Legal Empathy Network: A Peer Support SaaS for Lawyers' Well-being
The Reddit post and its comments highlight a significant issue within the legal profession: a pervasive lack of empathy, a cutthroat environment, and feelings of isolation, especially in high-stress fields like immigration law. The original poster's experience of falling and receiving no assistance, coupled with comments describing lawyers as 'savages' or 'trained to cut throats,' points to a deeper problem than just a one-off incident. Many lawyers feel a lack of kindness and community within their field.
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- Discreet Help/Check-in Feature: A feature allowing users to discreetly request or offer assistance in professional settings (e.g., 'Are you okay?' private messages after a stressful court appearance or incident).
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Origin Reddit Post
r/lawyertalk
Mini rant
Posted by u/Junkyardcatt•07/18/2025
Today walking into the lobby for immigration court, one of my heels slipped off and I completely ate shit in front of everyone landing on my hands and knees. A room full of attorneys and visi
Top Comments
u/Persist23
Ugh. That sucks. I would’ve asked you if you were okay and helped you up and/or run to get you an ice pack for your knees
u/blind-eyed
I'm not surprised at all. Trained to cut throats since Moot Court, LR&W in 1L. Sorry we had to learn about their collective lack of common decency at your expense.
u/UsedApricot6270
You ok?
u/AggrievedGoose
Been in a similar situation. I once tripped on the sidewalk of a busy medical school campus and fell flat on my face. I got a huge black eye. Not one medical student stopped to see if I was O
u/Badtexture_
I don’t know if anyone else experiences this but I tend to only help if they’re down more than a second or two. I’ve seen people eat shit and immediately get back up and continue, and I assum
u/chrismac72
So would I; can’t imagine this happening in Germany, honestly… feel virtually hugged 🤗🍀☀️
u/LAMG1
The environment created by this administration is nothing but cruel.
u/ReaderMo22
I think a lot of people feel as you do. People react differently and lawyers are still people. Some are jerks and some are wonderful. And until they prove which they are let’s give everyone t
u/Junkyardcatt
Heels completely flew off 🥲 had to crawl up barefoot and grab the damn culprits
u/Beginning_Brick7845
If I saw you fall like that I would have discreetly checked for make sure you were OK, and if you were, I would have moved on as though I didn’t see it because I would like you to be able to
u/KaskadeForever
They did make an announcement later in the day that the person was ok, so that was nice to hear. But while it was happening, everyone just kept writing and it was a very surreal feeling.
u/Junkyardcatt
Eeep that’s awful! I hope that person was okay. I wish heartlessness wasn’t a component of this field. Especially not in immigration. We need heart
u/Junkyardcatt
Ugh that is terrible. I’m glad you had her there with you. I thought removal defense immigration attorneys were inherently compassionate but I guess that applies to their clients only
u/Junkyardcatt
I think that’s why I’m so naive to lawyers indifference. I’ve never been cutthroat since law school and I’m very type B and casual. Always shared outlines. Never did law review. Just wanted t
u/Junkyardcatt
I felt almost whiny posting this but you know I would’ve been like hey I might have Tylenol in my car if you need it or at least offered to grab that persons purse/briefcase while they got up
u/ZER0-P0INT-ZER0
That's messed up. You work among goddamned savages.
u/Top_Estate9880
We were good, thanks for asking. It was my fault for rushing. Being the size of a house, sweating profusely, and running late is a bad combo.
u/Junkyardcatt
Oh my gosh I hope you and your baby were okay!
u/Junkyardcatt
I guess it depends on the person. I think if someone falls and you’ve made eye contact and stared, even if they get up it’s polite to ask if they’re alright or need anything. But also depends
u/FrugallyFickle
The bailiff was in a little office/window outside the courtroom when it happened, so he wasn’t there. One of the defense attorneys was built like a linebacker too! 6’5” and broad-ass shoulder
u/Junkyardcatt
Umm yes plz I need some recs for anti slip heels asap lol
u/Jaded_Esq
Sorry that happened to you. Sometimes, people don't want to add to the embarrassment or make a situation more awkward by rushing in to help.
u/UsedApricot6270
As long as you made meaningful eye contact with the judge and invite them to your wedding, it will all be ok. 👍
u/ReaderMo22
I think a lot of people feel as you do. People react differently and lawyers are still people. Some are jerks and some are wonderful. And until they prove which they are let’s give everyone t
u/TrainXing
What a shitty culture where people have to say "I know I'm not entitled to KINDNESS‽" WTF. Yeah, yeah you are "entitled" to kindness and common decency. These people are low class, ill manner
u/UsedApricot6270
You ok?
u/buttacreamsugaplum
Ugh im sorry. If it makes you feel any better, the same exact thing happened to me in the hallway and all of the attorneys just watched me fall. My supervisor was with me and grabbed my hand,
u/UsedApricot6270
You ok?
u/mariachiguerita
What bunch of fucjwrs (lol). Maybe they thought it would embarrass you more if they made over you? But still. Falling in heels - fuuuuc. But you lived and will see another day!
u/Truthsayer007
This world has lost its soul. One of my clients was punched in the face and no one stopped to help her. Instead they recorded her. Idk what happened to this world. People suck.
u/No_Today_Satan_2323
I'm tired of people being ugly in this profession. I hope you are okay, at least you have a soul
u/UsedApricot6270
As long as you made meaningful eye contact with the judge and invite them to your wedding, it will all be ok. 👍
u/Junkyardcatt
Umm yes plz I need some recs for anti slip heels asap lol
u/Junkyardcatt
Oh you knew him?! Ohh hellll no. I woulda called him out if we were cool and he did nothing. Especially w that build
Georgia was an interesting place to practice for sure lol but in rural G
u/KaskadeForever
They did make an announcement later in the day that the person was ok, so that was nice to hear. But while it was happening, everyone just kept writing and it was a very surreal feeling.
u/Allmyexesliveintx333
I’m sorry.
u/Junkyardcatt
Yeah it was all older male attorneys who watched it happen. One half got up to his credit.
Once the shoes flew off, my dignity for the day disappeared
But see yes that’s the appropriate app
u/Jaded_Esq
Sorry that happened to you. Sometimes, people don't want to add to the embarrassment or make a situation more awkward by rushing in to help.
u/Junkyardcatt
Thank you so much for the kind words and well wishes 💕 and I am glad the judge had some sympathy once he saw my knees and the struggle to stand up and down
u/UsedApricot6270
You ok?
u/Junkyardcatt
I am too. We need CLE’s on being more human or something. I try to keep my soul and be a decent person through these difficult times
Thank you for the well wishes 😊
u/fifitsa8
Wow, some people suck. Sorry that happened to you. Are you feeling ok now?
u/rungreyt
Sounds about right tbh. Of course it was the non-white collar people who offered to help. I'm sorry that happened to you and hope you're feeling better.
u/Junkyardcatt
After a bit of ibuprofen and icing, I do thank you for asking. And yeah I’m sadly learning people suck more than I already thought
u/Junkyardcatt
After a bit of ibuprofen and icing, I do thank you for asking. And yeah I’m sadly learning people suck more than I already thought
u/LAMG1
The environment created by this administration is nothing but cruel.
u/Junkyardcatt
I think that’s why I’m so naive to lawyers indifference. I’ve never been cutthroat since law school and I’m very type B and casual. Always shared outlines. Never did law review. Just wanted t
u/Badtexture_
I don’t know if anyone else experiences this but I tend to only help if they’re down more than a second or two. I’ve seen people eat shit and immediately get back up and continue, and I assum
u/Allmyexesliveintx333
I’m sorry.
u/Junkyardcatt
Ugh that is terrible. I’m glad you had her there with you. I thought removal defense immigration attorneys were inherently compassionate but I guess that applies to their clients only
u/ZER0-P0INT-ZER0
That's messed up. You work among goddamned savages.
u/Junkyardcatt
I can definitely sympathize with keeping our heads barely above water now that ice has directed bonds basically are out of the picture now.
