Big Law

Anyone who retooled from finance to asset management, willing to talk? Thanks :)

Are two lateral moves with a year and half at each place too many? Getting so bored where I am but wondering if it’s worth just chugging along for another year or two

Thoughts about MoFo SF? Products liability group

Anyone have a good experience and recommends trying to move without a recruiter? I haven’t had a great experience with recruiters so far and it’s becoming kind of annoying. Do certain firms only hire … more

Do any firms have healthcare regulatory teams in their NY office? Or are they all in DC?

Best firm in NYC for big ticket M&A insurance? Culture, partnership opportunity etc…

What are the risks of using a recruiter to put out the feelers who has also recruited people to your firm? Any conflict here or should the best course be to reach out to a recruiter who does recruit f… more

Third year call in private funds. Is a lateral to a role in registered funds realistic without a class cut? Seems like a simple enough pivot with a smallish amount of ramp up…

Anyone familiar with STB’s Asia offices (Hong Kong, Tokyo, Beijing)? What’s it like there (for M&A specifically)? Are they satellite offices with everything dictated down from New York, or fairly… more

Folks at Latham in New York — how does the whole bullpen situation work? Is it working out ok for y’all? At what year are you getting an office?

No annual raise due to not meeting the billable requirement for the year. Thoughts?

What’s the right way to handle a senior person critiquing incorrectly? Has happened a few times where this Senior Counsel will critique me for doing something that I didn’t actually do cause they don’… more

Is it common for large law firms to perform conflicts and background checks before making an offer?

I lied. I love the money. I love the stress of getting a deal closed that everyone said had an impossible deadline. I love being “that” associate that performs well under crazy pressure. I love being … more

Any info on McDermott counsel comp would be greatly appreciated

I received a lateral offer that involves a class year cut. They say this is because I’m senior and they want to give me some sort of runway for advancement. Is this typical?

For some context, I’d be mo… more

Any intel on why the public finance partners moved from Ballard to Barnes and Thornburg?

First-years, how many hours did you bill for January?

If your firm is holding you back in class year, does that mean they want you out?

Any insights into SullCrom’s London M&A group?

Need perspectives on this. I work in a small, specialized group that is a bit associate heavy. We have two main partners in our office. There are 4-5 senior/mid level associates all within 2 years of … more

Made a major mistake in a brief that has already been filed. I'm panicked. Someone tell me I'm not going to be fired.

Thoughts on SullCrom M&A?

Can anyone recommend a recruiter who has placed associates into Willkie or Weil funds?

Any insights into K&E’s RE group? Specifically looking at the LA office and trying to get a sense of type of work and culture.

What firm has the best "revolving door" to the US Attorney's Office in SDNY? KKL? Morvillo? DPW? Wilmer?

Is it okay to ask your partner mentor about your chances of making partner or should a more subtle approach be taken?

Is it worth trying to refinance my stay at home spouse’s student loans? We file taxes jointly and what’s left is mostly private loan debt.

Any recommendations for a tax advisor/preparer in Boston?

Hi! I have an offer at a v10 and am incredibly excited about it. I am waiting to hear from my other callbacks, but I really like one firm. What are the sorts of questions I should be asking them, now … more

Will Brad be resigning?

Recruiter tip for current or future Big Law litigators. If you want to make partner or stay in Big Law long term, vet your firm on the front end to confirm you'll actually be able to get the exper… more

Partner asked for a draft by Sunday AM which I sent after pulling an all nighter. She hasn’t acknowledged the email. Do I need to wait up for her to respond or do I get to go to bed early like an adul… more

Before the Paul Weiss deal with Trump and revelation of Brad Karp’s communications with Epstein, how were he and the firm viewed by biglaw lawyers in NY? Are any of you surprised or shocked?