that I’m pregnant and I’m starting at a new firm (big law) in two weeks. Conflicts have cleared, and I have given notice at my current firm. Should I disclose to the new firm to confi… more

I love being called a DEI hire and then letting the silly man know that he never had a chance at my job because he isn't as educated and experienced as me 🥰

I’m 32 and 7th year associate, but am still one of the more junior attorneys at my boutique firm (majority of attorneys are counsel or partners). I feel like no matter what I do people still see me a… more

I don’t understand why my therapist keeps pushing me to date.

I have deep, intense conversations with men all day long.

They’re just clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel.

Ladies, have any of you ever dated someone who makes comments about how (s)he wished you were able to find a good paying job w/ less stress? For context, I do get stressed from my job but I like it. P… more

I was laid off six months ago and just recently found a new job. I am grateful to be going back to work but I feel a lot of guilt and shame about being unemployed for so long and burning through my sa… more

Have any of you ever lateraled while pregnant? How far along? Care to share your experience?

How often do you apologize when an assignment when turn around is longer than expected?

I just need to vent. 6 weeks pregnant and I don’t want to tell anyone at work because I’m high risk. I just billed twenty five hours Saturday and Sunday for a new case I got staffed on before I found … more

I’m joining big law very soon. I’ve only worked for small/mid size law firms. I’m having imposter syndrome for the first time since I graduated law school four years ago. I know this is stupid, but ho… more

I currently work in Employment Practices Liability Insurance as a Claims Adjuster. Before that, I spent 10 years working at a law firm. For anyone who has transitioned from this role into a traditiona… more

For the deleted post re self-promotion

That is such a weird comment. I was anticipating you were gonna mention a TikTok or YouTube account, or a book you’ve written or something.

I thought counsels were… more

Anyone able to balance m&a and motherhood? Senior associate here who is truly regretting choosing this practice when I was young and dumb lol

I’m considering freezing my eggs but also about to be interviewing for a job change. Is it a bad idea to do both at the same time? For those who have done it, what symptoms did you have? Thanks in adv… more

I don’t usually wear glasses (I wear contacts). A friend of mine who is an attractive attorney says she always wears her glasses in interviews because she thinks it makes people take her more seriousl… more

I’m in early stages of dating and the guy has shown no problem paying on dates, has never pressured me, but I make much more than him and would like to start splitting, esp if we become a couple. Ladi… more

In my first trimester and struggling hard. Everything is taking me longer than normal. Should I cut my time to what I think it would be if I wasn’t feeling so bad or let it be and hope for the best?

Anybody know of a Plaintiff’s firm willing to hire an ID attorney in NYC?

What to wear to bank client big 12 tournament happy hour? Please help! I’m going back and forth on whether wearing jeans and a nice blouse would work or if that’s too unprofessional.

Just ended my first trimester. Really hope my second will be better. Last six weeks have been a nightmare in terms of managing all the symptoms and work. Definitely feel like a failure at work with no… more

Tips for first time anxious mothers? I’m anxious as is but doctors offices give me extra anxiety and I’m anxious about navigating being a mom while not being explicitly a “maternal” type of person. I’… more

Is anyone who works at/and or has interviewed with Google willing to share what type of hypotheticals/behavioral questions to expect? Interview is for an Associate Corporate Counsel role. Thanks in a… more

I just found out that my bonus for last year is prorated for the time I spent on maternity leave, which was NOT told to me and definitely not part of the firms policy (which is incredibly vague for th… more