Thank you! I’m debating on retiring heels after th
u/OkVictory3453
Can we start a thread about shitty shoes pls!!?? I'm so over them
u/FrugallyFickle
The bailiff was in a little office/window outside the courtroom when it happened, so he wasn’t there. One of the defense attorneys was built like a linebacker too! 6’5” and broad-ass shoulder
u/UsedApricot6270
As long as you made meaningful eye contact with the judge and invite them to your wedding, it will all be ok. 👍
u/Junkyardcatt
It seems that sweat+heels isn’t a good combo
u/MsVxxen
I feel for you.
The level of inhumanity is just, well, scary.
Here's my virtual hand up after the fact! :)
Good luck.
u/Junkyardcatt
Oh my gosh I hope you and your baby were okay!
u/SouthSeaworthiness16
I truly never laughed so hard , even as im writing this , the way you EXSPLAIN I feel like I was there! Sorry but your so funny! What are you staring at, Got me !
u/Junkyardcatt
I am too. We need CLE’s on being more human or something. I try to keep my soul and be a decent person through these difficult times
Thank you for the well wishes 😊
u/Junkyardcatt
After a bit of ibuprofen and icing, I do thank you for asking. And yeah I’m sadly learning people suck more than I already thought
u/Persist23
Ugh. That sucks. I would’ve asked you if you were okay and helped you up and/or run to get you an ice pack for your knees
u/Junkyardcatt
I wish no one saw! But it was loud and everyone just stared. I’m like well don’t just stare damn this is making it worse. Like the layout of the entrance it was right smack in the middle
u/DocBarLaw
Most people just suck. Attorneys especially so. I’m no longer amazed at how insanely unprofessional some, no MANY Florida attorneys are.
u/Junkyardcatt
Ooh thanks for the recommendation they have some cute styles!
And thank you so much that means a lot 🥹
u/blind-eyed
I'm not surprised at all. Trained to cut throats since Moot Court, LR&W in 1L. Sorry we had to learn about their collective lack of common decency at your expense.
u/AggrievedGoose
Been in a similar situation. I once tripped on the sidewalk of a busy medical school campus and fell flat on my face. I got a huge black eye. Not one medical student stopped to see if I was O
u/fifitsa8
Glad to hear that! Try to elevate your foot over heart level with some cushions under it, it helps.
On the plus side, though some people suck, my experience has been that when I meet good peo
u/Junkyardcatt
Oh you knew him?! Ohh hellll no. I woulda called him out if we were cool and he did nothing. Especially w that build
Georgia was an interesting place to practice for sure lol but in rural G
u/Top_Estate9880
I am not sure if it's really about solidarity. I fell in the courthouse while 8 months pregnant and no one did anything. I think they were shocked and then I got back up and booked it because
u/BrookSidhe
I’m so sorry. I would have absolutely come over to help you.
Hope you weren’t seriously injured. Monitor yourself in the next few days. You could experience the delayed onset of some pain w
u/Beginning_Brick7845
Exactly this.
u/Beginning_Brick7845
If I saw you fall like that I would have discreetly checked for make sure you were OK, and if you were, I would have moved on as though I didn’t see it because I would like you to be able to
u/KaskadeForever
They did make an announcement later in the day that the person was ok, so that was nice to hear. But while it was happening, everyone just kept writing and it was a very surreal feeling.
u/Persist23
Ugh. That sucks. I would’ve asked you if you were okay and helped you up and/or run to get you an ice pack for your knees
u/ReallyGamerDude
You know what? That's a good thing. You can be a great lawyer without being a "typical" lawyer. Good for you! Sounds like what you're doing is working!
u/Ashamed_Branch5435
This!!! Exactly this. If I fall in public & I'm not actively bleeding/obviously injured, I want people to go on & act as if they didn't see me just biff it. I only want help if I'm CL
u/NewLawGuy24
Same.
Be strong F those losers who didn’t help
u/FrugallyFickle
I’m so sorry that happened. That’s awful, and they should do better. When I was a prosecutor, I was physically and verbally assaulted by a victim whose case I dismissed. It was a road rage in
u/Junkyardcatt
I appreciate that thank you
u/Badtexture_
I don’t know if anyone else experiences this but I tend to only help if they’re down more than a second or two. I’ve seen people eat shit and immediately get back up and continue, and I assum
u/Jaded_Esq
Sorry that happened to you. Sometimes, people don't want to add to the embarrassment or make a situation more awkward by rushing in to help.
u/TrainXing
What a shitty culture where people have to say "I know I'm not entitled to KINDNESS‽" WTF. Yeah, yeah you are "entitled" to kindness and common decency. These people are low class, ill manner
u/Junkyardcatt
Eeep that’s awful! I hope that person was okay. I wish heartlessness wasn’t a component of this field. Especially not in immigration. We need heart
u/rudemilk
I’m honestly shocked that was your experience. I’m used to a high level of camaraderie between the immigration attorneys in the region I work. I would’ve helped you up and probably made a sel
u/chrismac72
So would I; can’t imagine this happening in Germany, honestly… feel virtually hugged 🤗🍀☀️
u/Junkyardcatt
Thank you so much for your comment that makes me feel so much better and gives me hope that not all lawyers have lost their souls and hearts 💕
u/buttacreamsugaplum
Ugh im sorry. If it makes you feel any better, the same exact thing happened to me in the hallway and all of the attorneys just watched me fall. My supervisor was with me and grabbed my hand,
u/fifitsa8
Wow, some people suck. Sorry that happened to you. Are you feeling ok now?
u/UsedApricot6270
You ok?
u/NewLawGuy24
Same.
Be strong F those losers who didn’t help
u/LAMG1
The environment created by this administration is nothing but cruel.
u/Junkyardcatt
I can definitely sympathize with keeping our heads barely above water now that ice has directed bonds basically are out of the picture now.
Thank you! I’m debating on retiring heels after th
u/TheRealDreaK
Ugh, I’m sorry that happened. Those folks don’t have manners. :( Although I will say I’m the opposite though, I want everyone to pretend that it didn’t happen, do not even look my direction,
u/jmwy86
Whoa.
u/Junkyardcatt
I actually don’t have any friends that are lawyers. I have lawyers that I’m friendly with, but all of my friends are non lawyers. Maybe my personality just doesn’t mesh w this job 🤷🏻♀️
u/Junkyardcatt
I hope so too. But unfortunately the fall was front and center
But this is true. And we stand up and persist :)
Safe to say I may persist in flats next time though
u/fifitsa8
Wow, some people suck. Sorry that happened to you. Are you feeling ok now?
u/DocBarLaw
Most people just suck. Attorneys especially so. I’m no longer amazed at how insanely unprofessional some, no MANY Florida attorneys are.
u/Top_Estate9880
I am not sure if it's really about solidarity. I fell in the courthouse while 8 months pregnant and no one did anything. I think they were shocked and then I got back up and booked it because
u/ZER0-P0INT-ZER0
That's messed up. You work among goddamned savages.
u/OwslyOwl
That happened to me a few weeks ago while walking up the steps, though it was only me and security. Security started to ask if I was okay and I told them they saw nothing lol.
Maybe the ot
u/Junkyardcatt
Thank you so much for your comment that makes me feel so much better and gives me hope that not all lawyers have lost their souls and hearts 💕
u/TheRealDreaK
Ugh, I’m sorry that happened. Those folks don’t have manners. :( Although I will say I’m the opposite though, I want everyone to pretend that it didn’t happen, do not even look my direction,
u/ReallyGamerDude
There are, indeed, some very good apples, but sadly, they are too often few and far between. Being a lawyer doesn't automatically mean you have to be a jack-ass, but the law does seem to attr
u/fifitsa8
Glad to hear that! Try to elevate your foot over heart level with some cushions under it, it helps.
