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How is everyone feeling right now about election results?

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Just read this article that says attorneys to high-net-worth families are noticing a trend of such families wanting to leave the US. Out of curiosity, have any of you been seeing this first-hand? What… more

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What are some examples of microaggressions and racism you've faced in Big Law?

I'll start. One partner told me that I was only hired for diversity purposes when I was a first year. Another told… more

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I'm one of a handful of poc in an office at a firm that's very white. I've dealt with a lot of racism and microaggressions at this firm. I've secured an offer elsewhere and will be lea… more

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Handling a settlement discussion next week on behalf of the Claimant. Any tips, trick, advice? I’m a 6th year WoC fwiw

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Newly Licensed Black Male Attorney, 24 Years of Age.

Can any Philadelphia AOC tell me how the legal job market is there?

Considering moving from South Florida in a few years, considering Philadelphia and want some … more

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Hi friends, any biglaw firms hiring senior litigation associates in NY? I’ve asked this some time ago; just want to see if things have changed. Thanks!

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So every new hire, all yt women, came into the office looking like they were on their to a Walmart run (I love Wal-Mart BTW). One wore an oversized Sherpa hoodie, jeans and messy side swept ponytail w… more

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Which firm is the most racist and toxic to poc?

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What are the best articles you have read about the ways law firms fail attorneys of color? Extra points if it is about women of color or small or mid law firms. But I’d love to read any article you th… more

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I thought it was just me making things up in my head but this article sort of affirms it for me. Things are so different, and weird, back in the office. Guess everyone took too many years off of 'the office life'. To add to it, the new interns at my firm are clearly setting trends with Nike flip-flops under their formal wear😀. What's it like in your office? Do you feel like things snapped back into place or do you also feel like it's a bit disjointed?

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I want to move into remote contracts role or in-house. Been applying for several months straight now, but have had no luck. I have practiced family law since the pandemic. Do you know of any companies in particular that would hire someone with only family law experience?

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Anybody have intel on Nixon Peabody’s DC office? WLB, WFH policy, actual work expectations ? TIA

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Chief

If your firm has a black box compensation system for associates (meaning not everyone advances every year), are there written guidelines as to what you need to achieve in order to advance?

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What do you think is the most significant change in the legal profession over the past decade? Do you think it has impacted your workplace culture in any way?

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Thoughts/intel on Simpson NY? Considering lateraling from another top shop. M&A/PE.

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I hate thinking about how DEI programs will be further attacked if Trump wins.

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Does anyone have a good referral for a 4th year M&A/ PE associate in Dallas TX?

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Been let go 3 times by big law firms - twice during COVID and last year. Last firm, I changed my practice from corporate to litigation. I learnt that I was being underpaid (compared to the rate they w… more

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What's your North Star law firm? I love to hear what other people's aims are. Better yet, do any of you already work for your North Star firm?

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Any Florida lawyers out there thinking about starting their own firm or interested in starting one with another attorney ? (Looking at this possibility among other things ) just wanted to test the wat… more

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I need advice. Partner wanted my assistance with a matter in another state which neither of us is licensed in. I questioned whether this was unauthorized practice of law. Partner had me research and I… more

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Midlevel/rising senior at a toxic firm in NYC in a niche practice in which there isn't much hiring for my practice group. I need to get out asap.

I've been given an offer to join a law firm in … more

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"Becoming a paralegal is a step toward helping to increase the number". I find that interesting. Anyone here have more thoughts to add? (will link the article in comments) To add to that, has anyone had experience as a paralegal? What was it like?

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Looking for an in house energy lawyer for a panel I am organizing in NY. Please send recommendations!

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Hahaha, this cracked me up. How many of you feel like you've achieved the big 'work-life balance' dream? What does WLB look like to you?

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How successful do you think this retaliation could be? Should platforms like TikTok be held liable for potential mental health impacts? And what evidence would be required to prove harm?

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Hey everyone! Quick check-in with the privacy attorneys, or I guess any attorneys on the bowl: Where are you sitting in this range?

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It would be nice if one day a firm founded by poc became a Big Law firm.

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Honestly done with Big Law, and maybe even done with being a lawyer in general. I'm tired of the favoritism, office politics, microaggressions, and subjectivity and bias in all of it. Lowkey regre… more

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Interviewing with a large company. General Counsel is the same ethnicity as me and is my dad's age. First time I'm seeing a GC of a large company of my ethnicity and my dad's age. Interview went well … more

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Confession: Sometimes I wish I was white so I wouldn't have to deal with the microaggressions and other things.

I hate my firm and the people I work with. Every single little thing I do in my work … more

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I was told that people weren’t willing to give me honest (negative) feedback because I’m too nice and I’m the relationship attorney for the matters they work on. But then I just received a very negati… more

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Sad, shocking, and believable all at the same time! Have you had to be a victim of bullying in your workplace? I can say that I haven't yet, but this really opened my eyes up to other realities.

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I’m technically a 7th year associate and on my third firm. I did a fairly significant practice area switch in early 2022 (taking advantage of the labor market at the time) from litigation to a niche c… more

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Really having trouble finding the right outfits for myself. I hate when I feel underconfident because I'm not as well dressed as others. What does your wardrobe usually comprise? What store/brand would you start at if you were to start your wardrobe all over?

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Did you ever make a shift from being one specific kind to another? Say an employment attorney to a privacy attorney? Which one were you more satisfied with? What does such a shift entail??

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Guess I'll just go straight to the question - What is everyone's net worth? How is your work-to-pay ratio making you feel?

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Are any of you attorneys for a business? What does a day in your life look like? I would love to try my hand at that role, so any input from you is super valuable to me.

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What are your options if you pay a trainer in advance for a year and they ghost you? No contract except for whatsapp/insta communications. I wish I used my credit card to pay so I could dispute the tr… more

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