Big Law

Anyone else noticed that female associates tend to be treated less harshly by partners? It's like this Gordon Ramsey meme where if I make a mistake, the partner calls me a 'fucking donkey,'… more

What would be the right range of signing bonus to ask for right now lateraling as a fifth year M&A associate? V5, top school, but looking to move to a top 50 firm with clearer partnership prospect… more

Any insights into Latham’s finance practice group in Chicago? In a lender-focused practice and thinking of applying. How’s the culture, mentorship and growth opportunities? Does being in Chicago meani… more

Chances of making partner after lateraling in biglaw as a 7th year?

Thoughts on Orrick fintech group?

Thoughts on Gibson’s real estate group if finance isn’t your focus?

Does Latham Chicago have free food/coffee? What other perks are there?

Any market paying firms doing debtor work in Seattle?

When do you find out if you’re making nep at K&E?

Anyone know what the legal market in Orange County is like? Contemplating a move there!

Any insight into OMM LA vs Goodwin LA/SM for corporate / finance?

Senior associate that has worked with my current group for three years. Have never had a review or any indication of major problems. I have also repeatedly fixed mistakes by the junior partner (i.e. d… more

Would you rather be an equity partner at a midsize regional firm or a non-equity partner at a V20 but can never make equity. Equity partners at the midsize start at 500,000 and goes up from there.

My juniors suck so much that it’s actually affecting my mental health. I’m annualizing 2700 and have zero help except first years who give zero fucks to accept feedback or take instructions. I’ve been… more

Is it permissible to send a casual email to my old firms clients (that I had an actual relationship with) simply informing them that I moved firms, will continue to practice in the same areas, and pro… more

Relativity may be the worst product the legal industry decided was somehow acceptable to adopt. I don't know a single lawyer who prefers it over other ediscovery platforms. It's just cheaper.

How does working reduced hours at a v10 actually work? You don’t need to respond to emails Friday - Monday? Someone else from the team is just happy to always take over when you’re out? Kind of seems … more

Anyone work as in-house in one of the prop trading firms e.g. Susquehanna, Jane Street, Citadel etc. and can talk about comp package, flexibility, hours, culture?

Are the firms moving into Miami building out their restructuring practices? Seems like it has worked out well for W&C, Weil, and K&E. Anyone else moving in or growing?

Any insight into life/culture/perks at Sidley Chicago?

Have you ever had a mentor do a 180 and turn on you out of nowhere? It feels like I can’t do anything right for a few weeks now and I don’t know how to turn this around. Seems like there is buildup/fr… more

Latham Counsel compensation. Considering pursuing lateral opportunity into Counsel role at Latham. 10YOE. Anybody have intel on salary bands / bonuses? I understand it can be highly bespoke, but woul… more

Selendy spring bonuses👀

Worked with two different recruiters and now I have two lateral offers at different firms. I obviously have to turn one down but feel really bad about it. What's the best way to do this? And what … more

Is the dream in house exit for M&A really corporate governance and hodgepodge commercial and legal cleanup work at some random, no-name operating company (the "generalist" role that gets… more

Is it crazy to consider Dechert as one of the big players in RE finance along with STB/Ropes/GD? I feel like I work across them a ton on complex matters but dont see anything about them. Anyone have … more

They say dress for the position you want, not the one you have. If I want to be a biglaw partner in California, does this mean I should start showing up to work in hoodie/ t shirt and sweat pants/ sh… more

How cyclical is funds hiring? I’m seeing tons of job postings for in house counsel, but wondering if it’s a bubble or whether this trend can be expected to continue. I’m not ready to move yet but don’… more

Does anyone have details on NEP comp at Akerman or have data points? Looking for Base salary and how credit for originations are calculated? Thank you!

Only 3 partners in my group. 2 are fantastic to work for. 1 recently promoted partner is the worst. Poor planning, not responsive, condescending, multiple calls late at night, etc. I’m happy at my gro… more

Does anybody use the AI DeepJudge?

Partners who actually advocate for their associates with clients and push back against unrealistic expectations (instead of just crushing associates) are the best and will always have their work prior… more

lateraling from a v20 to a v50 — is my life over? genuinely asking

Client contact always emails me without looping in the partner on new projects/matters. This has happened at least 8-9 times in the last year. I always try to loop in the partner but I’m getting fed u… more

Has anyone quit biglaw to join a highly sophisticated boutique? Pros and cons?

Legora/Harvey vs Claude for Teams Premium. Particularly interested in feedback from folks who have used at least one of the legal-specific AI tools in addition to Claude.

Approximately many partners do you work with that you genuinely enjoy working with as people and how many partners do you work for that you could punch? Trying to figure out what’s a typical ratio of … more

Any steps I can take as a junior associate to best position myself to land a job as an SDNY AUSA?

What firms in Chicago are good for Cap Markets? Anything but Kirkland