On the plus side, though some people suck, my experience has been that when I meet good peo
u/Junkyardcatt
Ugh that is terrible. I’m glad you had her there with you. I thought removal defense immigration attorneys were inherently compassionate but I guess that applies to their clients only
u/Junkyardcatt
Oh my gosh I hope you and your baby were okay!
u/Junkyardcatt
Thank you so much for the kind words and well wishes 💕 and I am glad the judge had some sympathy once he saw my knees and the struggle to stand up and down
u/Phenomenal_Fox
Oh no! I’m sorry that happened 😔. Glad the security staff came to help though! And I’m sorry our fellow counselors let you down. They probably didn’t have enough bandwidth and were just tryin
u/BrookSidhe
I’m so sorry. I would have absolutely come over to help you.
Hope you weren’t seriously injured. Monitor yourself in the next few days. You could experience the delayed onset of some pain w
u/KaskadeForever
I’m sorry that happened, hope you’re feeling better.
When I took the bar exam, someone had a medical emergency during the test. The paramedics came in and wheeled the person out on a stretc
u/Junkyardcatt
I appreciate that thank you
u/Jaded_Esq
Sorry that happened to you. Sometimes, people don't want to add to the embarrassment or make a situation more awkward by rushing in to help.
u/Junkyardcatt
I wish no one saw! But it was loud and everyone just stared. I’m like well don’t just stare damn this is making it worse. Like the layout of the entrance it was right smack in the middle
u/Junkyardcatt
Thank you for the advice. If the pain gets worse I will definitely go see a doctor because this is my second fall on my knees in like two months and my left knee was already feeling not so gr
u/mariachiguerita
What bunch of fucjwrs (lol). Maybe they thought it would embarrass you more if they made over you? But still. Falling in heels - fuuuuc. But you lived and will see another day!
u/KaskadeForever
I’m sorry that happened, hope you’re feeling better.
When I took the bar exam, someone had a medical emergency during the test. The paramedics came in and wheeled the person out on a stretc
u/DisMrButters
Look into Algerias. Nonslip and they have some cute styles. I have Maryjanes with a low platform and slight heel, so I get a little extra height still. They are nonslip even on icy sidewalks
u/Persist23
Ugh. That sucks. I would’ve asked you if you were okay and helped you up and/or run to get you an ice pack for your knees
u/Junkyardcatt
It seems that sweat+heels isn’t a good combo
u/ReallyGamerDude
I feel so badly for you! Your colleagues should have been on their feet helping you! Sad commentary on those people. Personally, I still believe in the kindness of strangers; perhaps not so m
u/Junkyardcatt
I appreciate that thank you
u/rudemilk
I’m honestly shocked that was your experience. I’m used to a high level of camaraderie between the immigration attorneys in the region I work. I would’ve helped you up and probably made a sel
u/NewLawGuy24
Same.
Be strong F those losers who didn’t help
u/Junkyardcatt
Thank you so much for the kind words and well wishes 💕 and I am glad the judge had some sympathy once he saw my knees and the struggle to stand up and down
u/rungreyt
Sounds about right tbh. Of course it was the non-white collar people who offered to help. I'm sorry that happened to you and hope you're feeling better.
u/ReallyGamerDude
I feel so badly for you! Your colleagues should have been on their feet helping you! Sad commentary on those people. Personally, I still believe in the kindness of strangers; perhaps not so m
u/Junkyardcatt
Ugh that is terrible. I’m glad you had her there with you. I thought removal defense immigration attorneys were inherently compassionate but I guess that applies to their clients only
u/Junkyardcatt
Thank you so much for your comment that makes me feel so much better and gives me hope that not all lawyers have lost their souls and hearts 💕
u/Junkyardcatt
Oh my god did the bailiffs not step in?! Also a shit move on the defense attorneys parts
When I was a prosecutor in Georgia, we were allowed to carry in court if we passed a test on the range
u/FrugallyFickle
I’m so sorry that happened. That’s awful, and they should do better. When I was a prosecutor, I was physically and verbally assaulted by a victim whose case I dismissed. It was a road rage in
u/DocBarLaw
Most people just suck. Attorneys especially so. I’m no longer amazed at how insanely unprofessional some, no MANY Florida attorneys are.
u/Junkyardcatt
I wish no one saw! But it was loud and everyone just stared. I’m like well don’t just stare damn this is making it worse. Like the layout of the entrance it was right smack in the middle
u/Junkyardcatt
Umm yes plz I need some recs for anti slip heels asap lol
u/OkVictory3453
I've had one great pair of these "total motion" line Women's Tessa Total Motion Pointy Toe Dress Flats – Rockport https://share.google/8oMb7CKOn34A9oFOS
u/Junkyardcatt
Thank you for the advice. If the pain gets worse I will definitely go see a doctor because this is my second fall on my knees in like two months and my left knee was already feeling not so gr
u/TheRealDreaK
Ugh, I’m sorry that happened. Those folks don’t have manners. :( Although I will say I’m the opposite though, I want everyone to pretend that it didn’t happen, do not even look my direction,
u/Junkyardcatt
It’s been a rough week w the ice directors new memo stating basically no one detained is entitled to bonds now. Today was just icing on the cake
u/Allmyexesliveintx333
I’m sorry.
u/Truthsayer007
This world has lost its soul. One of my clients was punched in the face and no one stopped to help her. Instead they recorded her. Idk what happened to this world. People suck.
u/Junkyardcatt
I can definitely sympathize with keeping our heads barely above water now that ice has directed bonds basically are out of the picture now.
Thank you! I’m debating on retiring heels after th
u/ZER0-P0INT-ZER0
That's messed up. You work among goddamned savages.
u/Junkyardcatt
I am too. We need CLE’s on being more human or something. I try to keep my soul and be a decent person through these difficult times
Thank you for the well wishes 😊
u/Badtexture_
I don’t know if anyone else experiences this but I tend to only help if they’re down more than a second or two. I’ve seen people eat shit and immediately get back up and continue, and I assum
u/ReallyGamerDude
I feel so badly for you! Your colleagues should have been on their feet helping you! Sad commentary on those people. Personally, I still believe in the kindness of strangers; perhaps not so m
u/NewLawGuy24
Same.
Be strong F those losers who didn’t help
u/MsVxxen
I feel for you.
The level of inhumanity is just, well, scary.
Here's my virtual hand up after the fact! :)
Good luck.
u/chantillylace9
We had a lady go into labor, as well as somebody leaving an ambulance having either a panic attack or a heart attack.
u/Junkyardcatt
I felt almost whiny posting this but you know I would’ve been like hey I might have Tylenol in my car if you need it or at least offered to grab that persons purse/briefcase while they got up
u/Junkyardcatt
Ooh thanks for the recommendation they have some cute styles!
And thank you so much that means a lot 🥹
u/Junkyardcatt
Oh my god did the bailiffs not step in?! Also a shit move on the defense attorneys parts
When I was a prosecutor in Georgia, we were allowed to carry in court if we passed a test on the range
u/TrainXing
What a shitty culture where people have to say "I know I'm not entitled to KINDNESS‽" WTF. Yeah, yeah you are "entitled" to kindness and common decency. These people are low class, ill manner
u/Junkyardcatt
Certainly not the southern hospitality from when I practiced in the south that’s for sure
u/fifitsa8
Wow, some people suck. Sorry that happened to you. Are you feeling ok now?
u/Junkyardcatt
It seems that sweat+heels isn’t a good combo
u/DisMrButters
Look into Algerias. Nonslip and they have some cute styles. I have Maryjanes with a low platform and slight heel, so I get a little extra height still. They are nonslip even on icy sidewalks
u/Junkyardcatt
Ugh that is terrible. I’m glad you had her there with you. I thought removal defense immigration attorneys were inherently compassionate but I guess that applies to their clients only
u/mariachiguerita
What bunch of fucjwrs (lol). Maybe they thought it would embarrass you more if they made over you? But still. Falling in heels - fuuuuc. But you lived and will see another day!
u/BrookSidhe
I’m so sorry. I would have absolutely come over to help you.
