Big Law

Thoughts on these SoCal corporate teams: Paul Hastings (LA/OC), Latham (OC), Gibson Dunn (OC), Paul Weiss (LA), Morgan Lewis (LA/OC), STB (LA), Orrick (OC)?

I’m a midlevel corporate associate considering a lateral… more

Any insight on MoFo’s sponsor finance group?

How hard it is for a non US citizen to move out of NYC (as a 4th year) to say Chicago/LA/Houston/Austin and have a viable path towards partnership? Feels like if you’re not from there it’s already ha… more

Just saw the numbers of MWE/S. 5.5M of PEP, is that serious? I’ve always considered the legacy firm to be a third tiers law firm. Was wrong about that firm

I’m a 4th year M&A associate at a V10 law firm. I’ve been trying to lateral out from my firm since last October but have gotten 0 bites. When I ask for feedback i hear the firm liked me but was looking for so… more

Heard rumors that an associate who I respect and hold at a high regard is being pushed out due to firm’s lack of business. How would firms typically “push out” this kind of associates?

Why do people want to be a biglaw partner, other than money?

Is anyone interested in a frank discussion about associates asking for guidance and what influences partners’ responses? A discussion on the topic the other day got ragged and died before its natural… more

Associates who have experienced getting pushed out: was it all passive, like getting cut off from new work streams and low hours, or was there an upfront conversation that you should start looking els… more

I’m on the fence about lateraling. I have a decent thing going (flexish WFH, good people, solid workflow), but comp is below market and training is non-existent. But overall feel like it’s not *that* … more

I want to be a trial litigator going to court regularly. I feel trapped in big law.

Anyone in funds (or otherwise) ever switch to structured products/CLOs? Curious about learning curve

Tech/IP specialist at a V20 with engineering background. Most of my work supports M&A (diligence, memos, PA markups), with some commercial exposure. I often hear criticism about “deal support” but… more

Did you get full bonus guaranteed when you lateraled? Was it conditional on anything?

ESI Protocols—does anyone incorporate statistical sampling into the requirements of their protocol? Talking about something like The Future Society model protocol… I have to draft one for a case I’m o… more

How do you folks in 2 BigLaw Associate couples make it work? My partner recently joined biglaw (I’ve been in for 3 years now) and it seems like it’s ruining our relationship. Any tips or words of advi… more

Did your firm notify attorneys or clients of the outlook outage? Mine didn’t send anything to anyone. I only found out from a fellow associate who had a client call them because they hadn’t received a… more

Can anyone recommend a recruiter who can help move an international arbitration group? Prefer someone with a real connection to arbitration.

What’s the consensus on Wilson Sonsini Palo Alto? WLB/Remote work/Culture? Tradmark/IP litigation group in particular

Considering a lateral move from a firm that I am overall happy with just for a change of pace. Talk me out of it.

Is it weird to take remote lateral interviews from my office? Like from the interviewers’ perspective, does that show bad judgment on my part

At what point in the year would a firm generally be willing to guarantee full end of year bonus to a lateral? I want to time my move with lower hours at current firm but guaranteed end of year bonus a… more

Any insight on Fenwick's trademark group? Silicon Valley office.

How often are you getting phone calls, emails, and LinkedIn messages from recruiters?

I am a fifth year investment management associate (I do GP and LP work) looking to potentially retool into trusts and estates. Anyone have any experience doing this?

Any insight into Mintz Boston Lit?

If my firm asked me to interview law students for summer associate positions, does that mean I’m held in high regard? I’m a second year.

Thoughts on Herrick Feinstein’s corporate group?

TFW your practice group is named pg of the year, but you know it lost 2 partners and 4 associates in the last year and is a sinking ship.

Does anyone have recommendations for a recruiter experienced in NY funds (I’m particularly interested in lateraling to K&E NY funds as a mid-level).

I direct applied to this firm and completed the interview about a week and a half ago. I followed up with the in-firm recruiter and they got back to me a day later saying they’ll keep me updated when … more