Women in Law

My company offers 6 months paid maternity leave. I am a FTM and work fully remote. I am debating whether I should consider only taking 4 or 5 months leave or the full 6 months. I want to demonstrate I… more

Any reccs for a hands free pump that’s suitable to use in office (I have Spectra S1 for at home use)? Also looking for suggestions on how you clean the pump parts when in office - currently we use the… more

I don’t mean for this to come off any in type of way. I’m thinking about having kids but I don’t want to put my career on hold. I love my career and know that I won’t enjoy staying home with the kids.… more

For moms who were unsure about a 2nd child but ended up having one (unplanned or otherwise), how did things end up? How did it impact your career, sense of self, free time, etc?

How important are references in the lateral job search currently? My current firm practice group is telling me that they don’t do references anymore and that it isn’t important in the lateral process.… more

I am considering becoming a SAHM after 10 years of practice. I have a great job - I am a non-timekeeping attorney in big law (strict 9-5), make good money, and feel valued by the firm. However, the wo… more

I will be retiring from 29 years of Law Enforcement in the next 4 years. I want to get in front of planning my next career goals . Any suggestions? My preference is something less stressful, flexible… more

Any type b people here being managed by type a people pleasers ?

Has anyone asked for reduced hour reqs while pregnant?

How much notice should you give if you are already on medical leave?

How would you describe the culture in Nomura’s legal and compliance department? Anything would be helpful. Thank you.

I’m a sixth year patent associate at a mid-size national law firm (about 150 attorneys) working in a MCOL urban area. I had my annual review and was told I am doing excellent, everything is on track, … more

Just found out I’m pregnant ☺️ 3-4 weeks, so super early, but we’ve been trying for 2-3 months and I was so worried I wouldn’t be able to conceive (over 35) so I’m sooo happy and excited! Any tips wel… more

Moms - to what extent does being on partner track mean you have to deal with an occasional comment about being a working mom or having to miss a kid related activity (ie a comment like sometimes being… more

Been lawyering for five years now, with only one-two week vacation that I took over two years ago. I’m married, husband is also in legal. Work has been pretty much all I do (no hobbies). Need to get… more

I’m currently out on maternity leave with my first and in my third year of practice at a big firm. My husband is also in his third year of practice at a regional firm. I cannot fathom leaving my baby and going ba… more

How would you navigate this situation: my senior associate on a matter has been running about ten days late on a big deliverable for a client. I’ve been offering to draft sections for weeks, but he sa… more

If my due date/maternity leave is starting June 19th, and I want to start working remotely at 36 weeks (May 22), when is the best time to tell the firm?

When should I tell my work that I’m pregnant? It’s my first pregnancy so I’m not really showing yet (still wearing pre-pregnancy clothes). Im 10W and my first OB appt is later this week. I was plannin… more

Pre- pregnancy, I loved my job. The pace, the clients, the legal work, my colleagues. Now I'm back from maternity leave, and it seems the magic is just... gone?

Did anyone else experience this? Do… more

I am considering taking a new job after I get back from maternity leave. I did not plan on leaving, but a new opportunity presented itself towards the end of my leave. I know some firms have a clawbac… more

Became teary-eyed during my performance review today. I’m solo in-house counsel at a software company of 600 employees and my days are basically just answering one-off questions and not having time (o… more

Which BigLaw firms that do NOT prorate bonus for mat leave? Mine prorates bonus (but not salary).

Women in MidLaw (150-500 attorneys), are you happy?

Are daith piercings acceptable these days? Have been pining over getting mine done but worried about if it’ll be OK. Already have 3 lobe piercings per ear with small/tasteful jewelry but no other pier… more

I need some advice. For context: I'm a 5th year associate. I started my career in local government and recently switched to private practice, where we litigate primarily in federal court. I decided to change … more

Any moms who had kids while they were associates (or currently are associates)? How do you all survive, particularly in M&A?

I am a 10+ year senior associate staffed on a very top heavy case. 2 partners, 2 counsel, me, and 2 juniors. I feel like I make very significant contributions to strategy and have a great relationsh… more

Any big law single parents out there? I had a baby and came back from mat leave ready to go only for my child's other parent to leave and make me a single parent to a 6 month old. Would love to he… more

Has anyone worked/had a colleague who worked 70% hours in Big Law? I know several working moms at my firm who have been able to do an 80% schedule but I am considering a request to 70%…kind of nervous… more

I have a multi-week arbitration hearing scheduled for when I’m 9 months pregnant. Does anyone have suggestions for appropriate maternity apparel? Thanks!

Any tips for navigating a lateral move post mat leave? I’m 6 months pregnant and will be out on mat leave in early June. I know the current firm I’m at is not a good fit and I’m not appreciated or val… more

My law firm is working alongside another firm and the partner at the other law firm, who is also a woman, keeps being condescending in front of our mutual client. We are both in transactional work so … more

Genuinely curious how working moms meet their billable hours while being a parent? Our daycare is only open 8-4:30 pm. Not enough hours in the day to bill what I need and my husband is a doctor who wo… more

Would anyone who’s navigated a job search while pregnant be willing to DM me? I don’t want to put too many details out there, but I have a job offer, and I’m looking for advice on negotiating maternit… more

I’m having issues with not being political enough. When I sense a partner is crossing a line, I’m not completely deferential. I make my point ever so slightly and then add a fake deferential piece in … more

I’m a senior corporate associate at a big law firm, on partner track but I am burnt out and don’t like the work. I was recently exposed to family law and it seems so much for interesting. Would I be… more

Lateraled to another v20 firm five months ago, and am currently almost three months pregnant. Firm also has rumors about potential layoffs and it’s been slow. Should I be concerned about sharing news … more

How do you apologize via email?

Do you think disclosing a pregnancy before a salary review is helpful, harmful, or neither?