Hope you weren’t seriously injured. Monitor yourself in the next few days. You could experience the delayed onset of some pain w
u/BrookSidhe
I’m so sorry. I would have absolutely come over to help you.
Hope you weren’t seriously injured. Monitor yourself in the next few days. You could experience the delayed onset of some pain w
u/Beginning_Brick7845
Exactly this.
u/FrugallyFickle
I’m so sorry that happened. That’s awful, and they should do better. When I was a prosecutor, I was physically and verbally assaulted by a victim whose case I dismissed. It was a road rage in
u/Junkyardcatt
Heels completely flew off 🥲 had to crawl up barefoot and grab the damn culprits
u/Junkyardcatt
Certainly not the southern hospitality from when I practiced in the south that’s for sure
u/Beginning_Brick7845
If you were OK I would never in a million years act as though I saw you fall. I would give you the dignity of having an accident in public without drawing attention to it. And if I was meetin
u/Junkyardcatt
I wish no one saw! But it was loud and everyone just stared. I’m like well don’t just stare damn this is making it worse. Like the layout of the entrance it was right smack in the middle
u/Junkyardcatt
Heels completely flew off 🥲 had to crawl up barefoot and grab the damn culprits
u/Junkyardcatt
I really wish our field had a bit more kindness! Especially especially immigration
Even looking back in law school I barely had any friends. A clique of girls bullied me 1L year and I’m like
u/UsedApricot6270
You ok?
u/Ashamed_Branch5435
This!!! Exactly this. If I fall in public & I'm not actively bleeding/obviously injured, I want people to go on & act as if they didn't see me just biff it. I only want help if I'm CL
u/Junkyardcatt
After a bit of ibuprofen and icing, I do thank you for asking. And yeah I’m sadly learning people suck more than I already thought
u/KaskadeForever
They did make an announcement later in the day that the person was ok, so that was nice to hear. But while it was happening, everyone just kept writing and it was a very surreal feeling.
u/Interesting_Bear8935
Ugh, I’m so sorry that happened. Just read your comment about how the judge told you to go home and your knees are swollen/bruised. That’s so shitty no one came to see if you were okay or hel
u/chantillylace9
We had a lady go into labor, as well as somebody leaving an ambulance having either a panic attack or a heart attack.
u/OkVictory3453
These also look dope af
Womens Daiss30 Step Black Leather Pumps | Clarks https://share.google/qtDAZ13JfFvln5Tdw
"Flexible and grippy rubber sole keeps every step grounded" 😂💯♥️
u/Junkyardcatt
Eeep that’s awful! I hope that person was okay. I wish heartlessness wasn’t a component of this field. Especially not in immigration. We need heart
u/Junkyardcatt
Yeah it was all older male attorneys who watched it happen. One half got up to his credit.
Once the shoes flew off, my dignity for the day disappeared
But see yes that’s the appropriate app
u/LAMG1
The environment created by this administration is nothing but cruel.
u/Junkyardcatt
Yeah it was all older male attorneys who watched it happen. One half got up to his credit.
Once the shoes flew off, my dignity for the day disappeared
But see yes that’s the appropriate app
u/Junkyardcatt
Oh my gosh I hope you and your baby were okay!
u/FrugallyFickle
The bailiff was in a little office/window outside the courtroom when it happened, so he wasn’t there. One of the defense attorneys was built like a linebacker too! 6’5” and broad-ass shoulder
u/ZER0-P0INT-ZER0
That's messed up. You work among goddamned savages.
u/DisMrButters
Look into Algerias. Nonslip and they have some cute styles. I have Maryjanes with a low platform and slight heel, so I get a little extra height still. They are nonslip even on icy sidewalks
u/Junkyardcatt
Thank you for the advice. If the pain gets worse I will definitely go see a doctor because this is my second fall on my knees in like two months and my left knee was already feeling not so gr
u/Junkyardcatt
My knees are quite swollen and bruised and eventually the judge told me to go home and continued the hearing
Thank you for asking ☺️☺️
u/Junkyardcatt
I can definitely sympathize with keeping our heads barely above water now that ice has directed bonds basically are out of the picture now.
Thank you! I’m debating on retiring heels after th
u/jmwy86
Whoa.
u/SouthSeaworthiness16
True
u/ex_cathedra_
Me, too. Unless you’re RIGHTNEXTTOME and can help with as little commotion as possible, pretend I am not in the room.
u/Junkyardcatt
I really wish our field had a bit more kindness! Especially especially immigration
Even looking back in law school I barely had any friends. A clique of girls bullied me 1L year and I’m like
u/UsedApricot6270
As long as you made meaningful eye contact with the judge and invite them to your wedding, it will all be ok. 👍
u/Junkyardcatt
I am too. We need CLE’s on being more human or something. I try to keep my soul and be a decent person through these difficult times
Thank you for the well wishes 😊
u/rungreyt
Sounds about right tbh. Of course it was the non-white collar people who offered to help. I'm sorry that happened to you and hope you're feeling better.
u/Beginning_Brick7845
If you were OK I would never in a million years act as though I saw you fall. I would give you the dignity of having an accident in public without drawing attention to it. And if I was meetin
u/Beginning_Brick7845
Exactly this.
u/Junkyardcatt
I actually don’t have any friends that are lawyers. I have lawyers that I’m friendly with, but all of my friends are non lawyers. Maybe my personality just doesn’t mesh w this job 🤷🏻♀️
u/Junkyardcatt
Certainly not the southern hospitality from when I practiced in the south that’s for sure
u/FrugallyFickle
The bailiff was in a little office/window outside the courtroom when it happened, so he wasn’t there. One of the defense attorneys was built like a linebacker too! 6’5” and broad-ass shoulder
u/ZER0-P0INT-ZER0
That's messed up. You work among goddamned savages.
u/KaskadeForever
I’m sorry that happened, hope you’re feeling better.
When I took the bar exam, someone had a medical emergency during the test. The paramedics came in and wheeled the person out on a stretc
u/TrainXing
What a shitty culture where people have to say "I know I'm not entitled to KINDNESS‽" WTF. Yeah, yeah you are "entitled" to kindness and common decency. These people are low class, ill manner
u/OwslyOwl
That happened to me a few weeks ago while walking up the steps, though it was only me and security. Security started to ask if I was okay and I told them they saw nothing lol.
Maybe the ot
u/KaskadeForever
I’m sorry that happened, hope you’re feeling better.
When I took the bar exam, someone had a medical emergency during the test. The paramedics came in and wheeled the person out on a stretc
u/Beginning_Brick7845
Exactly this.
u/Top_Estate9880
We were good, thanks for asking. It was my fault for rushing. Being the size of a house, sweating profusely, and running late is a bad combo.
u/ReallyGamerDude
There are, indeed, some very good apples, but sadly, they are too often few and far between. Being a lawyer doesn't automatically mean you have to be a jack-ass, but the law does seem to attr
u/ReallyGamerDude
There are, indeed, some very good apples, but sadly, they are too often few and far between. Being a lawyer doesn't automatically mean you have to be a jack-ass, but the law does seem to attr
u/TrainXing
At a BARE minimum, an "Are you ok?" or "Can I help you somehow?" Kindness does go a long way and it is shocking in a room full people only security did anything.
