Big Law

M&A/PE lawyers, how many hours do you bill per year? For context, please provide some details about your firm that you’re comfortable sharing (eg name, ranking, whether there is a billable require… more

Why's everyone so apathetic about the government threatening to annex Greenland, Canada and Venezuela, letting ICE run amok, etc? Good times make weak men, or something? Good little citizens, perm… more

Can someone explain why offering memorandums commonly disclose the fact that company’s are at risk of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, and disease outbreaks, such as H1N1 and Zika virus? This… more

If you had really low hours the past year (think 1300) and were busy and steady the prior three years, do you get let go at the upcoming review as a 5th year? It’s a great firm, but the department was… more

My firm needs a really good exec comp and benefits associate who feels comfortable running with things. DM me if interested. Will provide a portion of the referral fee. NY preferred (LA or Dallas OK t… more

I’m in the midst of second- and final-round lateral interviews and starting to get self-conscious about how often I need to block time or be out of the office for “doctors appointments” or “a repair in my a… more

What's the standard on push presents these days? Just curious. Wife about to have a baby in July. I want to get her something.

any litigators specialize in mass torts/ product liability/ MDLs? I’ve been in general lit at a big firm for 3 years. I was just offered a position in a mass torts group at another big firm. Seems lik… more

Am I getting old, or is it weird when coworkers (in my observation, typically young female support staff) use heart emojis on Teams messages and such? I know it’s just to say thanks or whatever but it… more

Litigation associate. Starting to find counsel who end all their emails with “Thank you”, regardless of context, to be annoying and passive-aggressive. Am I getting too sensitive for this job 😫

Anyone have days/weeks where nothing seems to be going right? I had a couple months where things were smooth and now I’m just facing really tough situations in so many of my cases and it’s gotten me i… more

Any exec comp associates between years 4-6 willing to chat via DM? Trying to gauge whether my knowledge base / experience is on par with other associates in that class range.

Any thoughts from those mo… more

Has anyone heard back after a recent EDNY first round interview

Favorite big law/boutique firm you’ve worked at in Chicago with a robust M&A practice and market or higher comp?

Thoughts on Willkie’s finance group? (NY). Thanks.

All else being equal, is it better to join a Band 1 group at a less “prestigious” firm or a Band 2/3 at a more prestigious firm (in terms of lateraling, exits, etc)?

True hours expectations at Proskauer NY funds? Does everyone do secondaries as well as fundraises? Midlevel.

How does a résumé differ when applying for an in-house litigation position than a lateral Big position? I typically include under my past employers what I did during those roles, such as pre-litigatio… more

Is “partner track” really partner track for v10 or v50? These recruiting emails are enticing but how do I know whether partner track actually has a realistic chance of making it?

What firms are looking to build out their restructuring/bankruptcy teams?

Love getting my vacation requests denied. More opportunities to add SH value!

Is Weil funds group on a run? Law 360 group of the year. I never took them to be a major funds player. Am I missing something?

Is Latham IP lit still viable? Who’s left at the firm

I’m exploring a transition from public accounting into Big Law and would appreciate hearing about business-professional (non-JD) roles at your firm. I know titles differ across firms, any insight woul… more

Any recommendations for a recruiter in Madrid?

Weil or GDC for NYC Corporate?

Third round interview with head of group for lateral hire - is this a formality for an offer or another interview? Going to treat it as the latter

Does anyone have insight into McKool Smith’s hours requirement vs expectation? And what counts toward hours (recruiting, diversity, business development?)

How is the culture at MoFo? I know a lot is office dependent, but I’m less concerned about that for various reasons. I’m in lit, if that matters. Is the firm chill about the 1950 requirement or do the… more

Anyone got insights into McGuire and/or Morgan Lewis in SF?

Has anyone given notice over email? I tried calling the partner I work twice with and sent a text asking if they can talk but really need to give notice today so I have atleast a few days between the … more

Just moved to DC and working at a big law firm. I’m hoping to get involved in various organizations in the city. Any recommendations? Im generally hoping to make some friends in this new city. Thanks!

Rough total comp range for Counsel at PW in NY?

Thoughts on a budget for a motion to dismiss a 100+ page civil RICO complaint with about a dozen defendants? 50 hours? 100 hours? More? Just for the opening motion/brief, combined for all defendants.

For those of you with in house positions at IBs, FAs or Banks in general, any insights into comp, prior experience, and general views?

Any recommendations for a good L&E group in LA? Looking for somewhere with a good culture and not too sweaty…I’ve done some due diligence but only heard horror stories so far 😂

Anyone else having a really quiet January? ECVC mid level associate, have nearly nothing to do each day.