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I'm a 3rd year lit associate in my state's largest regional firm. I'm trying to make the jump to NYC asap for personal reasons. I'll be admitted in NY end of Feb. I have extensive hand… more

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I’m considering lateraling to Dentons’ NY office as a fourth year, potentially coming in at market pay. While I know their compensation structure can be a bit of a black box, does anyone know if they … more

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My girlfriend has an offer to join a V5 firm in a fairly senior M&A/corp-focused business development capacity. To my NYC Big law friends at tier 1 firms, any thoughts or views on the BD space and… more

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Hello! Looking to assign or sublet my studio in the Lincoln Center area from Feb-May (with option to renew the lease if you want)! It’s in a building with amenities (doorman, pool, etc) and has great … more

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hugs out to the Proskauer people who got rug pulled on their bonus

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I'm a 2nd year looking to lateral to a firm in NY from out of state. I passed the UBE with a score high enough to pass in NY and have submitted my application to transfer my score. I have alread… more

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so what’s this 5 day a week in person policy at S&C and how soon do we expect other firms to follow (if at all)?

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I am a fourth-year Associate at an AmLaw 30 firm. I am thinking about lateraling over to a different firm. For context, they’re much larger than my current firm. In thinking about making my first move… more

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How much are admin or staff positions at other big law firms getting reimbursed for dinner while working late?

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Second year corporate associate at a V5 firm looking for a recruiter that has connections / can help place in a sports and entertainment practice group. Please let me know if you can assist!

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Drop your favorite tasting menus in the city ($$$+), looking to get a res this weekend while everyone is out of town!

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Anyone with insight into hiring for NY international arbitration?

Anyone here in Goodwin’s technology companies group in NY? PM me if so. Thanks!

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What’s Proskauer M&A like in NY?

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Is it standard NY Big Law to do $100/class year to your PA as a holiday bonus? Seems crazy high once you become a 4th, 5th, 6th year...

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What is Greenberg Traurig’s vacation policy and do attorneys actually take vacation?

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When does Greenberg Traurig NYC pay out bonus? When are you told if you get a bonus? Thank you!

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Any thoughts on PE teams at Sidley, Goodwin, Latham, PW, Cooley, Dechert, Davis Polk. Looking for good mix of work (can be mid-market, doesn’t need to be market leading) but decent culture is a must (… more

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How much do you give your nanny at the end of the year as a bonus/tip? Is one month’s salary standard or is that too much?

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Before I return them, I have 2 tickets center row e for interstellar at Lincoln center for 70mm imax tonight if anyone wants them. 10:30 showing

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Any advice for lateraling from a big firm in a smaller market to a big firm NYC?

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Is a Variable Universal Life Insurance policy worthwhile?

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Rumor has it Quinn Emanuel has launched an antitrust merger control/HSR practice. Seems to go against their “disputes only” model - anyone have any insight or details?

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Who are folks using for car insurance nowadays? Moving out of the city (Westchester) and will be getting a car, quotes I have gotten online seem outlandish - $350-$500.

28M - no accidents/ticket histo… more

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Colleagues, a client wants me to represent them in small claims court for some reason (I handle litigation in NY Sup. Court for them). So, my question is, what is your billing method for small claims?… more

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Thoughts on Willkie’s NYC corporate group (hours, culture etc.)?

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7th year Lev Fin / Banking Associate thinking about Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in NY…coming from a “V10” firm. How is culture? Promotion prospects (length / transparency)? Comp (ie signing bonuses… more

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Is an AM Law 100 firm considered Big Law. It's not just white shoe firms that hire federal clerks and federal appointees is it? And it doesn't necessarily have to be on the Cravath pay scale r… more

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Not necessarily law related, but any good omakase suggestions in Manhattan/upper east side?

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Any interview tips for a senior associate lateraling from a boutique firm into big law?

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Any info about Cleary antitrust? I’ve seen negative comments here but no straight answers. TIA!

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Hi folks - anyone know of a personal agent type of service (other than an attorney) in NYC who can go to city/state offices to request and pick up documents and request attestations and whatnot on one… more

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Sometimes, I feel like it’s hard to connect with people who aren’t in Big Law. We’re constantly “on,” and I find it tough to relate to friends with traditional 9-5s. Anyone else feeling this disconnect, or is it just me?

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Long shot but looking to buy 2 interstellar tickets for the Lincoln center if anyone is selling

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Why would a legal recruiter collect your resume then ghost?

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Hey yall, recent 2024 graduate from a tier 2 law school with honors, do you guys recommend a recruiter in the city who can help me find a better job, doesn’t even need to be BL, but something in the c… more

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Birthday dinner rec for a woman turning 32? Probably going to be about 6 close friends

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Can’t tell if Im just not cut out for this or if my firm just isn’t training us enough/more senior attorneys aren’t supportive enough. Im no Einstein but I consider myself a quick learner and generall… more

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