Women in Law

Don’t you love cleaning out your closet? Certain things I know I’ll never fit in again. Those are easy to donate. Then there are those items that are just a tad too small and you say to yourself, I … more

I am a 5th year corporate attorney who is looking to build relationships with investment bankers. We closed a capital markets equity offering and now I will be in town where the bankers are hq’d. Woul… more

I am a new non equity partner, but an older woman lawyer, in a non litigation practice. I have an existing network and I have been throwing myself into speaking, writing and networking to expand my ne… more

Anyone else connect with the vibes of a 5am Saturday morning ride when you’ve already been working for two hours and need a break? And want to spend a few hours with your kids today?

I just wanted to say, working while pregnant and sick and miserable should be more acknowledged. This shit SUCKS (and sucks even more the second/third/etc time when you already have another kid to kee… more

I’m new at a firm and there are a few senior associates who I email/text questions to but never go out of my way to say hi. For example, I will walk by their half way open office door and not peek my … more

Not strictly law related, but for those who moved in with your partner before marriage, how did you split rent, logistically speaking? Did you just venmo/zelle each other, open a joint account before … more

Anyone in menopause and completely unfocused and unmotivated? I find myself with more and more to do but absolutely no motivation or energy to do it. I’ve tried several different OTC supplements and… more

I know it's largely attorneys in here, but in case there's other staff in here wanted to share that my firm is looking to hire a paralegal or case manager for a boutique real estate firm based… more

Currently pregnant and hoping to lateral after maternity leave. Any advice on when to reach out to a recruiter/start the process? Mid law to big law if that makes a difference in your answer

I’m a new partner and a lateral and I’m struggling how to balance being friends with senior associates and counsels without being inappropriate or too informal (or not diplomatic enough) or accidental… more

Going through IVF in biglaw (think crazy hours). For anyone who went through this, how did you navigate all the hormones changes, shots and doctor appointments with a heavy workload? Worried that I’m … more

What would you wear to visit the Supreme Court as a tourist (no court business)? I’m going to DC for vacation and I’m trying to decide if I need to pack a suit.

I just started a new job and one of the partners (in his early 40s/late 30s) I work with grabs lunch almost every day with another male associate. Is this weird? They kind of have a buddy/buddy relati… more

How do you manage someone who is junior to you (in seniority) but older than you (took time off and some class year cuts) and they keep trying to bring up how they’re older and should be more senior b… more

Any corporate / M&A lawyers who made a move to work offshore? How did it go and if you could go back would you do it again?

How do you all deal with friends/family who don’t understand it’s not easy to take time off? Have family that ask why I can’t do random weekday events or take off certain full weeks for vacation with … more

Mostly venting. Took most of the week off due to stress-induced hives. 10 years into lawyering- Never had this, before. Doctor did not confirm stress-induced until Thursday. They are now finally subsi… more

Recently diagnosed with GD and ~2 months left before maternity leave.. any tips of managing the diet and BS checks while still going into the office?

My partner work as a manager in the hospitality industry and finding it difficult to find a new role in our metro area (their current company lost the contract at the site they operate). Any tips on b… more

Talk to me about making mistakes. I’m a midlevel associate working at a smallish NYC firm. We recently lost some attorneys and one other attorney is on Mat leave. My boss trusts me a lot and has me ha… more

I feel like no one talks about this but… how do women in this industry deal with going through menopause and still stay on their game and perform at high levels as expected? I was just promoted to a … more

How did you decide if and when to go back to work after maternity leave, if the option was available to stay home for about year or two

Anyone use JD Mortgage and have a contact? I haven’t had any luck getting in touch with someone to see what options are available. Thank you!

Like other recent posts I’m really struggling with my next career move. I’m a senior in a biglaw firm and have zero partnership prospects. I’m also in a specialist PG that’s really been struggling to … more

Not the practice of law, but I’m recently engaged & starting wedding planning. I have a very strained relationship with my mother. I haven’t cut her out, but we talk probably 2-3 times a year. I’m… more

Any recommendations for a rolling bag for trial? Thanks!

How much is a reasonable amount to have saved as a second year at a market paying firm in a HCOL city? Assuming maxed out 401k contributions, no kids…

Is there something wrong with me that I'm okay with not being a stay at home mom? I hear from so many women that they wish they weren't working so they can be with their babies but I'm loo… more

Junior biglaw partner here, I’m struggling with balancing the time needed to do BD (have a small book but not enough to sustain me fully but I want to grow it) and servicing other partners work (still… more

Before baby, I was 100% career-driven. Now, I'm finding myself feeling envious of other moms who can work part-time or stay home with their children. The idea of leaving the law sounds so daunting… more

How do you focus after breakup? I thought I’d marry this person. It’s been 6 weeks. I was very high functioning I guess for adrenaline the first few weeks. I started a new job recently so that distrac… more

First year biglaw partner here. How much of a book do I need to build so I can stop being a service partner to other partners?

Going back to work in 2 weeks after 20 weeks of maternity leave. I am anxious and dreading it so much. Any advice on making this more bearable?

Any women with big breasts in here? Feel like I can’t walk into the office without being ogled by creepy old men. Even when I wear a sweater they still stare. Any advice?

So anyone else in private practice kinda regretting it based on the budget bill passing? No longer eligible for PAYE because my undergrad loans are pre-2014, by my calculations with IBR or RAP I’m pay… more

I am gearing up to ask to ask my law firm if I can to go reduced hours for a bit to care for my little one. We are struggling with finding childcare and I also want to be more present while he is this… more