Chicago Lawyers

Looking for guidance/referrals re: a City of Chi. Dpt. of Administrative Hearings matter. Does anyone here handle, or know someone who handles, administrative review/appeals from Chicago DOAH decision… more

Any one know of any firms hiring for eDiscovery where I can be licensed in a different state? I'm gonna work on admission on motion but I recently moved here and have been doing remote doc review … more

Are there any firms, besides insurance defense, hiring in Chicago? I’d consider almost any practice area, preferably plaintiffs’-side but open to defense too as long as it’s not an insurance defense f… more

Does anyone have experience waiving into the Illinois Bar under Rule 705 (Admission on Motion)? How long does the process typically take? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!!

Does anyone know the billable hour requirement for Gibson Dunn LP? (Asking for a friend who is considering relocating to the West Coast)

Does anyone know what Hicks Johnson expects for hours? Or about associate comp?

Any insights on working at Patzik Frank?

Looking for a recommendation for a Chicago family law attorney with experience with nonresident spouses

Anyone have recommendations on chicago LE firms that aren’t miserable to work at? I keep seeing the same few big names out there but looking to see if anyone has positive experiences with them or if t… more

After years of thinking about it, l've decided next spring or summer I'm going to finally make the move to Chicago from NYC after almost 7 years in NY. Definitely very nervous, but think l'… more

What are some personal injury firms with good work-life balance?

Any insight on Chapman and cutler culture/hours?

Any advice on breaking into sports law in Chi?

What's the reputation of Judge Varga at the Daley Center? What's his courtroom like?

Men, where do you buy your suits?

I finally have to wear these things regularly again now that the pandemic is over over.

anyone have a sense of what is current market salary at a small/boutique (5-10 attorney) Chicago firm for a a junior associate (2nd or 3rd year) ?

Looking to make a move as a second year NY to Chicago or a more remote position. Any advice?

Hi all,
Moving from NYC to Chicago this summer. Any recommendations on how to break into the market?

How do you deal with the stress and anxiety from unnecessarily rude and aggressive judges? There is one in the northern district who has a hair trigger temper and will find any reason to lash out if h… more

What kind of pay does a finance lawyer for the city of Chicago make?

I graduated from JMLS about 15 years ago. Been a long time since I had to update my resume, but now I do. Should I keep the name as-is or change it to UIC Law?

Anyone have insights into Gould & Ratner? Saw some job postings on LinkedIn that looked interesting but don't know much about the firm.

What is the benefit of working at the Cook County State's Attorneys Office other than the rapid trial experience one gains? I was a non traditional student - I do have a job lined up in private practice. Im … more

Any idea on what is the average salary for a 3rd year associate in a boutique law firm? (Litigation and arbitration)

Anyone in Chicago know how long the hold-up for Cook County background checks is? I know they are backed up so just hoping for an estimate.

Has anyone recently had to go through a background check to lateral? Been waiting on Cook County to respond to the third party criminal record check for a few weeks and trying to gauge how much longer… more

I own a small growing real estate/corporate law firm in Chicago and looking for another associate. Tough sledding. Looking for someone 2-5 years out with commercial real estate experience. Maybe a big… more

Anyone have any tips for switching from midsized to firm to big law in Chicago? Litigation, non equity partner that is going nowhere at my current firm. Doing insurance defense but have significant tr… more

Any word on how the increasing positivity rates are going to affect the court openings and trials in Cook County? I know that some civil trials were being conducted and there was talk about opening mo… more

Have any of you started a PLLC for a solo practice? If so, what was the process for getting your firm to become a PLLC in Illinois. Did you file for an llc first then file a cert with the Supreme Cou… more

Does anyone else feel like Chicago has basically given up on masks? I try to take a walk every day to break up the wfh monotony and see masks on less than half of fellow pedestrians.

I’m a business/commercial lawyer with 8 years experience looking to relocate to Chicago from NYC area, while also trying to make the jump to in-house after only ever working at a boutique firm. It’s b… more

Hi Chicagoland!! Hope all are healthy. Any tips for navigating WFH long-term? Survived week 1 but now sure how much longer I can stay motivated...