Big Law

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

Just curious - do most juniors years 1-3 contribute the max to the standard 401k, mega backdoor Roth 401k if your firm allows it, HSA, plus full backdoor Roth IRA? I thought the answer would be yes bu… more

Weird to send a partner / counsel and email after a deal closed saying I enjoyed the deal / working with them and if they ever have anything similar to let me know?

How much do Kirkland NEPs make? Is it up or out? And how does origination work for them?

Any AuDHD peeps in this bowl with practical tips on how to survive BigLaw long term? Give me anything: routines, earplugs, small talk scripts, calendar organizers, life hacks. Feeling exhausted.

Midlevel, lateraled to my current firm a few years ago and I’m happy, like my team, but have never made hours/bonus so never felt completely secure. I’ve started selectively looking at in-house positi… more

What do income partners at V20 generally make? Not looking for hard numbers more just estimates. What is the base and expected bonus? If helpful, assume HCOL city.

any advice for mandated mentor meetings? been here about a year and this assigned mentor (nonequity partner) is the partner/counsel I like the least in my group. I won’t get into details, but others h… more

"The Partners" by James B. Stewart.

Am I the only one who's never heard of this book before? It's selling for $400-$500 per paper copy on Amazon, and there's no official ebook for it.
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Asked to submit EEO and address information yesterday, almost a week after callback. Midlevel lateral still waiting on offer/ding. Good sign? Grasping at straws here hahah

Is giving notice at the end of an evaluation meeting bad form?

How would you bring up to a partner that you're getting burned out. I've been +200 hours for several months with the last two being 250+

Is it normal for partners in big law to cheat on spouse with a work colleague or is my office just extra sloppy?

Parents of young kids, what is your daily schedule? How much time do you spend with your kids on typical weekday and weekend? Mine is 18 m/o and I’m struggling, just looking for data points

8th year M&A associate, and the only one in my office in my practice group. I’ve grown increasingly dissatisfied with my group for several reasons (never had a midlevel staffed on any deal of mine… more

Middle of your 4th year are you supposed to feel like you still don’t know enough and stress about mistakes and feel overwhelmed all the time? Just curious, honest feedback is helpful.

Does Latham send emails to let you know they are not moving forward with your candidacy? Applied directly.

What do you bring to an in-person callback (lateral)? Should I be bringing copies of my resume/deal sheet?

Just had a demo of Co-Counsel with WestLaw. I don’t think AI is there yet but I think AI is close to it. I feel like I’m watching my job as an associate disappear. Is anyone else anxious about the lon… more

Is it normal to have a really choppy workload after lateraling, and how long does this last? Some days I'm billing 10 hours+ and up late at night, others I barely have anything to do. I've bee… more

Have any of you had to report unethical conduct to your firm GC / management committee? How’d it go? Did you retain your own attorney?

Any insight into MWS first-rounds / screeners?

My personal life is blowing up and firm and partners have been cracking down on in-office mandate. A lot of work to do but can’t focus on anything. Work quality has taken a nosedive. Can’t take time o… more

What is the process for asking for a retention bonus? Senior Associate at AmLaw 50 firm, have an offer from an AmLaw 15 as Counsel, but would consider staying. How do you approach this?

Has anyone gone in house to work for a financial institution? What has your experience been like?

Looking for a reality check.

I’m a mid-level energy associate at a v50 with experience in upstream O&G, project development and transactional work. I’ve been exploring lateral opportunities and getting a few c… more

Best way to make a case for an office transfer.

My firm is doing 3 days strict RTO but we have to hotel. Is this standard and how does that work?

Did I screw up? I just gave my notice to leave my comfortable midsize regional firm to join a V20 firm. I am a 6th year in a niche practice area and live in a HCOL city. The midsize firm came back with a v… more

If someone works a ton the first half of the year (2500+ pace), is it acceptable to take multiple vacations in the second half? Firm target is 2000 and I’ll comfortably exceed.

Anyone else shocked at how much partners make yet live such sad lives?

Anyone have any insight on Gibson Dunn’s RE group, particularly RE finance?

Anything new in Miami? Seems like Paul Hastings, Paul Weiss, and Latham are exploring. Anyone else considering a new office? Anyone have details on timing?

Is it realistic to be able to draft an MSJ on short notice in a case you’ve never worked on before? I was volunteered to help with a case that is short staffed and have been asked to draft the MSJ on … more

Mid level lateral interview timeline—how long to hear back after callback for v10? Just had one on Wednesday and haven’t heard anything yet. Know it’s a holiday and all but I wanna know!

lateral 5th year. had a screener, now the firm is flying me out cross country for a callback and putting me up in a hotel. obviously they’re interested, but would you say the chances are greater than … more

Does anyone know of a website or resource where I can browse firms by practice area within a specific geographic region? I may be relocating in about a year, and I’d like to get a sense of what other … more

Is it unethical to bill .6 for a team meeting or firm event that runs 31 minutes? I use timers for everything and sometimes a given entry happens to stop right after a .1 incremental. I’ve always trie… more

Mid level. Any issues with giving 5 weeks notice?

Men: what’s the best white formal long sleeved shirt you’ve found? Don’t necessarily need a value one to buy five of for day to day in the office, more looking for THE one shirt I’d wear with a suit for an interview, wedding… more