Women in Law

Has anyone ever gone part time at a big law firm, and how did you do it? I just had my first baby and have no desire to go back to a full time big law schedule, but still want/need to work. I’ve never… more

Did you change your last name to your husbands/partners name?

Any tips for surviving the third trimester while going into the office everyday? Feels significantly harder lately.

Anyone knows what the maternity leave policy is at Gunderson and if it kicks in as soon as hired or is there a waiting period? Thank you!

I find myself daydreaming about stepping back/working PT a lot. After a brief stint in Big Law, I went in-house and at first, enjoyed (comparatively) great work life balance. But now I have a toddler,… more

What would you do? I just found out my firm is going to promote 2 people in my year/practice group, but not me. They plan to promote me to NSP the following year. I’m confident I’m not getting fired, … more

If your firm offered 4 weeks prenatal leave (separate from maternity leave), meaning you could stop working at 36 weeks, would you take it all? What if you were a new-ish lateral? No other moms in … more

I’m several months back from mat leave and have recently started to feel so off being at work. My mind is totally checked out and it feels wrong to be at work instead of home (LO who is coming up on 1… more

I work with someone who loves to point out my mistakes in the most passive aggressive way including copying my entire team. It’s shattered my confidence, and now I feel like I keep making mistakes and… more

Any moms struggling at work wonder whether those parents who seem to be crushing it at work are bad parents as a way to feel better about themselves? 😓

What types of accommodations did you ask for/get for PPD/PPA/PPOCD? Finally accepting I need help but idk what to ask for

I am obsessed with Downton Abbey. The dialog, the clothes, the characters, the storylines, Violet. Fabulous show.

Im feeling really sad. Im an Asian woman and have never felt appreciated at my firm. I was very highly utilized in my first two years and got top bonus but I was stuck under a toxic partner who monopo… more

How did you survive going back to big law with a baby that doesn’t sleep through the night and wakes multiple times? I’m going back soon and I don’t know how we’re going to survive. I haven’t had a fu… more

You know you gotta quit soon if it’s Friday and you’re already dreading Monday 🤦‍♀️

Anyone else experiencing such stress around a certain person that their skin gets wrecked when interacting with them, and is clear when they are gone/OOO?

If you had an option to return to work part time for a temporary period of time after maternity leave, would you take it? Any negatives other than less pay?

My company offers 6 months paid maternity leave. I am a FTM and work fully remote. I am debating whether I should consider only taking 4 or 5 months leave or the full 6 months. I want to demonstrate I… more

Any reccs for a hands free pump that’s suitable to use in office (I have Spectra S1 for at home use)? Also looking for suggestions on how you clean the pump parts when in office - currently we use the… more

I don’t mean for this to come off any in type of way. I’m thinking about having kids but I don’t want to put my career on hold. I love my career and know that I won’t enjoy staying home with the kids.… more

For moms who were unsure about a 2nd child but ended up having one (unplanned or otherwise), how did things end up? How did it impact your career, sense of self, free time, etc?

How important are references in the lateral job search currently? My current firm practice group is telling me that they don’t do references anymore and that it isn’t important in the lateral process.… more

I am considering becoming a SAHM after 10 years of practice. I have a great job - I am a non-timekeeping attorney in big law (strict 9-5), make good money, and feel valued by the firm. However, the wo… more

I will be retiring from 29 years of Law Enforcement in the next 4 years. I want to get in front of planning my next career goals . Any suggestions? My preference is something less stressful, flexible… more

Any type b people here being managed by type a people pleasers ?

Has anyone asked for reduced hour reqs while pregnant?

How much notice should you give if you are already on medical leave?

How would you describe the culture in Nomura’s legal and compliance department? Anything would be helpful. Thank you.

I’m a sixth year patent associate at a mid-size national law firm (about 150 attorneys) working in a MCOL urban area. I had my annual review and was told I am doing excellent, everything is on track, … more

Just found out I’m pregnant ☺️ 3-4 weeks, so super early, but we’ve been trying for 2-3 months and I was so worried I wouldn’t be able to conceive (over 35) so I’m sooo happy and excited! Any tips wel… more

Moms - to what extent does being on partner track mean you have to deal with an occasional comment about being a working mom or having to miss a kid related activity (ie a comment like sometimes being… more

Been lawyering for five years now, with only one-two week vacation that I took over two years ago. I’m married, husband is also in legal. Work has been pretty much all I do (no hobbies). Need to get… more

I’m currently out on maternity leave with my first and in my third year of practice at a big firm. My husband is also in his third year of practice at a regional firm. I cannot fathom leaving my baby and going ba… more

How would you navigate this situation: my senior associate on a matter has been running about ten days late on a big deliverable for a client. I’ve been offering to draft sections for weeks, but he sa… more

If my due date/maternity leave is starting June 19th, and I want to start working remotely at 36 weeks (May 22), when is the best time to tell the firm?

When should I tell my work that I’m pregnant? It’s my first pregnancy so I’m not really showing yet (still wearing pre-pregnancy clothes). Im 10W and my first OB appt is later this week. I was plannin… more

Pre- pregnancy, I loved my job. The pace, the clients, the legal work, my colleagues. Now I'm back from maternity leave, and it seems the magic is just... gone?

Did anyone else experience this? Do… more

I am considering taking a new job after I get back from maternity leave. I did not plan on leaving, but a new opportunity presented itself towards the end of my leave. I know some firms have a clawbac… more

Became teary-eyed during my performance review today. I’m solo in-house counsel at a software company of 600 employees and my days are basically just answering one-off questions and not having time (o… more