Women in Law

Jury Trial starts in 1 week. Please hit me with your best tips, I am a clueless second chair and absolutely terrified!

I need some advice: I’ve been job searching for months (currently in big law) and now I’m in a weird place of choosing between US DoJ (antitrust division, I was rejected in December and they came back… more

Unfortunately I have a crush on my opposing counsel and unless I’m completely delusional I think he’s fond of me as well. Is it completely out of the question even after the case resolves? Or can I/sh… more

Karen Dunn is amazing.

Joined a law firm midway through my first trimester. I know I need to tell them soon (nearing mid way through second) but I am so so nervous. Anyone in similar boat now or historically? Would love som… more

Women who went through a breakup in their 30s while working this job and eventually found their partner -please share your stories for a woman who needs uplifting! In my early thirties and just broke up with the … more

I looked for an answer on this but can’t find one.

I am a litigator. I am looking for insight on how to ask my firm to go part-time (reduced hours). I am on maternity leave and am looking ahead when I go back to work.
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I’m in the situation for the first time where I’m working for multiple partners. About a week ago, one of the partners assigned me discovery responses that are not due until the first week of June. I… more

Thinking of becoming an adjunct at a smaller local law school for a switch into “part time” work. I’m in house right now and while I enjoy it, just had my second kid and want more flexibility/time. Has anyone had… more

How to deal with male partner I work with who keeps interrupting me? He likes to call a lot so we communicate over the phone often and 99% of the time he interrupts me at least 1-2 times. Not sure if … more

I interviewed for a partner role this week (currently a senior). They rolled out the red carpet, had even (local) fully remote partners come in to meet me, took me and almost every counsel and partner… more

Am I poor?
I graduated law school in 2019 and work as a government lawyer making $90k/year. I contribute to a pension fund but also have a Roth IRA with $35k in it and $50k in savings. I have no debt … more

I’m in a high volume ID firm where I have to calendar all of my own deadlines and feel like a baby for complaining to myself because no one else seems to think it’s a huge deal. At my old firm, I had … more

What do you do when your nanny quits unexpectedly or that they did something and you really need to replace them because you can’t trust them anymore. I’ve been dealing with one of these situations an… more

Has anyone experienced this - opposing counsel is a totally normal person when he talks to your male colleague but just becomes extremely condescending and rude when talking to you. Makes me question… more

Partner and I are shopping for engagement rings. I don’t know anything about jewelry. What’s the best place to start?

Ladies- I’m a planning a bachelorette for the close friend, and she expects to pay for her portion of everything. Another friend who is helping with planning thinks we the attendees should cover all … more

Does your firm have a support group for mothers or parents? What sort of activities does it offer? Trying to come up with ideas for ours.

Just received an offer to go in house (3rd year corporate associate for reference). I really liked the legal team at this company and the comp package is good, but I just found out that they don’t hav… more

Started in a very small firm 2 months ago as a law clerk/paralegal. Extremely low pay in a VHCOL area (55k no benefits), keeps me even if I fail the bar but if I pass my responsibilities and pay won’t… more

I’m about 4 months pregnant and thinking ahead to my maternity leave which will only be fmla (12 weeks unpaid) and no additional benefits per company policy. No state std either. Anyone else who has b… more

Those of you who left Big Law for a boutique, have you had a positive experience or do you regret it?

For those who took FMLA due to workplace depression, did you just tell people you were taking leave for medical reasons? I know everyone says you don’t have to provide any reason, but let’s be real, y… more

Swinging wildly between feeling like I’m conquering the world and absolutely owning life on one hand to about to watch this house of cards I’ve built come crashing down on the other. I’m already in t… more

The job search process is such an emotional rollercoaster. I’ve made it through two levels and am waiting to hear if I’ll progress to the final round of interviews. I’m fortunate that I’m currently em… more

Any recommendations for reasonably priced divorce attorneys in the DFW area? North side of FW preferable.
Later I may come back and ask for recommendations on counselors that could work with my boomer … more

How do moms in big law and with young kids stay in shape? What workouts do you do/how do you incorporate them into your routine?

In December, I have started as a senior legal counsel position for M&A in a huge corporation and I love it. Prior to that I was in big law specializing in M&A and I am so happy I found an inhouse ro… more

I am a non equity partner, working to develop my book. I have been writing, speaking and networking hard for about a year. I am seeing zero return on my efforts. Is there something else I should be … more

Would you stay at a firm you started 6 weeks ago if you have felt nothing more than burnout and nonstop work? No time for marketing or events and limited time for family? Starting my 5th year and the… more

HELP! I recently left an ID job where billable hours were high, pay was low, and business development was not supported. Came to work for a solo for more pay, WAY fewer hours, and a stated intent to g… more

Hi all! My best friend just had her second kid. I want to get her a gift but she already has all the kid stuff she needs from her first baby. Any recommendations?

There’s a partner I work with who always makes me so nervous and second guess myself. Do you have any techniques to avoid being thrown off by a single person? Even seeing an email from him gives me an… more

Looking for any encouragement or advice from other new moms who have dealt with PPA. I feel like this must be common in our profession. I have been fixating on bad things that could happen to my baby … more

I’m a junior/mid-level and just had a baby. I don’t want to go back to work full-time. Is this career possible with reduced hours? I don’t care about the money; I would rather spend time with my famil… more

Mid-level associate. I’ve always considered making the switch from corporate at a large firm to in-house but haven’t done it yet. Just got back from maternity leave and have had a slew of illnesses ru… more

Is it possible to go part-time as an attorney in a law firm?

Is anyone else here engaged and wondering whether or not to hold off due to the current administration? I am working on drafting my pre-nup (I am an attorney and make a lot more than my fiancé and hav… more

How early did you start looking for child care when pregnant? Also for those that work from home a few days of the week were you able to save money and keep up with the baby while working remote? Not … more