Women in Law

Not remotely women in law related. Posting in here because it is a female audience.

Trigger warning: sexual assault.

Details in the comments.

I usually do not add an “objective” section to my resumes, but I’m looking to switch practice areas. Is an “objective” section viewed favorably in the legal field? I just feel like I need to explain w… more

Non law but whatever. What are we watching nowadays? Rewatched younger recently and loved it. Comfort shows are grey’s and Gilmore girls. Don’t really feel like rewatching SATC or gossip girl.

Watching friends lose their jobs, the U.S. abandon its commitments to a wide swath of people who are suffering (the article about people in Vietnam who were deformed by agent orange that the U.S. has now just ghosted was par… more

Hi! Is anyone here a FL attorney that represents tenants, or have a recommendation for one? Sorry if you’re seeing this cross-posted all over, I did not realize how hard it would be to find someone wh… more

Anyone else’s firm not allow them to take leave prior to physically giving birth?

Anyone negotiate more maternity leave when applying to jobs? I’m currently 8 weeks pregnant and looking to leave my current firm. I’d only stay here because it has a great maternity leave policy, but … more

Anyone here move from litigation to insurance claims? Looking at a role handling coverage evaluations, managing outside counsel, assessing damages, negotiating claims, and advising on risk. What’s the… more

Thoughts on transitioning from mid-size ID firm (1920 min hours, plus business development that doesn't count towards hours and constant pressure to bill more than the minimum) to a small 2-attorn… more

I’m a (good) junior in biglaw - had great reviews before leave and partners would staff me repeatedly. Returned from leave earlier in the year and has been billing nothing because there’s no work. I h… more

Nearing the end of my tenure in big law. I know I won’t be making partner, and up to this point, I’ve made more money than my husband. We will need to adjust our lifestyle given my likely drop in sala… more

Any M&A associates follow the 5-9 / 9-5 or have another schedule they recommend?

What do you tell yourselves to make it through extra stressful phases at work? I’ve been in my job for a bit over a year and work life balance has pretty good but the last two months have been hell. I… more

Best mentorship program you’ve participated in?

Looking for advice from other moms on how you balance work and family. I just returned from maternity leave and working 8:30 am - 5 pm and plugging back in around 7:30-10 or midnight (sometimes later)… more

Sorry to post this as it’s not law-related but does anyone have suggestions for a babysitting service on Long Island? Or a babysitter you’d recommend (happy to dm about it)! We will be there for a wed… more

Govt attorney here, promised a raise and a promotion by supervisor but raise denied by HR and promotion delayed for over 6+ months because supervisor was told by HR they need to fill other roles. Feel… more

Would you ever switch jobs and accept an offer if you just found out you're pregnant?

I’m starting a new position in privacy and security for a healthcare system. Does anyone recommend any resources starting out to get up to speed? I’ve worked in tech transactions but not healthcare

Hi, I need your suggestions: what’s the best/reliable online retailer for replacement retainers? I noticed mine has a crack in it 😭

It’s time for a new curling wand—which ones do you LOVE?

My company announced today they’re getting rid of the diversity, equity, and inclusion program. They also nixxed “allyship training” and removed it as a behavior goal. Additionally, they will no longe… more

Does anyone here work for a firm with a Southern California office that has a 1700 annual requirement? If so, what firm and practice group?

Ladies - how do you navigate friendships at work, especially with friends who are super competitive (professionally)? To clarify: I don’t see being competitive as a bad trait per se, a lot of lawyers … more

Does anyone else not celebrate or exchange gifts with their s/o on Valentine’s Day?

I want to go in-house and leave my firm ASAP. I have an offer from a large insurance company in claims but fear it won’t get me closer to an Assistant GC role.

I also have two interviews:
1️⃣ Collections & Litigation… more

How do I deal with a junior partner who thinks my question asking is a challenge? I get markups on a draft from this partner and I have questions because I want to make sure I can create a work produc… more

I’m so so behind at work (just the perfect storm of large projects creating a bottle neck). I’m so worn down and anxious. I’ve been practicing 7 years and i’ve never felt so off/insecure that everyone… more

Trying to date while in biglaw will be the death of me. Can’t believe another talking phase is going down in flames and I have to try to bill 8-9 hours today instead of getting under the covers to cry

How are y'all planning your weddings in 2025/2026?

I’m working with an attorney-husband of another female attorney. He is vile, gross, and dishonest to the extreme at work. I don’t think she knows this. Do I tell her?!?! I know it’s none of my busines… more

Should Overtime be a requirement

A female colleague of mine is eloping. I’d like to give her a small congratulations gift as a wedding gift. We are friends so something funny is acceptable. Suggestions?

At my firm, staff are assigned to partners so associates don’t have their own. However, if you have your own cases, you can ask whatever staff you want to handle them so you know who you want when you… more

Think I accidentally invited myself to a party I wasn’t invited to, advice? A month ago at a BBQ, B mentioned to hold a date for a party. Weeks pass, I hear nothing. I had another event come up on the… more

Ladies, this is apropos of nothing, but I just finished breastfeeding and started retinol again — I feel so shiny and new it’s almost overwhelming

Can anyone recommend wrinkle free collared shirts/blouses that work well over zoom and also transition into real life (like I could wear them with leggings to go pickup a kid from school)? Or, at lea… more

Starting to think about family planning- hopefully within the next 1-2 years. Anyone mind sharing how long it took to get pregnant once you began trying? Anything you feel helped or that you would do … more