Women in Law

Is it acceptable to tell my new supervising partner that I’m pregnant via email? For context, I’m now 6.5 months, I started 3 weeks ago, got the offer in 2025 but because of all the holidays, the proc… more

I'm a senior associate at one of the classic "tech" firms (think Fenwick, WSGR, Cooley). I have pretty much never worn a suit since OCI. I'm trying to lateral now so I need a suit bu… more

Hi all! I have been slammed and traveling a lot for work these last few weeks and my husband has been amazing through all of it. We just celebrated his birthday and I gave him a big gift, but I’d like… more

How do you track your time? I work in a high volume transactional practice and find it difficult to capture my time. I am constantly switching between matters.

I have a client who would like to send a long text message thread to me for informal discovery. Does anyone have recommendations on apps for this service?

Women with curly hair, do you straighten your hair for work?

I have 3b/3c curls. I usually wear it curly, but my curls are looking rough these days (the heating and dry winter air has made my hair supe… more

I’ve turned off all work notifications on my phone and I consciously do not check my work email after I log off at night but I’m incredibly anxious when I start in the mornings. I am absolutely terrif… more

Any advice for a corporate senior associate who has realized too late they really dislike being a deal lawyer (fund formation practice without regulatory experience)? I am thinking about how I can try… more

Denver folks - Is Golden too far for a commute to downtown business district? Everyone says it’s doable but I would like perspective from those subject to billable hours. I would love to move to Golde… more

I moved to big law last summer from a different industry. Serious question- how does anyone have a life? Late night and weekend emails that expect immediate responses - I can’t be at my computer all … more

Thoughts/experience going on reduced hours/flex situation, especially in big law. Will be more senior end of mid-level group when I return from leave with my second baby. Does it actually improve your… more

My social media algorithm is full of such cute office clothes but all of it is crap quality yet extremely overpriced. I'm sure most of them are drop shipping.

Where can I get some modern and profes… more

How exactly does the GS scale work for government? I understand the MINIMAL requirements to go up a level, but that doesn't mean that meeting those requirements will automatically place you at that level. more

Just got my first order of clothes from Quince. One pair of slacks has one leg that is longer than the other. Is this typical?

Has anyone practiced a while and done a career pivot successfully?

I bounced around some after law school, got an llm from a top law school, worked at am50 firms doing transactional (various industries… more

Has anyone here raised a sexual harassment complaint against a fellow or more senior attorney?

How did it work out for you, what happened? I know how it’s supposed to work, but I’m curious to see how i… more

If I tell HR that I’m pregnant as a way to explain why I’ve been working from home more (4 day in a week policy), will they likely tell the partners? I don’t want the partners to know yet so wondering what I shou… more

I am 6 months pregnant and asked my employer to consider short term WFH accommodations following birth. That request was denied so I informed them that in that case I would need to take the unpaid FML… more

Hello ladies, I’m in the final stage of completing my Barrister course. I’m a mature student with 7 years’ experience in financial services regulatory work. I’m seeking advice on securing pupillage in… more

What kind of shoes do you wear to court with a suit in the winter in the city (when you can’t change shoes in the car)? I usually wear flats with pantyhose type socks underneath but going to court in … more

How are folks managing stress? I have a throbbing lower back pain and chest tightness that ramps up throughout the day. It goes away when I’m relaxed.

How are we dealing with (suspected) sexist coworkers? There’s an associate on several of my teams who ALWAYS manages to assign me the more “secretarial” tasks (note taking etc.) even though we’re the … more

I'm an attorney in Miami, but recently I’ve had a lot of winter travel to the Midwest and New England, including for court appearances. I’m struggling with what shoes to wear. Wearing my pumps on … more

Not law related but the women here have wonderful advice. How did you know your partner was the one? What made you feel ready to marry them?

I got fired from big law as an 8th year in early 2025. My reviews were good until the final one where they said I wasn’t meeting expectations.

I spent last year searching for in house roles (that I lost to more qualified peop… more

Is anyone else plagued by PMDD? For the last ~10 days of my cycle I have the worst brain fog, anxiety and fatigue. Having a hard time efficiently billing and keeping typos out of my work. I feel like … more

Going to begin TTC this spring but I’m a little bored in my in-house counsel role and wondering if I should try going back to big law/litigation. Was there for 3 years and have been in-house 1 year. W… more

Those of you who still work at the federal government? How are things feeling these days?

I HATE the partners on my team. They only care about themselves, lack compassion, kindness, and understanding. They throw each other under the bus (and obvi associates too). They can’t keep associates… more

How to do this job postpartum? Had my baby 4 months ago. I’m back at work. My brain doesn’t work. I feel dumb and am already missing internal deadlines because everything takes me a million times long… more

Any ideas for a job as a single mom? Private practice is too busy and government is in flexible. 5 day in office requirements are difficult too. Struggling with this next chapter of my life.

Hello - I’m 7 years into the practice. I’ve done mostly ID work, but went into PI for a bit and now exclusively do workers comp. I feel unstimulated, but I don’t necessarily want to go back into ID (… more

Has anyone here been diagnosed with postpartum depression? If so, what were the signs? Did you take medication and do you recommend it, or are there other ways to combat it? I’m 8 months postpartum bu… more

How do you go about telling a partner that your pregnant? Assuming it’s after speaking to HR?

Hi all - I am a new partner at a v10 firm and currently 35 weeks pregnant. My firm has a general in office policy of 4 days a week. When is it appropriate to stop going into the office? I spoke with H… more

Any lawyers went into claims/adjusting to be a more present mom but miss the law firm life and “lawyering” - love to hear thoughts

Has anyone ever done/would you do a jury trial super pregnant? Like 3rd trimester pregnant

I’m in a really abusive situation and I’m not married. I have tried to seek help from my brother without revealing too much, but multiple, repeated, requests to speak or even get a text back are ignor… more

I’m leaving my job. The question - when do i give notice? I have two job offers lined up. I haven’t decided which but for purposes of this question, it doesn’t really matter because I am leaving. HOWE… more