You sound like a very decen
u/blind-eyed
I'm not surprised at all. Trained to cut throats since Moot Court, LR&W in 1L. Sorry we had to learn about their collective lack of common decency at your expense.
u/OkVictory3453
I've had one great pair of these "total motion" line Women's Tessa Total Motion Pointy Toe Dress Flats – Rockport https://share.google/8oMb7CKOn34A9oFOS
u/FrugallyFickle
I’m so sorry that happened. That’s awful, and they should do better. When I was a prosecutor, I was physically and verbally assaulted by a victim whose case I dismissed. It was a road rage in
u/DocBarLaw
Most people just suck. Attorneys especially so. I’m no longer amazed at how insanely unprofessional some, no MANY Florida attorneys are.
u/Junkyardcatt
My knees are quite swollen and bruised and eventually the judge told me to go home and continued the hearing
Thank you for asking ☺️☺️
u/Junkyardcatt
Thank you so much for the kind words and well wishes 💕 and I am glad the judge had some sympathy once he saw my knees and the struggle to stand up and down
u/ReaderMo22
I think a lot of people feel as you do. People react differently and lawyers are still people. Some are jerks and some are wonderful. And until they prove which they are let’s give everyone t
u/TheRealDreaK
Ugh, I’m sorry that happened. Those folks don’t have manners. :( Although I will say I’m the opposite though, I want everyone to pretend that it didn’t happen, do not even look my direction,
u/ReallyGamerDude
I feel so badly for you! Your colleagues should have been on their feet helping you! Sad commentary on those people. Personally, I still believe in the kindness of strangers; perhaps not so m
u/Jaded_Esq
Sorry that happened to you. Sometimes, people don't want to add to the embarrassment or make a situation more awkward by rushing in to help.
u/UsedApricot6270
As long as you made meaningful eye contact with the judge and invite them to your wedding, it will all be ok. 👍
u/Junkyardcatt
Thank you so much for your comment that makes me feel so much better and gives me hope that not all lawyers have lost their souls and hearts 💕
u/Beginning_Brick7845
If you were OK I would never in a million years act as though I saw you fall. I would give you the dignity of having an accident in public without drawing attention to it. And if I was meetin
u/Junkyardcatt
Oh. We have a special bond alright don’t worry lol
Now to find a groom
u/Truthsayer007
This world has lost its soul. One of my clients was punched in the face and no one stopped to help her. Instead they recorded her. Idk what happened to this world. People suck.
u/TrainXing
At a BARE minimum, an "Are you ok?" or "Can I help you somehow?" Kindness does go a long way and it is shocking in a room full people only security did anything.
You sound like a very decen
u/rudemilk
I’m honestly shocked that was your experience. I’m used to a high level of camaraderie between the immigration attorneys in the region I work. I would’ve helped you up and probably made a sel
u/chrismac72
So would I; can’t imagine this happening in Germany, honestly… feel virtually hugged 🤗🍀☀️
u/Junkyardcatt
It’s been a rough week w the ice directors new memo stating basically no one detained is entitled to bonds now. Today was just icing on the cake
u/Phenomenal_Fox
Oh no! I’m sorry that happened 😔. Glad the security staff came to help though! And I’m sorry our fellow counselors let you down. They probably didn’t have enough bandwidth and were just tryin
u/Junkyardcatt
I hope so too. But unfortunately the fall was front and center
But this is true. And we stand up and persist :)
Safe to say I may persist in flats next time though
u/Phenomenal_Fox
Oh no! I’m sorry that happened 😔. Glad the security staff came to help though! And I’m sorry our fellow counselors let you down. They probably didn’t have enough bandwidth and were just tryin
u/Junkyardcatt
My knees are quite swollen and bruised and eventually the judge told me to go home and continued the hearing
Thank you for asking ☺️☺️
u/Junkyardcatt
I guess it depends on the person. I think if someone falls and you’ve made eye contact and stared, even if they get up it’s polite to ask if they’re alright or need anything. But also depends
u/Top_Estate9880
We were good, thanks for asking. It was my fault for rushing. Being the size of a house, sweating profusely, and running late is a bad combo.
u/rudemilk
I’m honestly shocked that was your experience. I’m used to a high level of camaraderie between the immigration attorneys in the region I work. I would’ve helped you up and probably made a sel
u/Junkyardcatt
Umm yes plz I need some recs for anti slip heels asap lol
u/Top_Estate9880
I am not sure if it's really about solidarity. I fell in the courthouse while 8 months pregnant and no one did anything. I think they were shocked and then I got back up and booked it because
u/ReallyGamerDude
I feel so badly for you! Your colleagues should have been on their feet helping you! Sad commentary on those people. Personally, I still believe in the kindness of strangers; perhaps not so m
u/Junkyardcatt
Certainly not the southern hospitality from when I practiced in the south that’s for sure
u/Junkyardcatt
I really wish our field had a bit more kindness! Especially especially immigration
Even looking back in law school I barely had any friends. A clique of girls bullied me 1L year and I’m like
u/Allmyexesliveintx333
I’m sorry.
u/TrainXing
At a BARE minimum, an "Are you ok?" or "Can I help you somehow?" Kindness does go a long way and it is shocking in a room full people only security did anything.
You sound like a very decen
u/Junkyardcatt
Oh my gosh I hope you and your baby were okay!
u/Badtexture_
I don’t know if anyone else experiences this but I tend to only help if they’re down more than a second or two. I’ve seen people eat shit and immediately get back up and continue, and I assum
u/ReallyGamerDude
You know what? That's a good thing. You can be a great lawyer without being a "typical" lawyer. Good for you! Sounds like what you're doing is working!
u/Junkyardcatt
Eeep that’s awful! I hope that person was okay. I wish heartlessness wasn’t a component of this field. Especially not in immigration. We need heart
u/ex_cathedra_
Me, too. Unless you’re RIGHTNEXTTOME and can help with as little commotion as possible, pretend I am not in the room.
u/Junkyardcatt
I appreciate that thank you
u/chantillylace9
We had a lady go into labor, as well as somebody leaving an ambulance having either a panic attack or a heart attack.
u/Junkyardcatt
Oh my god did the bailiffs not step in?! Also a shit move on the defense attorneys parts
When I was a prosecutor in Georgia, we were allowed to carry in court if we passed a test on the range
u/Junkyardcatt
Oh you knew him?! Ohh hellll no. I woulda called him out if we were cool and he did nothing. Especially w that build
Georgia was an interesting place to practice for sure lol but in rural G
u/Junkyardcatt
Heels completely flew off 🥲 had to crawl up barefoot and grab the damn culprits
u/ReaderMo22
I think a lot of people feel as you do. People react differently and lawyers are still people. Some are jerks and some are wonderful. And until they prove which they are let’s give everyone t
u/Beginning_Brick7845
If I saw you fall like that I would have discreetly checked for make sure you were OK, and if you were, I would have moved on as though I didn’t see it because I would like you to be able to
u/ReallyGamerDude
You know what? That's a good thing. You can be a great lawyer without being a "typical" lawyer. Good for you! Sounds like what you're doing is working!
u/fifitsa8
Glad to hear that! Try to elevate your foot over heart level with some cushions under it, it helps.
