Women in Law

I just heard a recording of myself interviewing a witness and am mortified. I sound unconfident and like a little girl. There are lots of “ok”, “um”, and “like”. Any tips?

It finally happened. Someone walked in on me while pumping. It was the assistant to one of the company founders (I'm in house). I forgot to engage the lock and I am the only nursing mom at the mom… more

After having a baby I had rapid hair shedding but then around 6 months after, the shedding stopped and new hair started growing all over the place. This really makes me look “unkept” or just messy. I … more

Anyone change jobs and notice their posture got better? Ha im convinced my toxic job is giving me a hunchback in addition to anxiety and depression 🙃

Has anyone been terminated from their employer due to alleged undue hardship when their leave of absence exceeded 6 months (it will be about 10 months post delivery for me by the time I return due to … more

I just lateraled to a new firm (big law) in early December and I just found out I’m pregnant. If everything works out, I’ll be going on mat leave just before the one year mark of starting at this firm… more

Hi Ladies,
If you are a litigation attorney, how far along in your pregnancy did you stop going to court? I am 28 weeks and each week that passes make it more difficult to walk through the court house … more

Been an insurance defense attorney for 4 yrs about to switch over to PI and open my own firm. I understand that getting cases will be one of the most important factors. Personal injury attorneys - wha… more

I don’t handle stress well and didn’t plan on ending up in a litigation role. I work at a civil litigation firm that handles complex insurance defense/commercial matters. I work under a completely non… more

At a big law firm (PI). How early did you tell HR you were pregnant? Past pregnancy I waited till I was showing. But now, this firm is more unstable. Fires every month. Trying to get ahead of things t… more

I just came back from a retreat with my practice group and it just confirmed how much I don’t vibe with these people. I feel so stuck and the market is so bad right now. Just looking for solidarity (a… more

Anybody work for the ACLU and willing to share some insight?

Recommendations for where to buy professional maternity clothes and/or clothes that are bump friendly? I’m starting at a new firm 17 weeks pregnant and am in desperate need of clothes that fit, especi… more

In my 30s and am looking for a wardrobe update. I'm looking for high quality basics, kind of like a capsule wardrobe. Looking for something above an Ann Taylor with high quality materials, like co… more

Trying to be positive on this Friday! What’s one work task you look forward to doing/love doing? For me, it’s a mediation memo… love being less formal than a motion and telling the story of the case.

Do you ever just get sick of men talking 😂

I commute with my husband daily since we work closeby. He makes me an hour later daily (mind you we wake up at the same time and I manage to blow out my hair and pack us breakfast lunch in that time).… more

Any recommendation of a good tailor that can help resize a suit? (NY)

Why are so many women attorneys so awful? I have had 3 horribly toxic female bosses, with the latest going so far as to give me a bad review and actually not give me my full bonus or a raise. I work a… more

Venting: being a business owner sucks sometimes. I just found out I’m pregnant, and have shitty insurance coverage that doesn’t cover any visits. And my husband is currently unemployed 😩

Going to my first client dinner with a partner at a trendy NYC restaurant. I work closely with the client but they are generally young and laid back but important clients of ours. Ladies what are we… more

Saw this on tik tok.

What is the most unhinged what you went about getting a job?

Why do I hate anything involving networking so much? I’m a competent and established lawyer and still stress so much about what to say in a simple email introducing two people. Like how much do I have… more

Any advice for handling an informal PIP? I’ve been working on some communication issues at my firm and thought I was improving but recently got called in by my boss and was told I have to turn things … more

Totally not law related but I want to hear everyone’s experiences with buying a house in a different state. For context we are relocating from upstate NY to south eastern PA (around a four hour drive)… more

How would you handle - I’m a fairly good junior in biglaw m&a (multiple partner and seniors have staffed me multiple time and have had good reviews). I’ve never had any real issues working with an… more

I’m finally in school, pursuing my bachelors in criminal justice. I can’t find a job in the legal field remotely. I’m feeling extremely sad. I don’t know what else
to do. I’ve applied to so many place… more

Hi ladies, what are your favorite cotton tshirt brands? Something that’s good quality and can look nice with jeans and a blazer on a casual office day. Not too boxy but not tight fit either (5 months … more

Anyone feel super antisocial/over the office politics when pregnant?

I love the firm I’m with and I love my job, but I need better pay. I work in Workers Compensation Defense. My job is hybrid remote (mostly remote). Any recommendations on firms to look at that pay par… more

Does anyone in Orange County, California love the firm they work at? I want to hear about people who are happy and what they do.

How late did you wait to tell your firm you were pregnant? I’ve read through previous posts and people seemed to tell firms early. I’ve been fine the first trimester. I was waiting to find out about a… more

Talk to me about evening dress at firm retreats.

At one point, someone told me to just wear a sundress, and I think that might be true if it’s a really nice, high-end, conservative sundress. But I d… more

What’s a legal job that will pay me well (like at least $125,000-150,000) AND that will also have really solid maternity leave/flexibility once I’m back at work after mat leave.