Big Law

Pros and Cons of choosing between Chicago and DC for private funds (no regulatory work)? Which market is superior for professional growth?

Funds attorneys - is it possible to lateral from an investor side practice to a sponsor side practice? Would conflicts get in the way?

Moderate mistake as a mid/sr. (Maybe a 5/10). Went to partner who stepped in an is fixing it. No impact to client. Do I apologize to Partner or just keep trucking?

Partners in the amlaw200 at firms that pay market base salary and bonus with 100-150 hours over billable target, is it worth it to be partner? I’ve heard that your tax bill is insane (one of the newer… more

When you already have multiple offers, is it better to withdraw from a few remaining interviews or take the interview possibly get the job and then then make a decision? I don’t want to waste anyone’s… more

Income partners at v100 — is your comp similar to senior associates or higher?

Any info on stealth layoffs of mid-level and senior litigation associates at P,W?

How much back-and-forth is reasonable when negotiating a signing bonus before it starts to look bad? I received an offer with no signing bonus, asked for one, and the firm came back with about half of… more

Moving from big law to a boutique and taking a serious pay cut for better WLB and scope of practice (though ultimately I think earning potential is higher because at current firm my chances at equity … more

Seeing this litigation support attorney position at Weil—anyone know what the hours are like?

For those who've lateraled in a more senior role (SA or counsel-level), how long did it take you to feel staffed up and comfortably busy? I know there's an inevitable ramp period, but curious … more

Any thoughts on Goodwin, Fenwick or Cooley M&A in SF/SV? Considering lateraling as a mid level but would like to know:

- group culture - are people genuinely nice?
- how much of a sweatshop they are compa… more

How common is it to have slump periods with nothing to do? I know I’m not the only one because a colleague complained about it for weeks and just left, and partners try to staff me on matters and we’r… more

I’m thinking of leaving a firm as a midlevel where I’m making below market, annualizing 2600, lack of constructive feedback, unhappy, but have also been told I have reasonable chance for partner — for… more

I got 2 offers: Fully remote small law with 1625 hours req or hybrid 3days a week in-house role? Base compensation is slightly more with the firm, but total compensation is roughly same for both. Mayb… more

Is it just me, or is Winston falling apart? I keep seeing attorneys leaving in droves.

Is Cooley or Morgan Lewis the more prestigious firm?

Cutting to the chase—if anyone’s been fired for overbilling, were you/have you seen anyone bounce back in their career?

Insight on Dorsey v Baker Donelson v Akerman v Thompson Hine (Litigation - NY/NJ/DC)?

Has anyone switched from full time to reduced hours to help manage workload? Did you regret it?

What's the deal with fake recruiters? I get emails from people claiming to be recruiters, but they don't have LinkedIn or a website. Some even from gmail accounts. What's the scam here? Are they selli… more

Holland & Knight (Chicago PE M&A)

Any insight? (e.g., culture, current deal flow, and typical staffing mix)

2nd year lateral, have offers from Simpson and PW. Work-wise my pros and cons for both are pretty much split 50/50. Can folks at STB or PW NYC please give me your best pitch?

Is it okay to use more than one recruiters to lateral to another firm? Seems potentially useful because they don't know the same firms.

Why do I always seem to get the short end of the stick? I’m now getting pushed out for the second time. Partners say I’m well-liked, and hard working/responsive but that there are performance issues.

I call BS. I … more

Lateraling to a boutique (80-100 lawyers) do you know how long it takes to hear back? Interviewed with three partners on (4/21) went great! Then interviewed with the partner PGL on (4/27) which I thou… more

Is it possible to lateral as a 7th year? Spent 1-6 at one firm and then 6-7 at another. It’s just not a culture fit for me but worried I am not marketable anymore.

I’m an associate at Hogan Lovells. I’m bringing in small cases to partners I do not normally work with. When entering the engagement and submitting paperwork the partners are taking credit for bringin… more

In DC do firms pay for parking, lunches, rides at night? Curious what kind of perks are available at top 50 firms.

Assuming the firm pays origination credit to associates, what share would a non-responsible attorney receive—for example, an L&E attorney who brings in a real estate client? The client is a large… more

Should I lateral to Cooley, Orrick, WSGR, Latham, Fenwick, or DLA for ECVC in LA? As a Mid/senior associate

People in relationships: how do you have time for intimacy? I’m working or fielding emails from morning until after 11 every day, and am too tired for anything after that.

So who’s going to be the GOAT and leak the lively-baldoni settlement?

Started at a new firm 6 months ago and hate it. When can I leave? Is 1 year the threshold?

Hi all, thoughts on the tech transactions group at Cooley Boston? What is the overall culture like? Also are all associates in cubicles? How does that work with calls?

I am so over this big law industry. Been working nights and weekends for 3 months straight. Slow af during the day because partners assign work late afternoon and want it next morning. Then I have one or two bs t… more

Can anyone share details on Jones Day’s tax department? Is associate comp on scale?