Women in Law

Hoping I’m not alone at 15 weeks pregnant (first time mom), crying after work on a weekly basis because I just can’t keep up with the demands or the cognitive functioning to perform in big law anymore… more

Anyone switch from law to legal recruiting (internal)? How did you deal with the pay cut?

How much did you pay to finalize your prenup? I initially thought to use a work benefit but found the in network lawyers to be unresponsive/not very good. Found a new one that seems like they could be… more

Is anyone looking for an experienced litigation paralegal in South Jersey or Philadelphia? I have over 15 years in NJ and PA on both the plaintiff and defense side. I am looking to go from remote to… more

Turns out perfectionism makes you a good attorney but not a happy one 🥲

I'm finding it so difficult to find an in-house counsel position as a new attorney. I honestly feel like giving up. My only experience is in-house and I'd like to stay there. No question here,… more

This might be a stupid question but is insurance defense and liability defense the same area?

Hi all! Lateraling for the first time as a junior. A friend recommended her recruiter but I've never worked with one before. Any tips or red flags to look out for? Thanks!

What’s a good way to figure whether a boutique firm will have good work life balance? The firm is so tiny (~10 attorneys) that no one on the outside really has any insight.

I have an interview next we… more

I just returned to work after my maternity leave. I am experiencing so much anxiety. I can’t seem to focus on my work and worry constantly about my child. He is going to be full-time with his dad for … more

Anybody have a good recommendation for a day of wedding coordinator in DC under $2000?

Has anyone left one job for another just due to maternity leave policies? I love *some* of the partners I work with, but the firm is not accommodating when it comes to pregnancy, and the maternity lea… more

I asked to temporarily change offices as a pregnancy accommodation and was told that my request would be considered in “the overall context of my performance” which is now to be discussed on a call wi… more

It’s time for me to leave Big Law. It’s taking a toll on my relationship and the money isn’t worth it anymore. I’m in the process of joining a local boutique, but I’m having trouble walking away from the prestig… more

Currently on maternity leave and dreading going back to work. I work at a biglaw firm where we don’t get much real litigation experience and the work is uninteresting, but the firm has 6 months of mat… more

How do people bill 60 hours a week? Especially parents? As in I know it’s doable and plenty of people do but what does your life look like like does laundry go? Do you eat while you work? Do you not/b… more

Does anyone feel like they have meaningful connections with people at work? I’m a senior associate, considering partnership. I feel like all the women partners I work with are too busy and stressed to… more

I have an opportunity at a PI firm in ID, and was wondering if y'all would please share your PI pay structure. I am ten years out of law school: 1 yr of PI experience (hourly contract), 4 yr family, landlord-… more

Took time off planning to leave law, but went back in-house to give it one more shot. Good bosses, good pay, short commute—but I’m experiencing the same feelings of unfulfillment and anxiety. Anyone e… more

Need guidance. I work at a small boutique firm but want to transition back into big law. After graduating during a booming corporate market, I didn’t pass the bar on my first try and got sidelined. I&… more

Any litigator moved from biglaw to a lifestyle firm for better work life balance? I’ll be taking 40% paycut and I’m trying to understand if it will be worth it.

I’m a new associate at a firm and have been asked to play in a low stakes golf tournament with some of the partners. I think this is a great opportunity to connect with them. However I’ve never played golf (I war… more

Pregnant attorneys! I’ve seen so many posts about struggles during pregnancy. You are not alone. If anyone gives you grief for low hours during pregnancy, you don’t want to work there anyway!

I need some career advice.

Government attorney here. I was recently told I'm being placed on a PIP. I've never directly received any negative feedback on my performance but I was told that my supervising a… more

Do I have to choose? AM10 senior associate, and looking to switch to a completely different practice area. But also trying to expand my family (I already have multiple kids). I had an amazing intervie… more

Anyone been able to negotiate fully remote for their third trimester?

Third trimester; feel like I’m either so tired and can’t function or so stressed I want to have a heart attack. Is this normal ?! How to make it through the end?

Maternity Leave

I work for a mid tier London law firm and am currently on maternity leave returning within the next couple of months.

My strong preference would be to work on a part time basis however, I suspect that might not wash as a … more

Pregnant for the second time after a miscarriage earlier this year. Both pregnancies I have had close to a full first trimester of the usual symptoms - nausea, dry heaving, fatigue, headaches, etc. I … more

Help! Attending a “post-wedding celebration reception” at a brewery tomorrow and just realized they didn’t provide a dress code! What would you wear? I was thinking a nice sundress? Don’t want to bug … more

I’m 39 years old and breaking up with my boyfriend of two years. It’s been really traumatizing as I thought he was the one and then his behavior just started changing, becoming neglectful and abusive.… more

I’m trying to leave big law and hoping to join a boutique. Any advice on what to highlight in my resume or say in my cover letter to stand out?

Does anyone know of any firms that have lower billable requirements (maybe 1200-1500) and do white collar/FCA work? Bonus points if they are WFH. I’m 7 years out but also a mom expecting my second soo… more

I’m looking for some advice on how to ride the coat tails of going viral on LinkedIn to generate referrals. Have anyone ever done this? Anything I should know now?

5th year L&E associate and 8 months pregnant. Really struggling to analyze claims and write reports. Any tips to deal with pregnancy brain??

The assassination of Melissa Hortman, her husband and their family dog (in addition to the attempted murder of Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife) has really shaken me. State legislator… more