On the plus side, though some people suck, my experience has been that when I meet good peo
u/Junkyardcatt
I am too. We need CLE’s on being more human or something. I try to keep my soul and be a decent person through these difficult times
Thank you for the well wishes 😊
u/Junkyardcatt
I actually don’t have any friends that are lawyers. I have lawyers that I’m friendly with, but all of my friends are non lawyers. Maybe my personality just doesn’t mesh w this job 🤷🏻♀️
u/Junkyardcatt
I think that’s why I’m so naive to lawyers indifference. I’ve never been cutthroat since law school and I’m very type B and casual. Always shared outlines. Never did law review. Just wanted t
u/buttacreamsugaplum
Ugh im sorry. If it makes you feel any better, the same exact thing happened to me in the hallway and all of the attorneys just watched me fall. My supervisor was with me and grabbed my hand,
u/Junkyardcatt
I appreciate that thank you
u/mariachiguerita
What bunch of fucjwrs (lol). Maybe they thought it would embarrass you more if they made over you? But still. Falling in heels - fuuuuc. But you lived and will see another day!
u/Junkyardcatt
Oh my god did the bailiffs not step in?! Also a shit move on the defense attorneys parts
When I was a prosecutor in Georgia, we were allowed to carry in court if we passed a test on the range
u/DisMrButters
Look into Algerias. Nonslip and they have some cute styles. I have Maryjanes with a low platform and slight heel, so I get a little extra height still. They are nonslip even on icy sidewalks
u/Persist23
Ugh. That sucks. I would’ve asked you if you were okay and helped you up and/or run to get you an ice pack for your knees
u/Top_Estate9880
I am not sure if it's really about solidarity. I fell in the courthouse while 8 months pregnant and no one did anything. I think they were shocked and then I got back up and booked it because
u/rungreyt
Sounds about right tbh. Of course it was the non-white collar people who offered to help. I'm sorry that happened to you and hope you're feeling better.
u/Junkyardcatt
It’s been a rough week w the ice directors new memo stating basically no one detained is entitled to bonds now. Today was just icing on the cake
u/Junkyardcatt
I really wish our field had a bit more kindness! Especially especially immigration
Even looking back in law school I barely had any friends. A clique of girls bullied me 1L year and I’m like
u/BrookSidhe
I’m so sorry. I would have absolutely come over to help you.
Hope you weren’t seriously injured. Monitor yourself in the next few days. You could experience the delayed onset of some pain w
u/Beginning_Brick7845
Exactly this.
u/LAMG1
The environment created by this administration is nothing but cruel.
u/Junkyardcatt
My knees are quite swollen and bruised and eventually the judge told me to go home and continued the hearing
Thank you for asking ☺️☺️
u/Junkyardcatt
It’s been a rough week w the ice directors new memo stating basically no one detained is entitled to bonds now. Today was just icing on the cake
u/NewLawGuy24
Same.
Be strong F those losers who didn’t help
u/Junkyardcatt
Yeah it was all older male attorneys who watched it happen. One half got up to his credit.
Once the shoes flew off, my dignity for the day disappeared
But see yes that’s the appropriate app
u/KaskadeForever
I’m sorry that happened, hope you’re feeling better.
When I took the bar exam, someone had a medical emergency during the test. The paramedics came in and wheeled the person out on a stretc
u/LAMG1
The environment created by this administration is nothing but cruel.
u/ReallyGamerDude
There are, indeed, some very good apples, but sadly, they are too often few and far between. Being a lawyer doesn't automatically mean you have to be a jack-ass, but the law does seem to attr
u/jmwy86
Whoa.
u/ReallyGamerDude
You know what? That's a good thing. You can be a great lawyer without being a "typical" lawyer. Good for you! Sounds like what you're doing is working!
u/fifitsa8
Glad to hear that! Try to elevate your foot over heart level with some cushions under it, it helps.
On the plus side, though some people suck, my experience has been that when I meet good peo
u/OkVictory3453
I've had one great pair of these "total motion" line Women's Tessa Total Motion Pointy Toe Dress Flats – Rockport https://share.google/8oMb7CKOn34A9oFOS
u/Junkyardcatt
Eeep that’s awful! I hope that person was okay. I wish heartlessness wasn’t a component of this field. Especially not in immigration. We need heart
u/Junkyardcatt
Thank you so much for the kind words and well wishes 💕 and I am glad the judge had some sympathy once he saw my knees and the struggle to stand up and down
u/Junkyardcatt
Heels completely flew off 🥲 had to crawl up barefoot and grab the damn culprits
u/blind-eyed
I'm not surprised at all. Trained to cut throats since Moot Court, LR&W in 1L. Sorry we had to learn about their collective lack of common decency at your expense.
u/Junkyardcatt
I felt almost whiny posting this but you know I would’ve been like hey I might have Tylenol in my car if you need it or at least offered to grab that persons purse/briefcase while they got up
u/OkVictory3453
Can we start a thread about shitty shoes pls!!?? I'm so over them
u/OwslyOwl
That happened to me a few weeks ago while walking up the steps, though it was only me and security. Security started to ask if I was okay and I told them they saw nothing lol.
Maybe the ot
u/OwslyOwl
That happened to me a few weeks ago while walking up the steps, though it was only me and security. Security started to ask if I was okay and I told them they saw nothing lol.
Maybe the ot
u/Beginning_Brick7845
If you were OK I would never in a million years act as though I saw you fall. I would give you the dignity of having an accident in public without drawing attention to it. And if I was meetin
u/Junkyardcatt
Ooh thanks for the recommendation they have some cute styles!
And thank you so much that means a lot 🥹
u/SouthSeaworthiness16
I can't, omg 😭 you got rolling
u/MsVxxen
I feel for you.
The level of inhumanity is just, well, scary.
Here's my virtual hand up after the fact! :)
Good luck.
u/OkVictory3453
These also look dope af
Womens Daiss30 Step Black Leather Pumps | Clarks https://share.google/qtDAZ13JfFvln5Tdw
"Flexible and grippy rubber sole keeps every step grounded" 😂💯♥️
u/Beginning_Brick7845
If I saw you fall like that I would have discreetly checked for make sure you were OK, and if you were, I would have moved on as though I didn’t see it because I would like you to be able to
u/TrainXing
At a BARE minimum, an "Are you ok?" or "Can I help you somehow?" Kindness does go a long way and it is shocking in a room full people only security did anything.
You sound like a very decen
u/Junkyardcatt
I can definitely sympathize with keeping our heads barely above water now that ice has directed bonds basically are out of the picture now.
Thank you! I’m debating on retiring heels after th
u/Interesting_Bear8935
Ugh, I’m so sorry that happened. Just read your comment about how the judge told you to go home and your knees are swollen/bruised. That’s so shitty no one came to see if you were okay or hel
u/Persist23
Ugh. That sucks. I would’ve asked you if you were okay and helped you up and/or run to get you an ice pack for your knees
u/TrainXing
What a shitty culture where people have to say "I know I'm not entitled to KINDNESS‽" WTF. Yeah, yeah you are "entitled" to kindness and common decency. These people are low class, ill manner
u/Junkyardcatt
I actually don’t have any friends that are lawyers. I have lawyers that I’m friendly with, but all of my friends are non lawyers. Maybe my personality just doesn’t mesh w this job 🤷🏻♀️
u/OkVictory3453
Can we start a thread about shitty shoes pls!!?? I'm so over them
u/OkVictory3453
I've had one great pair of these "total motion" line Women's Tessa Total Motion Pointy Toe Dress Flats – Rockport https://share.google/8oMb7CKOn34A9oFOS
u/Junkyardcatt
It’s been a rough week w the ice directors new memo stating basically no one detained is entitled to bonds now. Today was just icing on the cake
u/Junkyardcatt
Thank you so much for your comment that makes me feel so much better and gives me hope that not all lawyers have lost their souls and hearts 💕
u/Beginning_Brick7845
If I saw you fall like that I would have discreetly checked for make sure you were OK, and if you were, I would have moved on as though I didn’t see it because I would like you to be able to
u/Junkyardcatt
I really wish our field had a bit more kindness! Especially especially immigration
Even looking back in law school I barely had any friends. A clique of girls bullied me 1L year and I’m like
u/ReallyGamerDude
You know what? That's a good thing. You can be a great lawyer without being a "typical" lawyer. Good for you! Sounds like what you're doing is working!
u/OkVictory3453
I've had one great pair of these "total motion" line Women's Tessa Total Motion Pointy Toe Dress Flats – Rockport https://share.google/8oMb7CKOn34A9oFOS
u/Junkyardcatt
I felt almost whiny posting this but you know I would’ve been like hey I might have Tylenol in my car if you need it or at least offered to grab that persons purse/briefcase while they got up
u/Beginning_Brick7845
Exactly this.
u/DisMrButters
Look into Algerias. Nonslip and they have some cute styles. I have Maryjane’s with a low platform and slight heel, so I get a little extra height still. They are nonslip even on icy sidewalks
u/OwslyOwl
That happened to me a few weeks ago while walking up the steps, though it was only me and security. Security started to ask if I was okay and I told them they saw nothing lol.
