Big Law

Any senior associates feeling behind? In RX, had a few slow years as a mid-level, and now feel like I am not equipped to do senior-associate level work but know that that is the expectation.

How do you break the cycle of sending out work that you’re not happy with because of a tight timeline —> getting bad feedback —> stressing out about / overthinking the next turn of documents to the point of… more

I am so sick and tired of this culture that encourages everyone (partners and associates) to steal other people’s credits and throw other people under the bus in order to survive. Everything is about … more

Is it ok to use more than one recruiter when trying to go in house (assuming not submitted for the same roles)?

I successfully got an AI-generated recipe for a margarita when I replied to a recruiter who was obviously using AI for outreach. I did it. I won the AI race.

How do you tell a partner who works at firm you want to lateral to that one big reason for the jump is the market salary (as opposed to just below market with unique bonus structure). Market salary an… more

I’m on parental leave and will resign before my leave ends. Do I still need to give my firm a two-week notice or should I just tell them I’m resigning effectively immediately before my start date at … more

How are people using AI in their personal lives? I feel like its an area I can use it to free up more time for things that matter but as a lawyer so much of my day to day is tied up in work so I strug… more

How’s project finance at Kirkland in LA? Is it mostly NY support? How’s the team?

What’s salary compression like at Baker Donelson (major metro office)?

Are firms paying relocation costs for laterals? I'm looking to get back to the Northeast. I don't think an internal transfer at my firm will work.

How do you pick a recruiter? How do you know which one has good intel and/or connections and can help find a good fit?

Hiring Partners: How do you view or evaluate (if interested) applications from in-house candidates with prior biglaw experience? How does their experience level change your review? Junior/Midleve… more

Goodbye folks. I quit on a whim and decided to go out on my own. Hoping for the best.

Any tips on negotiating an in house offer with a fairly large fund/asset mgr? Other than trying to bump up the base pay, are signing bonuses unheard of? If I was lateraling to another market paying fi… more

At Sheppard and Akin, when do you make counsel or when do they start watching metrics for partnership. Sheppard has NEP, but Akin doesn’t right?

Established NYC partners living outside of Manhattan who can afford parking, tolls etc...
Is time convenience the only reason you still commute by train?
Why no car service or self driving vehicle to en… more

Thoughts on Davis Polk opening a Los Angeles office? Are they going to start hiring for more practice groups and go on a hiring spree as Paul Weiss did?

Looks like Century City is going to become a lar… more

Having recently lateraled (?) from a v100 to a v50, just thought I’d share with the rest of the v50 folk that there’s a happy medium in the v100. Sure, the money isn’t exactly the same and the work i… more

How is Skadden for litigation? NYC

Would it be the end of biglaw for me if I clerked for an intermediate NY court as a fourth year? I clerked fed district my first year. It would be out of genuine interest and also my firm does a decen… more

Putting emails into AI for improvement is the closest thing in our job to yelling "ENHANCE!"

Any Big Law stories similar to the JP Morgan allegations?

What to do with free time in house during cold winter months?

Successfully waived admission from CA into DC (3yr rule). Now working in NYC. Do I need to take the NY bar if I am still under 5yr total legal employment?

I’m hoping to get some insight on two aspects of Restructuring as a practice group. I’m currently Rx, deciding between going for lit v. Rx in a lateral move. (1.) Is there a greater ability for cross … more

How many hours does an average A2 bill on a high yield bond issuance deal? 250hrs normal?

Thoughts on corporate associate --> government position --> high paid in house counsel position?

From the very highly paid legal counsels, only a few had a biglaw --> partner track record.

For… more

Any insight into Davis Wright Tremaine? Specifically NY office. How is the culture, salary, in office requirements etc.

Lateral to Washington DC or Chicago?
Which one would offer more stability?
Midlevel in Private funds. Concerned about work drying up.

Is K&E up or out once they make you partner at 7th year?

Any insight into Perkins Coie as a lit associate? How are people feeling about the merger?

Is it normal to have to send a former client a notice that you’re being screened/walled from their work when you lateral to a new firm? I cleared conflicts as an associate, but I have to do that for o… more

If you’re just going to give everything to the asset holders what is the point of working?
Combining quantitative easing with an income-based tax system is stupid at best, and evil at worst.

McDermott finally updated its previously draconian late night meals and uber policy to be slightly more generous to $50 (but still requires partner approval)- at least there’s no longer a requirement … more