Women in Law

I have a FET transfer scheduled in two weeks but just received my dream in-house counsel job and slated to start in one month. Should I delay my FET transfer until im more settled in? I’ve been both t… more

Hi moms! Curious… did anyone voluntarily work during their maternity leave bc you didn’t want to miss out on key projects or bc the team really needed help? Or at least signed on to check emails or ch… more

Anyone else on big law get back from maternity leave and realize immediately that it’s not going to work? What did you do?

For those who are able to workout, what is your schedule? I’m gaining pound after pound and I know where there’s a will there’s a way but I genuinely can’t figure out how to get enough sleep, work and… more

I have a massive crush on a Board observer of my client, going on 4 years. Don't worry, I've kept it professional the entire time. Sigh. He's not married or attached.

I have a job but hate everything about it now (low pay, lack of respect, fake boss). I’ve been applying through LinkedIn for roles I know I am qualified for, but have not had much luck getting any res… more

We need a class on how to navigate office politics. Speaking for myself..

Firm is retaking headshots. What are your recommendations for clothing’s brands, etc. I want to buy a really good outfit for it as a way to treat myself.

Does anyone have a tried and true white tshirt recommendation? Not a shell or blouse, but a true tshirt. Looking for one I can wear with a blazer with jeans on more casual days that doesn’t wrinkle an… more

Im from London, I have an LLB Law degree and I am looking for a legal assistant role or unpaid work experience in a law firm or legal setting. I've been struggling to get even just work experience
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Where are we going for suiting? My pre-pandemic suits are dying and I need replacements. BR was my go to but it looks like they’ve wound down a lot of their suiting. Thank you!

What strategies do you wonderful women use in meetings when, after you say something that's not met well or is misunderstood by a man, is repeated by a different man and then man one agrees, think… more

Does anyone have an unsupportive spouse - if so, how do you navigate it? I’m a junior associate in big law and my spouse hates how much I work. I don’t feel like this is unique to big law. I think I’… more

Will Trump make IVF free?

Recommendations for career coaches?

I accepted an offer to move in-house and my start date is next week. I just found out that I am pregnant a few days ago so I asked HR at the new company for a copy of their maternity policy. They call… more

My offer wasn’t contingent upon relocation nor was that a a mandatory inclusion in the posting. I did say I would be open to it potentially, but since starting I have decided to put a pin in those pla… more

My partner has been out of work after being laid off for awhile. Im not sure what exactly he can be doing, but I’m getting frustrated because i feel he’s getting complacent by refusing to consider ot… more

I keep a space heater in my office and yeah, I let it really heat up the place. I get cold easily, and being cold makes me sleepy. This one partner has come in a couple times, remarked how hot it is… more

Do people still take vacation the year of their maternity leave? My hours are up and I would like to take a one week vacation this summer. I know I’ll still hit my billable requirement with the prorat… more

Need some separation/divorce advice. I have asked my husband to leave, but he refuses to do so. We own a home together (he doesn’t qualify by himself, but I do) and he cannot afford it by himself but … more

I’m back in the office 5 days a week now (fed gov). Ever since, I’ve developed pretty bad hip pain. I used to work from my standing desk at home but I don’t have that option in the office. I get up ev… more

Did you cut off family or friends based on who they voted for? If so, why?

I’m in the interview process for a new in-house role and just discovered that I am pregnant. I know the conventional wisdom is to accept an offer before disclosing, but I am worried about a negative r… more

Consider participating in this study about toxic workplaces, and particularly abusive bosses.

“For my dissertation, I'm studying how the mistreatment women experience from supervisors at work mirrors the dynamics of intimate… more

I’m a third year M&A at a big firm in one of the bigger offices. I’ve been feeling quite deflated lately because I have came to conclusion that it is literally impossible to make equity partner as… more

Does anyone hear have hearing aids? How expensive were they? Recently learned I have hearing loss in one ear and my ENT recommended I get evaluated for them. I’m in my late 20s so don’t know anyone wi… more

Could greatly benefit from some real life experience or advice here - if anyone here has gone from big law to in-house, can you please describe your experience? How did you go about finding that role?… more

I do not follow sports and am finding it increasingly difficult to feign interest when the beginning of most calls are dominated by the subject. Anyone else like me, and if so do you just check your p… more

I’ve been practicing for five years now and I finally want to get my first designer bag. What is a good first designer bag?

I recently accepted a claims role at a large insurance company to transition in-house. While I enjoy the work-life balance and autonomy, I miss practicing law. I know I want to stay in-house but not a… more

I’m interviewing at a regional firm, coming from a large firm with many service partners. I’d like to ask how many equity partners there are to understand if there is enough work for someone senior li… more

Any recommendations for pregnancy safe workout plans? For reference I weight train 2-3 times a week and have access to a gym, just need a routine to follow after switching from a trainer.

Work in big law sometimes am staffed with another associate. I have a gunner on my case. Not sure how to deal with this.

Anyone moved from Texas to DC or Chicago? I’m wondering if I’ll hear less sexist comments in those areas. I’m in Dallas and the amount of inappropriate comments I hear from both men and women (includi… more

I had a miscarriage in February 2025 after 14 months of trying to conceive. Feeling hopeless & it’s impacting my work. I use to love my job and now I hate it (with other things adding to my reason… more

Is there any professional network for women executives that are good? I have Chief reach out to me all the time but they’re so expensive and not sure worth the $$! I just changed roles and I don’t fee… more