Women in Law

How are we dealing with (suspected) sexist coworkers? There’s an associate on several of my teams who ALWAYS manages to assign me the more “secretarial” tasks (note taking etc.) even though we’re the … more

I'm an attorney in Miami, but recently I’ve had a lot of winter travel to the Midwest and New England, including for court appearances. I’m struggling with what shoes to wear. Wearing my pumps on … more

Not law related but the women here have wonderful advice. How did you know your partner was the one? What made you feel ready to marry them?

I got fired from big law as an 8th year in early 2025. My reviews were good until the final one where they said I wasn’t meeting expectations.

I spent last year searching for in house roles (that I lost to more qualified peop… more

Is anyone else plagued by PMDD? For the last ~10 days of my cycle I have the worst brain fog, anxiety and fatigue. Having a hard time efficiently billing and keeping typos out of my work. I feel like … more

Going to begin TTC this spring but I’m a little bored in my in-house counsel role and wondering if I should try going back to big law/litigation. Was there for 3 years and have been in-house 1 year. W… more

Those of you who still work at the federal government? How are things feeling these days?

I HATE the partners on my team. They only care about themselves, lack compassion, kindness, and understanding. They throw each other under the bus (and obvi associates too). They can’t keep associates… more

How to do this job postpartum? Had my baby 4 months ago. I’m back at work. My brain doesn’t work. I feel dumb and am already missing internal deadlines because everything takes me a million times long… more

Any ideas for a job as a single mom? Private practice is too busy and government is in flexible. 5 day in office requirements are difficult too. Struggling with this next chapter of my life.

Hello - I’m 7 years into the practice. I’ve done mostly ID work, but went into PI for a bit and now exclusively do workers comp. I feel unstimulated, but I don’t necessarily want to go back into ID (… more

Has anyone here been diagnosed with postpartum depression? If so, what were the signs? Did you take medication and do you recommend it, or are there other ways to combat it? I’m 8 months postpartum bu… more

How do you go about telling a partner that your pregnant? Assuming it’s after speaking to HR?

Hi all - I am a new partner at a v10 firm and currently 35 weeks pregnant. My firm has a general in office policy of 4 days a week. When is it appropriate to stop going into the office? I spoke with H… more

Any lawyers went into claims/adjusting to be a more present mom but miss the law firm life and “lawyering” - love to hear thoughts

Has anyone ever done/would you do a jury trial super pregnant? Like 3rd trimester pregnant

I’m in a really abusive situation and I’m not married. I have tried to seek help from my brother without revealing too much, but multiple, repeated, requests to speak or even get a text back are ignor… more

I’m leaving my job. The question - when do i give notice? I have two job offers lined up. I haven’t decided which but for purposes of this question, it doesn’t really matter because I am leaving. HOWE… more

Is anyone else a super duper perfectionist? It’s crippling my productivity and I’ve gotten complaints from partners that I’m slow. They’re not wrong. I’m a first year and I already feel like I’m faili… more

What are you all carrying all of your stuff in your work? I have been feeling like a bag lady lately. I have my laptop bag (which has way too much in it), my workout bag, my lunchbox, my purse, my wat… more

I want to ask for partnership at my small firm this year. I’m not sure exactly what that will mean, bc I’m not sure that the main shareholders truly want to give me a slice of the pie. I think they’re… more

Has anyone switched firms while pregnant? Fifth year, Am Law 50, doing well but looking to switch to an Am Law 100 primarily for lifestyle and career progression reasons. I’ll be around the end of my … more

I’m a mid to late 20s fresh attorney. I work and network in a new city. Got to know one my law firm boss’s friend (also an attorney in his early 40s but in a different practice) who is a lot friendly … more

Has anyone tried Leave Law Behind or The Former Lawyer Collaborative? I’m wanting to move out of law but that’s super scary so I’m considering trying to find people to help me figure out how to transi… more

How long did you take maternity leave in Biglaw? My firms gives 22 weeks for birthing parents, but hoping to get full six months, thoughts?

I've been at the same firm since I was a summer (I'm a 7th year now). They asked me to find a new job by end of March (but they expect me to keep supporting my current clients). I'm so sad… more

Anyone else having motivation issues today? The snow is a drag for some reason.

Sharing some positive women helping women news since we don’t often have these stories in this bowl. I recently had an admin issue at work that a woman partner helped me navigate. She caught me saying… more

I am looking for some short tan block heals that do not cause blisters on my toes. Any ideas?

hi fellow law gals! my junior associate mentee is going to trial for the first time (multi-week jury trial!!!) and i’m curious what small gifts/gestures would be most appreciated? i’ve been loading he… more

I've told one senior attorney I work with that im pregnant. Since telling them, they have now essentially removed me from an important client team, which I've had significant involvement on, in favor of a… more

Has anyone shifted from an attorney position to a contract manager position? I’m looking to get out of law but want my JD to be an advantage. I’m looking for something that pays well even though I rea… more

More of a working mom question.. does anyone have the ninja Crispi? I’m looking at the 5 in 1 is it really as efficient as it looks? Trying to make my life easier going back from maternity leave soon … more

Did your supervisor check in on you while you were on maternity leave? I haven't heard from my supervisor and just view it as another reason why she's a bad manager / supervisor.

Any tips how to get a partner (who is new to our group but has been at the firm forever) to stop undermining me in front of clients/witnesses/etc? I’m a 5th year. This repeatedly happens where I have … more

Hello fellow women in law. I am a POC attorney in Minnesota trying to juggle work, life, and community. It feels like I’m failing in all aspects. I’m looking into options for leave but don’t think I w… more

Lateraled to another v20 firm 2.5 months ago and found out I am 7 weeks pregnant. Will this be frowned upon? 5th year associate

has anyone had a tummy tuck? Do you think I could work from home a week later?

How did you survive morning sickness with this job? My office requires 4 days in person a week and I haven’t went at all this week because I’ve been puking my brains out. Only 6 weeks so not planning … more

I live in a colder climate and my office is always freeeeeezing! Any recommendations (short of bringing in a space heater)?