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Does anyone have a financial planner in Chicago that they would recommend? Fee only would be ideal. Thank you!

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Anyone have a name of an attorney that can handle an SNCO/order of protection case efficiently? Frivolous neighbor dispute that a friend needs to contest. Should be straightforward

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Any finance associates interested in chatting about the market in Chicago? Having some firms turn around offers for fund finance and structured finance quickly. Would love to discuss!

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I want a big law lit job in Chicago. T14, cum laude, president of affinity group, law review. Been clerking four years: two years federal district, six months state supreme court, six months federal distric… more

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9 years out non-equity partner looking to lateral. Seems impossible to go anywhere without a book of business, but please let me know if anyone knows of an opportunity

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Anyone have their realtor license and able to answer some questions I have? Would be much appreciated!

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I'm assisting two Chicago area boutique law firms on mid-level associate positions (lit, real estate, corp). Both are big law refugee firms and hire attorneys looking for a lower billable/step back from big l… more

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Looking for recs for a family law attorney in Chicago for prenup stuff

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Mid-level litigator here, thinking of making a move in the new year. Anyone particularly like (or dislike) their firm’s Chicago-office lit group?

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Can someone from Troutman Pepper provide information on the weekly work hours, PTO, and WFH policies for the Litigation Practice Assistants?

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Chicago big law recruiter recommendations? I’m a 4th year lit attorney originally from Chicago and looking to move back. Thanks in advance!

Long shot but I am currently searching for an expert witness who has a background in forensic medical data analysis. Let me know if you have anyone in mind. Appreciate all the help I can get.

Any insight on Chapman and cutler culture/hours?

Hi! Anybody living at (or has lived at) Old Town Park apartments mind sharing their experience? Considering living there but have 3 little ones and not sure it’s in the safest/most walkable part of to… more

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Anyone hiring for juniors in international trade in Chicago? I know it’s a hail Mary considering it’s Chicago but I’m a first year in PE who hates the work. I’m barely getting any work and my firm doe… more

Tips or advice on giving notice? Freaking out on how to handle.

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How much notice is appropriate to give your current employer that you’ve accepted another job?

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Anyone at DLA or recently applied there?

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How is the culture at Mayer Brown? Comp? Looking at the transactional practices.

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Any rumblings of BL firms looking to hire M&A/PE fourth year associates?

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Does O’Hagan Meyer Chicago give associates holiday bonuses? Or any bonuses? If so, approximately how much?

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If you’ve ever waived into the state of Illinois through reciprocity, how long did the process take until you were admitted?

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Which big law Chicago firms/office are known for having the best work culture, valuing DEI initiatives, and just having an overall good work environment?

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Anyone here who works at a plaintiffs’ boutique and likes it? Eg salary, balance, etc. Or any big law firms that do any plaintiffs work as well?

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I am currently in big law, but am currently looking on moving to Chicago. I am thinking of moving to a litigation boutique to be more involved in trial work. Could someone please tell me of chicago boutiques that… more

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Have an interview for Lawyer Support assistant this Monday at Jenner & Block. Any knowledge of the firm? Work culture? Salary?

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How does the cross office staffing at Sidley work? Common to be in Chicago but work with colleagues in other offices? Interested in lit/trial work.

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Whats the vibe check across Chicago biglaw firms in litigation? Anyone have opinions?
Kirkland: sweatshirt bc Kirkland. But what about Jenner, Willkie, Mayer brown, Latham and Sidley: ???

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How’s the Chicago lateral market for litigation looking? Currently a first year in NYC biglaw. Interested in Chicago biglaw, mid-sized firms or plaintiff boutiques.

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I’m currently a junior at a mid size firm in Philadelphia and want to lateral to a big law (or mid size) firm in Chicago. I don’t have any connections in or to Chicago but that’s where I want to live and settle b… more

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Any insight on M&A at Locke Lord?

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What’s the reputation for Levenfeld and Pearlstein (tax/trusts and estates)?

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Does anyone have any idea of a really, really nice and high-end thing to do with a client in the Chicago western suburbs? Something roughly equivalent to Alinea with wine pairing, but in the western … more

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Any insights into M&A at: Akerman
Faegre Drinker
Gould & Ratner
Husch Blackwell
Katten
Levenfeld Pearlstein
Locke Lord
McGuireWoods

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Anyone have a feel for the networking value at Union League Club or any other city clubs for lawyers under 40?

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Can anyone tell me more about the "Counsel" and "Senior Counsel" positions at law firms? I've seen many attorneys in those positions under different circumstances (some are par… more

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Recruiting for positions with flexible start dates more than ever! For those looking to lateral in this wildly candidate driven market, the question surrounding timeline to make a move seems to cross … 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

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Hi, transplant from BigLaw in NYC and I’m looking to lateral into a Chicago form of similar caliber. I’ve been working remotely here for about eight months and in that time I’ve fallen in love with th… more

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