Women in Law

Can everyone share a day in the life? I need inspiration for how to manage my daily schedule. I want to have kids soon but right now idk how it’s possible I’m sure I’m just mismanaging my time.

I’m going to be my niece’s godmother, they’re doing a baptism this weekend at a really formal church in Virginia (high Episcopalian). The thing is, I’m not Christian, so I have no idea what to wear. My sister in … more

Anyone in a relationship with/married to an entrepreneur? How do you handle the opposite lifestyles? He’s always last minute and his friends are too. I of course have to plan and schedule everything a… more

I’m in litigation and also ended a relationship a few months ago. I feel like I have a hard time letting my guard down in dating when we have to have so many walls up all day long. Anyone have any adv… more

I took a sabbatical for 2.5 months thinking that had “cured” my burnout and returned to work. Turns out it was not enough time. I feel so privileged to be working, but realizing how much time true hea… more

What are your firms billing procedures? For example, how often are entries due? What, if any, is the penalty for missing the billing deadline? And, how big is your firm?

What firms (mostly biglaw but can also be slightly smaller firms) in Chicago that does PE/M&A has the least big bro energy in the group? Thanks.

Does asking a plaintiff who claims she is struggling with finances how she got her (insert expensive accessory) during cross-examination at trial in a car accident case seem tone deaf to you? I saw so… more

For those with chronic illness, how did you set your limits and respect them to avoid crashing? I have dealt with arthritis since I am a teenager and I have been practicing for 5 years. My team is sup… more

Returned from maternity leave in January and just feel so burnt out. I just made partner but my hours are tanking now and I just have no motivation to do the work. I’m in litigation. Two under two an… more

Hi ladies
Going to trial. Is it ok to wear sleeveless inside the jacket in court? In California state court btw

Does every powerful/senior partner have a favorite(s)? Is the goal as an associate or younger partner to be the favorite(s)? How do you know you are a favorite?

I wasn't sure where to post this. I got an offer I can't refuse from a pi firm after working in criminal law for a decade and being over it. Any insight into what its like in personal injury. I'm used… more

There’s this scene in Midnight In Paris where Owen Wilson’s character asks Hemingway to read his novel because he wants his opinion…Hemingway tells Owen Wilson’s character something like “If it's … more

Need advice. Recently had a baby and my work has been super flexible letting me wfh 3 days a week. Just got an email that they want to start increasing my in-office days. I have no problem with this e… more

Looking for recommendations for a lawyer in Colorado to help with my prenup. Please post any recs here and thank you very much!

I’m a second year attorney and I feel like all I do is work and it’s really the only part of my identity. When I’m not at work I just bed rot and scroll. I’m just not sure how to fix it — I can’t real… more

Mothers - how many weeks can you pull 65-70+ billable hour weeks? Feeling like this isn’t aligning with my values as a mom and wondering if I’m just soft. I haven’t seen my kid all week

Favorite comfortable cute flats for the office?
Eyeing the Rothy’s almond toe sling back ..
While I ask this, I’ll share I ended up SUPER happy with sheertex tights that I found recommend in this grou… more

Biglaw partners who are parents: maybe a controversial question, but would you choose this path of intensely working mom if you have an option not to? Almost everyone I know who is a partner and a mom… more

I’m 7 weeks pregnant with my first and suffering severe nausea all day. I feel so bad for not billing and wondering what my options are if the nausea continues as I’ve heard it does through the rest o… more

Has anyone in Biglaw lateraled and then gotten pregnant within the first 6 months at the new firm? Really want to move from current longtime firm, which has been struggling to pull any decent work in … more

What would you find to be fair in a prenup for someone who plans to stay at home with children. Same sex relationship, one of us in big law one of us in corporate job that pays well. Curious how anyon… more

Has anyone used a surrogate and still took your full maternity leave? Did anyone make comments about it or expect you to work more through your leave?

What should someone starting a solo practice know before starting? 4 years of legal experience trying to start something on the side while keeping current 9-5, so when I’m ready to start a family I ca… more

Did your firm expect you to monitor your emails while out on maternity leave?

Did you tell clients when you were going out on maternity leave? I work on some matters with limited partner involvement and I’m concerned they will be mad I didn’t tell them. My supervising partner t… more

What did you say in your out of office message for maternity leave?

Partners - how long did it take you to grow your book enough that you didn’t need to work for anyone else and you could support yourself?

For my fellow ladies who wear makeup, how much makeup to wear for jury trials? My first trial (3 week in person jury trial) is set to go next month. I usually go for a natural look at work but was won… more

I am 17 weeks pregnant and finally getting a shot at my dream in-house role. I have my second interview today and they want someone to start within a month or two. If all goes well, how/when do I hand… more

Advice for rebuilding trust in marriage? There hasn't been infidelity or any "big" breach, but my trust in my partner has eroded due to his unreliability in little things. He loves me an… more

What area of practice are you in that you don’t completely hate your life? lol don’t have to love it but it’s manageable.

Please advise me (Chicago / big law) Benefits of transitioning from being a senior executive assistant to a corporate paralegal? I’m about to wrap up a paralegal certification and have the chance to e… more

Anyone here successfully transitioned to an in-house role on an H1B visa? Fifth year in big law and I’m finding out that that’s my biggest hurdle right now.

What are bonuses like for in-house attorneys? Think large, publicly traded company.

Is Hydrafacial worth it compared to a regular facial? I’ve been wanting to try but it’s so expensive compared to a regular facial!