Maybe the ot
u/OkVictory3453
These also look dope af
Womens Daiss30 Step Black Leather Pumps | Clarks https://share.google/qtDAZ13JfFvln5Tdw
"Flexible and grippy rubber sole keeps every step grounded" 😂💯♥️
u/mariachiguerita
What bunch of fucjwrs (lol). Maybe they thought it would embarrass you more if they made over you? But still. Falling in heels - fuuuuc. But you lived and will see another day!
u/Ashamed_Branch5435
This!!! Exactly this. If I fall in public & I'm not actively bleeding/obviously injured, I want people to go on & act as if they didn't see me just biff it. I only want help if I'm CL
u/NewLawGuy24
Same.
Be strong F those losers who didn’t help
u/Junkyardcatt
Oh. We have a special bond alright don’t worry lol
Now to find a groom
u/Junkyardcatt
Oh my god did the bailiffs not step in?! Also a shit move on the defense attorneys parts
When I was a prosecutor in Georgia, we were allowed to carry in court if we passed a test on the range
u/Junkyardcatt
Thank you for the advice. If the pain gets worse I will definitely go see a doctor because this is my second fall on my knees in like two months and my left knee was already feeling not so gr
u/blind-eyed
I'm not surprised at all. Trained to cut throats since Moot Court, LR&W in 1L. Sorry we had to learn about their collective lack of common decency at your expense.
u/Junkyardcatt
Eeep that’s awful! I hope that person was okay. I wish heartlessness wasn’t a component of this field. Especially not in immigration. We need heart
u/Junkyardcatt
It seems that sweat+heels isn’t a good combo
u/Interesting_Bear8935
Ugh, I’m so sorry that happened. Just read your comment about how the judge told you to go home and your knees are swollen/bruised. That’s so shitty no one came to see if you were okay or hel
u/Junkyardcatt
Oh. We have a special bond alright don’t worry lol
Now to find a groom
u/Junkyardcatt
I think that’s why I’m so naive to lawyers indifference. I’ve never been cutthroat since law school and I’m very type B and casual. Always shared outlines. Never did law review. Just wanted t
u/Junkyardcatt
Heels completely flew off 🥲 had to crawl up barefoot and grab the damn culprits
u/Junkyardcatt
I can definitely sympathize with keeping our heads barely above water now that ice has directed bonds basically are out of the picture now.
Thank you! I’m debating on retiring heels after th
u/jmwy86
Whoa.
u/TheRealDreaK
Ugh, I’m sorry that happened. Those folks don’t have manners. :( Although I will say I’m the opposite though, I want everyone to pretend that it didn’t happen, do not even look my direction,
u/AggrievedGoose
Been in a similar situation. I once tripped on the sidewalk of a busy medical school campus and fell flat on my face. I got a huge black eye. Not one medical student stopped to see if I was O
u/Junkyardcatt
Oh you knew him?! Ohh hellll no. I woulda called him out if we were cool and he did nothing. Especially w that build
Georgia was an interesting place to practice for sure lol but in rural G
u/Junkyardcatt
I hope so too. But unfortunately the fall was front and center
But this is true. And we stand up and persist :)
Safe to say I may persist in flats next time though
u/Phenomenal_Fox
Oh no! I’m sorry that happened 😔. Glad the security staff came to help though! And I’m sorry our fellow counselors let you down. They probably didn’t have enough bandwidth and were just tryin
u/Top_Estate9880
We were good, thanks for asking. It was my fault for rushing. Being the size of a house, sweating profusely, and running late is a bad combo.
u/FrugallyFickle
I’m so sorry that happened. That’s awful, and they should do better. When I was a prosecutor, I was physically and verbally assaulted by a victim whose case I dismissed. It was a road rage in
u/SouthSeaworthiness16
I truly never laughed so hard , even as im writing this , the way you EXSPLAIN I feel like I was there! Sorry but your so funny! What are you staring at, Got me !
u/SouthSeaworthiness16
I can't, omg 😭 you got rolling
u/Junkyardcatt
I hope so too. But unfortunately the fall was front and center
But this is true. And we stand up and persist :)
Safe to say I may persist in flats next time though
u/Junkyardcatt
It seems that sweat+heels isn’t a good combo
u/Junkyardcatt
I appreciate that thank you
u/Beginning_Brick7845
If you were OK I would never in a million years act as though I saw you fall. I would give you the dignity of having an accident in public without drawing attention to it. And if I was meetin
u/Junkyardcatt
Ooh thanks for the recommendation they have some cute styles!
And thank you so much that means a lot 🥹
u/Junkyardcatt
I guess it depends on the person. I think if someone falls and you’ve made eye contact and stared, even if they get up it’s polite to ask if they’re alright or need anything. But also depends
u/Junkyardcatt
I think that’s why I’m so naive to lawyers indifference. I’ve never been cutthroat since law school and I’m very type B and casual. Always shared outlines. Never did law review. Just wanted t
u/Junkyardcatt
I wish no one saw! But it was loud and everyone just stared. I’m like well don’t just stare damn this is making it worse. Like the layout of the entrance it was right smack in the middle
u/rudemilk
I’m honestly shocked that was your experience. I’m used to a high level of camaraderie between the immigration attorneys in the region I work. I would’ve helped you up and probably made a sel
u/Junkyardcatt
I wish no one saw! But it was loud and everyone just stared. I’m like well don’t just stare damn this is making it worse. Like the layout of the entrance it was right smack in the middle
u/Allmyexesliveintx333
I’m sorry.
u/Junkyardcatt
My knees are quite swollen and bruised and eventually the judge told me to go home and continued the hearing
Thank you for asking ☺️☺️
u/No_Today_Satan_2323
I'm tired of people being ugly in this profession. I hope you are okay, at least you have a soul
u/blind-eyed
I'm not surprised at all. Trained to cut throats since Moot Court, LR&W in 1L. Sorry we had to learn about their collective lack of common decency at your expense.
u/No_Today_Satan_2323
I'm tired of people being ugly in this profession. I hope you are okay, at least you have a soul
u/Junkyardcatt
Umm yes plz I need some recs for anti slip heels asap lol
u/Junkyardcatt
I felt almost whiny posting this but you know I would’ve been like hey I might have Tylenol in my car if you need it or at least offered to grab that persons purse/briefcase while they got up
u/ReallyGamerDude
I feel so badly for you! Your colleagues should have been on their feet helping you! Sad commentary on those people. Personally, I still believe in the kindness of strangers; perhaps not so m
u/Junkyardcatt
Oh. We have a special bond alright don’t worry lol
Now to find a groom
u/TrainXing
At a BARE minimum, an "Are you ok?" or "Can I help you somehow?" Kindness does go a long way and it is shocking in a room full people only security did anything.
