Labor & Employment Attorneys

Any insight into Hogan Lovells LE group? Specifically interested in the culture, hours, people, etc.

I’ve switched jobs a few times over the past couple of years, and now I’m worried it’s going to look bad on my resume. Is job hopping looked down upon in this industry?

How much time will you all be taking for the holidays? I'm hoping I can at least get the day before and after Christmas free.

In my firm, it feels like the partner-to-associate ratio is way off—there's too many partners delegating work and not enough associates to handle the load. What’s a normal ratio in a group, and at… more

Does anyone have any insight into the culture, hours, etc. for the labor group at Seyfarth in LA? I understand pay is below market but I’m at a big 4 now so a move would still come with a raise.

How much do you give your secretary? I’m a 10+ yr attorney and started in Jan at a big 4

If you have a new legal secretary who started 2-3 weeks ago, are you giving the same Christmas present you would have to someone who had worked for you all year?

Junior/mid-level associates, how much are you gifting your staff this holiday season? What's an appropriate range if you're at one of the big 4?

Does anyone have insight into the L&E group at MSK (Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp) in LA? The position would specifically be a traditional labor role.

Anyone know if Littler makes you repay wages paid during parental leave if you leave the firm within one year of returning from leave? My prior form had that policy. I don’t see this in Littler’s pare… more

Dealing with a client that does not understand labor law and is making my life very difficult. She literally talks to me like I'm stupid and says my questions are irrelevant even though she doesn&… more

Doe’s Ogletree give holiday bonuses to associates?

Which big 4 is the hardest to get hired at?

Any in-house fishes in this bowl? I’m curious how common it is for employment litigation to be handled in-house and what percentage. I’ve only seen one or two job postings mention carrying a small cas… more

Mid-level associates in Texas - those of you that aren’t in big law - are you clearing $200k in total compensation? If so, how’s your workload? Are you happy with your compensation structure?

How many hours do you think Littler shareholders work per week 👀

What’s the culture like at Ogletree SF office? Any toxic partners?

What is it like on the plaintiffs side? Especially the money and WLB for associates. Is it as rewarding as you thought it would be

Labor attorneys, what's your plan if the NLRB is dismantled?

Is it still the case that for in house L&E roles employers are looking for 3-5 years of law firm experience? I’m looking around and openings I see are for 5-10 or more. When is the best time to ma… more

Any insight into Greeneberg Traurig (SF) or Duane Morris (SV) employment groups?

Anybody have any insights on Jackson Lewis’ Miami office?

How quickly does Littler ask for a round two after screeners? Had my screener last Thursday and I’m not anxious yet but am going 😒

What CLE/conferences are coming next year that you recommend? My work is willing to pay for an out of state cle :)

What does the day to day for an OFCCP/Government Contracting Attorney look like at a Big 4? I have been in L&E (primarily L) litigation for 9 years and am looking to make a switch. Thanks!

Best time to go in house from a biglaw firm?

Interview experience in NY offices?

I’m new to this practice area (just graduated) and something people keep telling me at employment law conferences is that lawyers (particularly associates at big firms) are less likely to sue their em… more

Is job hopping between firms more common in this area of the law? Seeing people with like one firm every 1-2 years for three to even five firms lol

Folks at Littler-what percent of your work is EPLI?

Are your clients planning on objecting to disclosure of their EOO-1 data in response to the recent FIOA request? If so, on what basis? TIA!!

Is WLB actually better at Littler/OD than at biglaw? Tryna find a 8-6 to coast at until I can land somewhere in house in the next three years. Fourth year rn.

Any OD attorneys that can share insight:… if you started later in the year, September/October, are you still eligible to move up in class/pay for the following year?
Also, how much does pay increase pe… more

Any tips on securing a secondment?

Any insight into L and E at Freeman Mathis? How much do First year associates make?

Any insight on Jackson Lewis junior partner comp?

Apparently one of the recent Love is Blind contestants is at one of the Big 3 L/E firms

JL associates, are y’all good? Blink twice if you’re being held hostage.