Corporate Transactional Law

Let’s talk BD. For those who have been successful in getting their own clients, would love to hear about what has worked for you, especially anything unconventional.

How does your firm handle billing when one of your attorneys is deposed as a fact witness regarding a client transaction that ultimately did not close? Client is not a party to lawsuit. It’s a dispute… more

Anyone else tiring of the game? Or am I just getting old?

Thoughts on Egan Nelson in Dallas? Type of work, culture, Dallas group, wlb…? Senior M&A associate looking to switch fr Big Law.

Any finance lawyers have deal sheet I can reference? All samples provided to me are large public M&A deals and most of my deals are private equity with details I cannot release

While working as corporate counsel, company management asks for opinions, which they claim are not legal opinions, but general opinions on states where I am not licensed. They require a signed letter… more

Thoughts on Willkie as a whole and its Corporate and Financial Services group specifically? Also, any insight on the newer Dallas office?

Just curious what kind of ai products are you looking for? There are so many ai tools, but I haven’t found anything that is really helpful to me

I’m really curious how people perceive today’s AI products. Many in-house attorneys tell me the products work quite well, but lawyers at law firms generally feel they’re not particularly useful.

Anyone in corporate have a really good system or resources to stay organized (particularly investment Funds if possible)? Maybe charts, tables, etc to keep track of changes requested via email, work s… more

Are there any recruiters that help with a move to go in house from a law firm? Or do they only do big law

First year associate. Have been practicing corporate and commercial real estate law for 11 months. Not sure what I like about / if I like what I do. I have been thinking of reaching out to a career co… more

Current second year corporate associate $100k, bonus is fair. Only 1300 billable. Small firm though- only 3 attys. Only room for growth is potentially buying out partner in 10 years. No promises thoug… more

We’ve developed an automated disclosure schedule tool and are looking for M&A team leaders willing to pilot it. Want to understand: what kind of time savings would be most valuable to you?

As a law student looking to go straight to in-house, how realistic is it to find a role starting for at least 100k? I am in Houston, Texas. Class 2026

Comp check: 3rd year Associate Med-lowCOL city/suburb. Boutique firm serving small-medium sized businesses. Role includes Corporate RE, M&A, and outside GC work with potential for other areas. $80… more

looking for lawyers who are interested in going through our new AI product for lawyers for M&A paperwork.

Anyone tried Harvey before?

Hi, I’m new here. I’m the founder of a legaltech startup focused on automating paperwork in M&A deals. I’m looking for lawyers who are interested in this area to help test our product.

I got this big darn transaction I haven’t slept a wink

The only way to do great work is to love what you do. Have a successful week ahead.

i want to buy a paver an need a reliable escrow officer. anyone with a good referral would be appreciated.

Hello Everyone The day is bright so as the future is bright. Have a wonderful day and always be happy and smile 😊

Does anyone have experience with Schenk Price ?

Do you know of anyone who switched law firms and then went back to the old one after a year or two?

As a hiring manager for an in-house legal department, what do you want to hear from candidates who are seeking to leave law firm life? What are acceptable reasons for going in house?

Anyone transition from litigation to corporate transactions? How did you do it? Do you have any tips on the best way to make this transition?

All of my law school internships were in technology transa… more

If you want a corp to own your partnership interest in a law firm, do you have to register the business as a professional corp and register it with the state bar, even if it is only to receive the int… more

2 year associate in corporate in big law. I have learned over the past year that I despise M&A work. Any insights on how to initiate a transfer away from M&A and/or request transactions like e… more

The real estate commission office won’t answer my question because I’m not a broker so I’m looking for help here. I have an agent who says his commission checked doesn’t need to be made to the brokera… more

Has anyone on here ever turned down a project that did not align with their morals/values? If so, can you please share some of the context like how you communicated that and how it went?

Does anyone have experience with the white & Williams corporate finance group? Interviewing with them and looking for insight

For some reason I’m drawing a blank on terminology: when an LLC member takes on the responsibility for winding up, what is a good title? “Wind-Up Member” sounds stupid. Liquidating Trustee I just thou… more

Does anyone have any suggestions on contacting my old boss to see if there are any opportunities with the firm (Big Law)? I worked there during my last semester of law school. I was offered a clerk po… more

Cross posting! I’m looking for a remote or hybrid paralegal roles in DC/NYC. I’ve experience in civil litigation, contracts drafting and negotiation, appellate litigation/practice (mostly federal inc… more