Women in Law

If you’re in big law and wouldn’t mind sharing: How much ball park is your monthly premium for health insurance if your plan covers you, spouse and kids? I work in a smaller midsize firm and it’s 1/3 … more

How do you get out of insurance defense? I’m drowning and nothing is changing. I have way too many cases and the people in charge just say: work harder. I’ve billed 24 hours since Sunday night to now.… more

BigLaw private equity associate with 3+ years of experience looking to transition to an in-house role but not getting a lot of traction. Any advice or tips?

What is “black tie” for a professional organization’s evening reception (with clients, colleagues, etc)? Is it like, black tie that I’d wear to a wedding? Or a business formal? Because these are very … more

Anyone in Atlanta and can speak to current hiring trends? 7yoe in lit/wc and looking to lateral into the market. TIA!

If money is not an issue (spouse makes good money but also have generous parents who are very well off so I’m not like dependent on my spouse or anything), would you quit (biglaw for context) and stay… more

Feeling family pressure. I finally landed an in-house role. I start Monday. The person I report to seems chill, but I obviously want to make a good impression and do well at this company. He knows we … more

Im looking for advice/hope from lawyer parents. My first baby is due in a few weeks. I am in big law. I have my case transfers set up and I’m looking forward to leave. However, I’m simultaneously extr… more

Looking for advice. I’ve been at my job for 8 months and really love it. My supervisor is a good person, but is grossly overworked and overwhelmed all the time. She is not receptive to questions and … more

Hi! Super random, but my fiancée and I are planning to send virtual save the dates and we want to include a survey/poll that asks whether guests intend to use the hotel block so we can get a sense of … more

Just need to vent. I left my old firm because the partner was sexually harassing me on top of crossing all personal boundaries during non-work hours. I’m now settled in at a new firm that I’m really l… more

Is it me or has the quality of men on the apps drastically declined? There has to be another way to meet people! Ugh

I need some advice from those who live on the east coast please. My brother asked for help picking out an engagement ring for his girlfriend of 7 years (they live in NYC). I live on the west coast an… more

The news has been depressing as hell lately.

Where do you shop for reasonably priced work clothes? I’m trying to dress better and get an upgraded wardrobe but don’t want to break the bank! Any tips/hacks?

Should I leave the firm? My firm does not have enough work, and I have to develop clients myself to gain experience from their cases. The partners promise to involve me in their meetings and help me g… more

I just got out of a five year relationship. Does dating get better or worse when you become an attorney? I’m in my late twenties. I’m not even ready to date again, not until after I take the bar. But … more

Has anyone ever been so stressed they missed their period? I've had tough months before in isolation but I'm coming off of 3-4 months of back to back like 260, 240, and 260 (not a trial, just… more

I’m in my mid-30s and single in big law in the south. It’s depressing because everyone around me is married/had/having kids. I’m a senior associate but even the juniors in their 20s are married. I fee… more

To all lawyers licensed in DC. Pam Bondi is making a move to take over leadership of the DC Bar Association. Her brother, Brad Bondi, is running for President and Alicia Long (Ed Martin's chief deputy) is r… more

Working part time?? I’m working at a medium size firm in work comp in a big city with a heavy case load. Almost 6 years in and anticipating partnership in the next year or two, but seriously intereste… more

How soon after I lateral should I let the hiring partner know I’m pregnant? I’m 17 weeks.

I have an ethical dilemma. I have been going back-and-forth with an attorney trying to settle a case for many months and today she sent an email asking if we could “split the difference” between our … more

Does this big law actually get better/easier once you become equity partner? Or do you just make more money and that helps deal with the job better? Wondering if equity partner is harder/more work and… more

I want to take STD for latter part of third trimester but not sure if I need to have a medical condition (pregnancy disability) in order to take it. Firm offers 100% pay. Anyone have experience doing … more

I had not used chat gpt for a long while until today. Last time I used it, it was creating fake case law. I used it today and it pulled solid case law (I checked on west law) and statutes on the subje… more

I'm leaving my firm to go in-house. What can I give as a nice goodbye gift to the people I was tight with? I wanted to pair it with a nice handwritten note.

I recently found out I am pregnant (only 5 weeks). I am very excited about it, but I know a lot of people who have gone through miscarriages. I am terrified of it happening to me. I am worried about h… more

Having a terrible time trying to focus today because I’m pretty positive my partner forgot our second anniversary. I work 3x his hours, so I feel like he doesn’t have an excuse. I’d appreciate any adv… more

Hi Ladies, I’m desperate for some advice! My husband is finishing residency this year and he found a job on the west coast (we’re currently in Chicago) so we’ll be moving in September. An added compli… more

Are heart cut engagement rings really that tacky looking? I really like them. Worried they might seem childish in this profession. 😭

Been working in ID since law school. When all my peers lost their 2L offers during COVID, my firm stood by their offer. The pay was lower, but I've gotten learning opportunities (tons of depos, tr… more

As I’ve gotten senior and now a partner. My approach/style with juniors has been to be their friend (it’s how seniors were/are to me in my career and thought it was a great approach bc it worked well … more

Recs for weekend wellness/spa retreats in domestic US with reasonable rates? Looking for a bachelorette weekend for a burnt out group of friends wanting to recharge instead of party.

I’m a junior partner (last line of defense on my deals) who is stretched thin across multiple matters with associates who still need a lot of hand holding (not their fault, most are retools in my grou… more

I just found out I’m pregnant. I’m very excited, but a part of me is so overwhelmed. It’s hard to focus at work knowing that my entire life is about to change & I already feel like shit lol. What … more