You sound like a very decen
u/Beginning_Brick7845
If I saw you fall like that I would have discreetly checked for make sure you were OK, and if you were, I would have moved on as though I didn’t see it because I would like you to be able to
u/OkVictory3453
These also look dope af
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"Flexible and grippy rubber sole keeps every step grounded" 😂💯♥️
u/Allmyexesliveintx333
I’m sorry.
u/Junkyardcatt
Thank you for the advice. If the pain gets worse I will definitely go see a doctor because this is my second fall on my knees in like two months and my left knee was already feeling not so gr
u/OkVictory3453
Can we start a thread about shitty shoes pls!!?? I'm so over them
u/chantillylace9
We had a lady go into labor, as well as somebody leaving an ambulance having either a panic attack or a heart attack.
u/Junkyardcatt
My knees are quite swollen and bruised and eventually the judge told me to go home and continued the hearing
Thank you for asking ☺️☺️
u/Junkyardcatt
I hope so too. But unfortunately the fall was front and center
But this is true. And we stand up and persist :)
Safe to say I may persist in flats next time though
u/Junkyardcatt
Oh you knew him?! Ohh hellll no. I woulda called him out if we were cool and he did nothing. Especially w that build
Georgia was an interesting place to practice for sure lol but in rural G
u/OkVictory3453
Can we start a thread about shitty shoes pls!!?? I'm so over them
u/Top_Estate9880
I am not sure if it's really about solidarity. I fell in the courthouse while 8 months pregnant and no one did anything. I think they were shocked and then I got back up and booked it because
u/mariachiguerita
What bunch of fucjwrs (lol). Maybe they thought it would embarrass you more if they made over you? But still. Falling in heels - fuuuuc. But you lived and will see another day!
u/Junkyardcatt
I actually don’t have any friends that are lawyers. I have lawyers that I’m friendly with, but all of my friends are non lawyers. Maybe my personality just doesn’t mesh w this job 🤷🏻♀️
u/No_Today_Satan_2323
I'm tired of people being ugly in this profession. I hope you are okay, at least you have a soul
u/ex_cathedra_
Me, too. Unless you’re RIGHTNEXTTOME and can help with as little commotion as possible, pretend I am not in the room.
u/ReallyGamerDude
There are, indeed, some very good apples, but sadly, they are too often few and far between. Being a lawyer doesn't automatically mean you have to be a jack-ass, but the law does seem to attr
u/Junkyardcatt
Oh. We have a special bond alright don’t worry lol
Now to find a groom
u/BrookSidhe
I’m so sorry. I would have absolutely come over to help you.
Hope you weren’t seriously injured. Monitor yourself in the next few days. You could experience the delayed onset of some pain w
u/SouthSeaworthiness16
True
u/fifitsa8
Glad to hear that! Try to elevate your foot over heart level with some cushions under it, it helps.
On the plus side, though some people suck, my experience has been that when I meet good peo
u/buttacreamsugaplum
Ugh im sorry. If it makes you feel any better, the same exact thing happened to me in the hallway and all of the attorneys just watched me fall. My supervisor was with me and grabbed my hand,
u/KaskadeForever
They did make an announcement later in the day that the person was ok, so that was nice to hear. But while it was happening, everyone just kept writing and it was a very surreal feeling.
u/Top_Estate9880
I am not sure if it's really about solidarity. I fell in the courthouse while 8 months pregnant and no one did anything. I think they were shocked and then I got back up and booked it because
u/Junkyardcatt
I guess it depends on the person. I think if someone falls and you’ve made eye contact and stared, even if they get up it’s polite to ask if they’re alright or need anything. But also depends
u/Beginning_Brick7845
If you were OK I would never in a million years act as though I saw you fall. I would give you the dignity of having an accident in public without drawing attention to it. And if I was meetin
u/Junkyardcatt
After a bit of ibuprofen and icing, I do thank you for asking. And yeah I’m sadly learning people suck more than I already thought
u/FrugallyFickle
The bailiff was in a little office/window outside the courtroom when it happened, so he wasn’t there. One of the defense attorneys was built like a linebacker too! 6’5” and broad-ass shoulder
u/Phenomenal_Fox
Oh no! I’m sorry that happened 😔. Glad the security staff came to help though! And I’m sorry our fellow counselors let you down. They probably didn’t have enough bandwidth and were just tryin
u/Junkyardcatt
I guess it depends on the person. I think if someone falls and you’ve made eye contact and stared, even if they get up it’s polite to ask if they’re alright or need anything. But also depends
u/chrismac72
So would I; can’t imagine this happening in Germany, honestly… feel virtually hugged 🤗🍀☀️
u/fifitsa8
Wow, some people suck. Sorry that happened to you. Are you feeling ok now?
u/Junkyardcatt
I think that’s why I’m so naive to lawyers indifference. I’ve never been cutthroat since law school and I’m very type B and casual. Always shared outlines. Never did law review. Just wanted t
u/Junkyardcatt
Thank you so much for your comment that makes me feel so much better and gives me hope that not all lawyers have lost their souls and hearts 💕
u/chantillylace9
We had a lady go into labor, as well as somebody leaving an ambulance having either a panic attack or a heart attack.
u/KaskadeForever
I’m sorry that happened, hope you’re feeling better.
When I took the bar exam, someone had a medical emergency during the test. The paramedics came in and wheeled the person out on a stretc
u/Junkyardcatt
It’s been a rough week w the ice directors new memo stating basically no one detained is entitled to bonds now. Today was just icing on the cake
u/No_Today_Satan_2323
I'm tired of people being ugly in this profession. I hope you are okay, at least you have a soul
u/Phenomenal_Fox
Oh no! I’m sorry that happened 😔. Glad the security staff came to help though! And I’m sorry our fellow counselors let you down. They probably didn’t have enough bandwidth and were just tryin
u/buttacreamsugaplum
Ugh im sorry. If it makes you feel any better, the same exact thing happened to me in the hallway and all of the attorneys just watched me fall. My supervisor was with me and grabbed my hand,
u/Interesting_Bear8935
Ugh, I’m so sorry that happened. Just read your comment about how the judge told you to go home and your knees are swollen/bruised. That’s so shitty no one came to see if you were okay or hel
u/TheRealDreaK
Ugh, I’m sorry that happened. Those folks don’t have manners. :( Although I will say I’m the opposite though, I want everyone to pretend that it didn’t happen, do not even look my direction,
u/jmwy86
Whoa.
u/Junkyardcatt
Yeah it was all older male attorneys who watched it happen. One half got up to his credit.
Once the shoes flew off, my dignity for the day disappeared
But see yes that’s the appropriate app
u/Junkyardcatt
Certainly not the southern hospitality from when I practiced in the south that’s for sure
u/Junkyardcatt
I really wish our field had a bit more kindness! Especially especially immigration
Even looking back in law school I barely had any friends. A clique of girls bullied me 1L year and I’m like
u/OkVictory3453
These also look dope af
Womens Daiss30 Step Black Leather Pumps | Clarks https://share.google/qtDAZ13JfFvln5Tdw
"Flexible and grippy rubber sole keeps every step grounded" 😂💯♥️
u/Junkyardcatt
Yeah it was all older male attorneys who watched it happen. One half got up to his credit.
Once the shoes flew off, my dignity for the day disappeared
But see yes that’s the appropriate app
u/Junkyardcatt
Ooh thanks for the recommendation they have some cute styles!
And thank you so much that means a lot 🥹
u/AggrievedGoose
Been in a similar situation. I once tripped on the sidewalk of a busy medical school campus and fell flat on my face. I got a huge black eye. Not one medical student stopped to see if I was O
u/Top_Estate9880
We were good, thanks for asking. It was my fault for rushing. Being the size of a house, sweating profusely, and running late is a bad combo.
u/Interesting_Bear8935
Ugh, I’m so sorry that happened. Just read your comment about how the judge told you to go home and your knees are swollen/bruised. That’s so shitty no one came to see if you were okay or hel
u/DocBarLaw
Most people just suck. Attorneys especially so. I’m no longer amazed at how insanely unprofessional some, no MANY Florida attorneys are.