Women in Law

5 weeks pregnant, and about to work with a recruiter. Do you tell the recruiter about the pregnancy? I’m early enough where I think I can get away with not disclosing to potential employers, but torn … more

WWYD? Have a case scheduled for short trial when I am 35w preg. I am currently the lead attorney (I am a partner now with associates under me). The pregnancy is high risk. I am debating (1) bringing o… more

Can anyone share what to expect with maternity leave in insurance defense? Other than FMLA, do firms pay, for how long, rely on STD and FMLA, etc? FL, so no leave mandated.

How bad is it to get pregnant within a few months of joining a new firm? Think 4 months later?

When would be an appropriate time during an interview process (if ever) to ask about a firm’s maternity leave policy? Looking to lateral, not pregnant, but hoping to get pregnant in the next few month… more

About to start ivf and my first egg retrieval. Any tips or tricks you recommend for staying organized while also somewhat functioning at work. Feeling overwhelmed by it all.

Ok going back to an in office job for the first time in 6 years. Please spam me with your fav workwear pieces!! PLEASEE

If you know a good employment lawyer in Florida, I would be grateful for a recommendation.

Does anyone here work in Medical Malpractice Defense work? What are some pros and cons of that practice area?

Anyone have any insight into Frankfurt Kurnit — either office culture, interview process, or work/life balance?

My husband just got offered a hybrid role in another state with a good company, where he will fly back and forth, i.e fly out Monday morning comeback Wednesday, but I’m pregnant. I’m not happy about i… more

I’m doing PI. I got approached to go into the workers compensation department in my firm (petitioners side). Any advice on pros and cons of each?

Did anyone mention the need to wrap up matters and get some sleep pre-childbirth? I am 1 month into 3rd trimester of my pregnancy, and I’ve been consistently working late and working 70 hour weeks. Wh… more

I recently started working at company A. I met with a professional colleague (lawyer) to ask about the industry company A is in. He said something that bothered me and I wanted some opinion on it. He … more

My 3 yo son started in half day preschool and has already come home with viral bugs (at least one member of our family has been sick since end of august), how did you manage being sick, taking care of… more

How do lawyers get nominated for these Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, etc.? Do people nominate themselves or how does this happen? I feel like I’m behind on these things… are they that important?

Posting in this bowl because I feel like the comments will be nicer and more helpful. I am about to give notice to my managing partner. I am lateraling to a competitor firm. My managing partner and I … more

How did you know it was the right time to step away from practicing law, and what factors helped you make that decision with confidence? How did you deal with the shift in identity?

Maybe a silly question but how did you approach coming back from maternity leave? Biglaw may leave is so long that I feel very disconnected from my old cases (and work in general). Should I be logging… more

Hi Ladies - if you are in NYC and have obtained medical leave from big law for mental reasons can you recommend a medical provider? I am dealing with burnout and a recent death and would like to take … more

Taking a couple weeks off before starting a new position. It happens to fall during my children's ridiculously fall break (seriously, a week!). Where should we go for a vacation? Kids are 4,7 and … more

I’m 6 months pregnant and work in high volume litigation. I’m noticing increased kicks and movement throughout the day when my heart races in response to anxiety-triggering emails or while I’m draftin… more

Do you wear tights to court with skirts and dresses? I don’t typically, and felt that was kind of antiquated, but recently feeling like instead of wearing spanx (which I do with some form fitting dres… more

I am about to lateral to a new firm. My husband and I had wanted to start trying for a baby soon (I am not getting any younger). If all things go well medically, I would only have been at the new firm for 1… more

6m postpartum body and nothing fits well still. Yes, I would love to lose weight but I also want to be realistic and I need clothes that fit me now. Any recommendations?

For a new mom (baby under 1 year old) would you advise against interviewing and trying to lateral to a big law firm that can consistently give me 2200 billables and a market bonus ? I want the big law… more

I just finished a grueling trial. I had zero libido before, during, and after it. Now that we are after it, I feel sort of down. It’s been hard on my relationship the past month. Has anyone else exper… more

Firm is having me work with a writing coach. I want to see it as an investment in me, but it’s hard not to feel like I am failing at this job. Any advice?

Anyone taken medical leave for egg freezing?

I'm looking for help repairing my relationship with my stepdaughter or at least not making it worse. She lives across the country with her mom. She's a senior in high school. I've been wit… more

How long does it take to settle back into work after maternity leave? It’s been three days and I already want to quit

Work in BigLaw transactional side. I am thinking of asking for reduced hours because my family is spreading itself way too thin. Husband already does a lot and is super supportive but I want to get a … more

6 months pp and still dealing with PPD. I struggled to bond with my baby and now that I'm back at work, I feel like that bond is not improving. Husband is with baby on leave and it seems baby pref… more

Ladies, have any of you taken 2 years off and been able to return to Biglaw? 7th year associate, looking to take a couple of years off to focus on family

Seeking resume advice - I’m 10 years out of law school and currently job searching. My resume is one page and I still have my law school internships under “Experience”. Should I place those under “Edu… more

Looking for a large work backpack- I bring a lot of physical items to and from the office for my commute days (computer, often books/ physical files, lunch). Government Attoney so it’s pretty casual f… more

I'm drowning in work and I do not know how to tell the partners in my office that I cannot accept any more new cases without looking weak. Actually, I don't know how to tell them that I cannot… more