Folks who travel internationally, how do you work around your vacation/family time? Going to Europe and trying to figure out how to best structure my days to respond to emails / work while also seeing… more

For those who left BL for smaller or boutique firms, was it worth it? I'm looking to take the leap as I move to a new city, but the billable expectations for the ones I've heard about are basi… more

Any way to capitalize on client referrals? I’m an in-house attorney who makes a decent amount of referrals, mainly to large law firms. Have a number of contacts with sophisticated clients, such as a h… more

How hard is it to get on CJA defense cases at your firm as a junior associate?

Thoughts on Paul Hastings Bank Regulatory practice?

Can someone who does CFIUS or work with OISP/OFAC (or anything related to trade, exports, sanctions, national security) explain what they do on a day to day basis. Do you find the work enjoyable and m… more

Who is more miserable: big law associates, private equity associates, banking associates?

How long did it take you to fill out a conflict form when lateraling?

A week and half since my last round of interviews… bad sign?

Any insights on how to take certain documents with you when departing the firm after you have given notice to the firm? Also, have you heard of anyone having any issues with the firm after they took … more

What level of detail is required on a pre-employment conflicts form? For the ‘brief description and role’ field, would ‘Lead ECB lawyer - M&A transaction’ be sufficient?

Anyone doing energy/infra focused M&A in NY or LA?

Biglaw Healthcare folks, what do you do?

I’m at a small healthcare firm—I do a lot of work with CIN agreements and assessments (and a lot of related antitrust work). As well as joint ventures and transactions betw… more

Is deal volume actually lower overall? I feel like everyone I know is busier than ever, but I’m still hearing that the lateral market is pretty slow. Is this your understanding as well?

Serious question: why is all the attention on Brad and PW? Are there no other firms that had people with any connections to Epstein?

Curious, do most firms offer free will/trust estate plan preparation? Mine doesn’t, and I was surprised this is a thing.

How long does conflicts checks typically take at STV for laterals? I’m at 2.5 weeks and am wondering if I should be concerned.

For those who recently lateraled from big law to another big law firm - how much time did you request off (ie after last day at current firm until first day at new firm) and how long did they actually… more

Who’s doing project finance in Southern California? I know LW is big here but is anyone good here? I can’t go to century city (I know that limits things a lot).

Lit junior stuck on a nightmare matter that requires 8-10 hours a day. I’m falling behind on my other cases, and I feel like this one case is becoming my job. Others on the team feel the same. Is ther… more

What are the best patent firms in DC?

How’s life at O’Melveny LA/Century City? QoL, average hours for associates, partnership prospects, general vibe? Specifically for litigation.

Do firms ever clawback your pay if you quit during parental leave?

Are equity litigation partners able to have quality time with family or it’s just impossible? Doesn’t even have to be quality time — more so curious if they are constantly on the road, leaving the maj… more

Took a Zoom call while in the shower today. Video off obviously but WOW I was scared! It was kinda funny though. I got to bill every minute of that :)

Just a shoutout post to senior associates who look out for juniors and take the time you don't have to provide feedback and advice and encouragement. I was so overwhelmed today but two of you went… more

My senior attorneys/counsel/partners: what do you do when you burnout? Buy things? Vacation?

So is everyone searching their firm name in the Epstein files? More than just Paul Weis in there.

Guys, here’s your friendly reminder that you should always assume that anything you email to anyone at any point in time COULD end up in the New York Times.

What do people at P,W think about today’s Epstein news?

Firm recruiters with zero legal knowledge are so terrible. Many of them are miserable and unpleasant. What skills exactly are they bringing to the table

Has anyone ever come back from a negative annual review and then made partner? Would appreciate hearing from you if so!

Any examples of a deal sheet for a technology transactions / commercial contracts practice? Trying to lateral. All the examples I see online are so M&A / corporate focused.