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Is the DEI committee at your firm a place to share thoughts and ideas and the bigger picture or is it all business?

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I recently interviewed for a small firm. The founder of the firm made several distasteful comments about my background, and told me I’m not “white gloves law” so bigger firms wouldn’t take the chance … more

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Yall this is not a meme. This is actually a listing. What dystopian nightmare am I living in?

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I understand it might seem a bit trivial, but I'm soon meeting with a former colleague for the first time in person. We worked in separate locations previously, and they've since become a mana… more

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I have a DV victim whose husband is suing her in a case that is clear abuse of process and malicious prosecution. Anyone have recommendations in California?

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Have partners of color been harder on you/not understanding when you experience microaggressions or discrimination? Not asking for any action, just less of "back in my day..." and more valid… more

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HI all! Anyone working in tax right now? I accepted an offer to work for one of the B4 but would like to make sure this doesn't kill all my chances of lateraling to a reputable law firm down the r… more

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Anyone take an extended leave from law (4+ yrs) to take care of kids? Im 1st gen (so no financial support from anyone, lots of school debt), i… more

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Anyone ever do LCLD and leave their firm in the middle of the program? Kinda thinking I want to leave my firm by the summer

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How many of you have dealt with not meeting hour requirements but also not getting any work from the partners, despite having reached out many times? I am curious to see if this is just a thing I have… more

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Lately, I've been bored at work, stuck in drafting motions. Is there another area of law that offers a mix and involves more court appearances and depositions? Currently do employment law manageme… more

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Thoughts on the Davis Polk retaliation case result?

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What do you do when you have almost seven YOE, lateraled from a big firm to another big firm, and the new big firm keeps hassling you about your hours, though the partners are saying they don't ha… more

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Seasoned Associate General Counsel with 6 years of experience in regulatory compliance, policy development, and stakeholder engagement. Expertise in health care law, adept in providing strategic legal couns… more

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Class of 2022 and finally broke into a six figure salary today. Feel like I am worth more but also feel good to be here. Never imagined little me could do any of this.

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Black New York Lawyers - does any of your firms have any upcoming Black Events city-wide? We need one this winter.

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Seeking a new path away from litigation, eyeing in-house counsel roles. Skilled in labor and employment law, I aim to reduce motion practice and writing. Keen on roles involving presentations and lega… more

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Has anyone had success applying directly to a big law firm? I’ve had success with a recruiter years ago but I applied to two places myself today. No referral. Has this worked for anyone? Should I use … more

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Feeling defeated. I’ve been let go from two firms within 3 years. In the first instance, I was brand new and was told (without specifics) that I wasn’t a good fit and there were “performance issues.” … more

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For those of you that lateraled out, how long did it take? I have been trying to leave my firm since September of last year to join a more specialized group practicing what I actually enjoy and have n… more

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So, I split my pants from gaining weight. I’m gaining weight because I don’t have time to go to the gym, don’t make enough money and because of those two I work even more and have to take an antidepre… more

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Reminder opposing counsels who are a$;ho&3@. Can’t live free in your head.

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I don’t know how y’all work and have kids. I get home and my dog is just tew much. Where do you find this excess mojo

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Y’all I split my pants in the office and feel trapped. SOS.

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What do you do when a coworker is being domestically abused? Seriously, what is the professional response?

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I am having trouble getting the prestigious, career enhancing work assignments. I do good work and my staffing coordinator and the partners jokingly call me “special ops” for tricky/thorny deals. They… more

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Perhaps this has nothing to do with gender or ethnicity, but it’s really bothersome to have to grind for hours when others seemingly do not. I seem to have good reviews and work product, and regardles… more

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Is there a black barbershop in DTLA I can get a trim before court?

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How did you get your first client? I think it’s an area where a lot of first gen/POC are less knowledgeable and would benefit from the thoughts of more senior lawyers.

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Just venting: Some opposing attorneys can be so nasty. I’ve definitely dealt with kind/fair/courteous opposing attorneys that are pleasant to work with, and I appreciate them and respect how they work… more

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Should I pay the minimum on my student loans? Or should I max the payment? I just signed up for the save plan and my payment is $300ish a month. I could likely pay $1200 a month though. Either way, in… more

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Anyone at CYOC?

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Looking for support group. Is anyone interested in starting a LinkedIn/other support group? I moved to a new city, and started a job at a tech startup. It has been so overwhelming, not necessarily due… more

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Hi guys, needing advice on something. I'm a paralegal- just passed the CA bar exam last month as a foreign attorney. (I ended up as a paralegal when I moved here in the US). I'm still waiting … more

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Does anyone feel like the expectation for them is perfection? How do you handle this? I’m a second year (class of 21), and approaching 1 year at this my current firm. I have one partner in particular … more

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I’m a member of an affinity bar association and was recently asked to endorse someone who is also a member to the fed bench. I feel uncomfortable doing so because I don’t know his track record but I f… more

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Beyoncé or Rihanna? Both. Just stop they are both great entertainers with different interests and styles. Please stop pitting black women against each other for social media rage porn.

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Hey All- an executive level partner is stepping down from leadership- though not retiring. This partner has been an incredible sponsor and mentor. I’d like to send this partner a book as a thank you-… more

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What are your thoughts on why Cassie’s lawsuit against Diddy settled so quickly after it was filed? Why did Diddy let it get to the point of being filed in the first place?

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