
Relaunching Legal Careers with Leading Organizations
What is the OnRamp Fellowship?
The OnRamp Fellowship, powered by Diversity Lab, is a re-entry platform that matches experienced lawyers returning to the workforce after a career hiatus with law firms and legal departments in the US for year-long paid positions.
OnRamp is and has always been open to everyone, regardless of gender, race, and other identities.
Why is OnRamp Important to Returners?
How Does OnRamp Benefit Organizations?
What is the Goal of OnRamp?
Founding Law Firms




Testimonials
You cannot emphasize the importance of the OnRamp Fellowship enough. It was almost impossible for me to get back into BigLaw after stepping away…for 17 years. Because of the way the program evaluates fellowship candidates, it made law firms more willing to give us a chance.
Mimi Ophir OnRamp Fellow AlumWithout the OnRamp Fellowship, I would never have been able to return to a law firm after a 20-year hiatus. OnRamp provided me with the encouragement, tools, and support to land the job, and to succeed.
Pam Zdunek OnRamp Fellow AlumUse OnRamp for you in your new role — make it part of your pitch and brand because it carries power.
Kate Sigafoos OnRamp Fellow AlumIn my cohort calls I could talk through with other Fellows the challenges of returning after six years away. My cohort gave me support and reminded me that I was not alone.
Sallie Lin OnRamp Fellow AlumWithout the OnRamp Fellowship, I would never have been able to return to a law firm after a 20-year hiatus. OnRamp provided me with the encouragement, tools, and support to land the job, and to succeed.
Pam Zdunek OnRamp Fellow AlumOnRamp provided me support and structure as I transitioned back into the workforce. Cohorts, a career coach, and training made it possible for me to thrive in my return.
Vinella Sido OnRamp Fellow AlumI always knew I still had a lot to contribute to my field as a lawyer. After a gap in my career it seemed impossible to take even the first step towards re-entering the work force. My admin skills felt out of date and my networks felt stale. OnRamp created a way for me to fulfill my dreams of returning to the law and re-launching a successful legal career. OnRamp is the perfect launching pad for the right candidate to prove that even after a gap, we can absolutely add value.
Josefina Jimenez Plaister #1 OnRamp Fellow AlumOnRamp was instrumental in helping me relaunch my legal career. Their support, training and network of past/current Fellows is an invaluable resource.
Geeta Oberoi Tholan OnRamp Fellow AlumNews and events
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10 Jun 2024New York Times, "Don’t Say ‘Elite’: Corporate Firms’ New Pitch Is Meritocracy"
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29 May 2024BizJournal, "Resume gaps aren't the dealbreaker they once were, but there's a catch"
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08 May 2024Crain’s New York Business, "Return to Work Options Are Growing for Mid-Career People"
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16 Jun 2023Washington Lawyer, "Another Shot at Big Law"
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06 Sep 2022Bloomberg Law, "Resume Gaps Lose Sting for Some Women Eyeing Return to Big Law"
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29 Jul 2022Law.com, "‘Be Proud of It’: Lawyers Relaunching Careers Can Do So From Position of Strength"
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28 Apr 2022Law360, "Talent Wars Give Women Attys Seeking ‘Third Act’ New Edge"
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01 Nov 2021The American Lawyer, "39 Firms and Legal Departments Team Up to Bring Women Back to the Legal Workforce"
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01 Nov 2021Law360, "Diversity Lab Sets New Goal For Returning Law Professionals"
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01 Nov 2021The Global Legal Post, "Diversity Lab seeks to help 200 women lawyers return to the profession by 2025"
A ‘Returnship’ That Benefits Everybody
If you are a law firm or legal department looking to advance inclusivity in the workplace, or you’re a potential applicant, learn more about the OnRamp Fellowship.
Connecting with my amazing cohort [was the most valuable aspect of my Fellowship.] I learned so much from them, continue to stay in touch with most, and draw on that group regularly for inspiration and gut checks. Having the opportunity to connect with women with shared experiences, and to get encouragement from them as we navigated that first year back, was something I would not have wanted to proceed without.
Anne Fiero OnRamp Fellow Alum