Big Law

What’s your firm’s referral bonus?

Will K&E break the $10m PPEP and $10bn revenue barriers? Turns out yes to both, by a crazy margin. $11.1 million PPEP (up 20%, from $9.25m). $10.56 billion revenue (up 20%, from $8.8bn). 595 EPs n… more

I know I have seen others commenting about how it feels like an eternity waiting for conflicts to clear, but . . . it really does feel like an eternity.

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I know a toxic speciality practice group and I know 99% of laterals should avoid this place. It’s a place where previous laterals have mentioned having suicidal thoughts of ending their life. After ho… more

Optics of taking an important, long-planned family vacation shortly after lateraling that was disclosed to the hiring firm prior to lateraling?

Anyone with a Citi biglaw mortgage know if we can recast our loans? Guessing not since it’s a jumbo loan but would appreciate any insight

Troutman Atlanta? Thoughts on culture, work life balance, reputation, compensation or anything else?

I see posts from the lawschooladmissions subreddit. Have grade inflation and LSAT score inflation skyrocketed? When I was applying to law school in the early 2010s, my GPA was above median for every s… more

Any Paul, Weiss associate in the NY office in here willing to answer a few questions about the office?

If the ultimate goal is to do high level, interesting work in house, is there any reason *not* to do M&A? In house M&A teams tend to be the most valued and senior in house counsel, no?

I was recently laid off today. Shocked, but I understand this is part of how the market works. I’d greatly appreciate any support, advice, or opportunities. Midlevel associate focused on IP transactio… more

How is MoFo for M&A? Is it up there with the SV tech firms (WSGR, Cooley etc) in terms of quality of clients? Culture?

Any current recommendations for student loan refinancing? I’m a third year with $350k in principal after clerking. All federal loans and a stable financial situation (great credit and long-term invest… more

Economics undergrad, has always been my dream to do Antitrust. Got stuck in corporate law but just want to do HSR review and have a specialty. Is it ever possible to break in?

In practice, how does it work when partners take their “team” with them to a new firm? For those that have left in this manner, how was your experience?

Has the war had any effect on how busy you are at work and what practice are you in?

When did you realize that partner was or was not the path for you? Currently a 7th year that just joined a new firm a few months ago. I am up for partner in a couple years and go back and forth whethe… more

Structured finance people: are we all crazy slow?

Is it slow as hell in fund formation groups right now? Our group focuses mostly on private credit and I’m struggling to bill 6 hours a day.

Is bankruptcy/RX busy? I've been super slow… billing only around 160 hours a month

9th year in big law. What level of savings should I have at this stage?

I’ve heard Orrick has remote associates. Anyone know if they allow this for laterals, particularly in lit? I’m hoping to be in a different state.

Anyone ever boomerang back to a previous firm? If so, how did you approach it? How long did you wait between leaving and asking to return?

Interviewing with a firm where the group is a dc/ny split for a lateral role. Do lateral interviews ever have you travel for an interview & pay for your travel expenses like oci? I’d express openn… more

Has anyone else thought they had an amazing interview (smooth,natural conversation and tons of laughing with a Partner) where it didn’t even seem like an interview at all but then a few days later you… more

Has anyone quit without anything lined up? I am so miserable

For any junior retool candidates - is it better to direct apply than to use a recruiter? It would be a 3rd yr lit to transactional retool.

Do I need to tell anyone I’m interviewing with a client? I applied directly and got an interview. Only asking as a partner I’m close with works this client a lot.

Anyone currently in Dechert funds group, can you please pm? Thanks!

Is strategic M&A better in terms of hours and/or exits than PE M&A? Or the other way around?

Tax associates, how many hours do you bill for a typical M&A deal in total? And how has that varied as you have gotten more senior?

ECVC partners that say they bill 3k hours a year, fact or cap?

Midlevel/senior associates at the 2,400 hour+ places in M&A, how often are you able to make plans and keep them? Going from a slow shop to a busy one soon, and I want to set expectations. Right no… more

Anyone dreading the week and feeling existential dread 😭 I’m thankful for this job, but man do I wish I could just have money and focus on enjoying life and my relationships. Sigh, just venting, but … more

Ask to transfer offices before starting full-time or work for a year then ask? 3L

I did 3L recruiting and starting at a law firm in a satellite office in general tax this fall. Most of the team is in N… more

I’m considering leaving a comfortable government job for private practice. I enjoy the service and comforts of government work but need to earn more money. I have more than a decade of legal work exp… more

For those looking at late-stage pre-IPO secondaries (Stripe, OpenAI, etc.) how are you all structuring these for tax efficiency? Seeing a lot of 30% discounts to last round valuations lately. Does the… more