Big Law

Lateraled and realizing I am not a good fit for my new firm for various reasons. Is it crazy to try to go back to old firm or does it look better on the resume to try to stick it out for a reasonable … more

What’s the market like in New York for mid-levels looking to lateral in IP & Tech Transactions? Want to stay in big law for at least a few more years, if not long term!

K&E Chicago vs K&E NY for debt finance. How different is the culture, advancement opportunities, work quality and training between these two? Or, due to the cross-staffing model, it’s a wash a… more

How does staffing and coverage work at Cooley for ECVC?

K&E hired Joshua Feltman? Wow. Thoughts on this?

Thoughts on Alston & Bird’s tax group? Federal and SALT. Thanks!

Squire Patton Boggs? Hours requirement? Partnership track timeline? Bonus structure? Senior associate considering a position.

Currently using only one phone (firm phone, ported persona number) and about to lateral. Will take 1.5 month off in between jobs. To avoid the hassle of buying a new phone just for this interim period… more

Any details on associate compensation at Bird Marella in LA? I’m seeing mixed info online.

For the Canadian lawyers here, what do you do with your home province license when practicing in the US? I'm Ontario licensed but have been practicing in NY for a few years and hate paying the $2K… more

Any insight on Latham & Watkins tax group? It seems like they’re always hiring…

I must be loyle to my Partner...

Third-year former federal district court clerk and current employment attorney looking to lateral to DC from the Midwest for general litigation. Anybody have any recommendations for recruiters or fir… more

It’s happened to me where I wasn’t fully deferential in my response to a partner where this cost me a bad review. Eg partner asking me as a junior why I haven’t sent out their draft out to opposing co… more

Why do firms get so mad when people claim they have been laid off, stealthed, etc.? Obviously, at-will employment is the default legal rule, so firms can generally fire whoever they want. But it also … more

I want to gather data and research through this app from lawyers. Does anyone know how I can go about contacting fishbowl and seek consent to perhaps share survey links?

I’m a first year terrified of my upcoming review. I work hard and am responsive but make mistakes here and there that some partners I work with have noticed.

Am I cooked?

I recently got a firm presentation where the average hours of the associates are listed. It was about 1850. However, literally everyone I talk to is always busy, complaining about all-nighters, gettin… more

Did anyone else notice that WilmerHale completely dropped off vaults “best firm to work for” list? Two(?) years ago they were 20…. What’s going on over there???

M&A associates that are trying to go in-house, what type of positions are you applying to (e.g. M&A, commercial, product counsel, general corporate, securities, etc)? Which have you been havin… more

Partners - how often do you make mistakes on calls with clients? Transactional if that matters.

Morgan Lewis ranked no. 1 Best Firm to Work for on Vault. (Up from no. 2 last year.) What do other attorneys at MLB love so much about working there?

Any resources for corporate law networking events in Boston?
Starting to figure out why most hail to NYC after graduation.

Any insight on cooley’s debt finance group? What do they primarily work on. Lev fin?

Thoughts on Sidley’s Finance group? NY office. Hearing mixed reviews

How do firms manage lateral applications they receive through portals? Who does the initial screening of resume? Admin Staff? Junior-Senior Associates?

I have seen Admin staff review 1L /2L Applicatio… more

Any thoughts on Cleary’s Exec comp group?

Could anyone walk me through what typically occurs during a layoff notification call with HR/talent? I’m particularly concerned about the document signing timeline. As someone over 55, I understand I’… more

Hello this is your weekly Friday afternoon 0 motivation post.

How long did it take you to feel integrated after lateraling? Started about two months ago and still feel SO isolated. Makes me miss my old firm even though I know I left for good reasons.

How to approach deals sheet in general? Less is more?
Which deals to prioritize if you have lots of reps?
Also worried about conflicts check.
Any input from those who went biglaw (A) to inhouse and back… more

How do I raise concerns about hours when others are billing more? I’m a junior on track for 2600 (6 months in), but all the mid levels are on pace for 3000+.

Rx folks, why do you like this work?

Senior Associate- for the first time in my career, I do not trust the judgement of the partners I work with- so much so that I do not want to put my name on the briefs. I came with the group to the fi… more

M&A seniors, how frequently are your deal teams (especially for larger ($200M+) transactions) just a partner, yourself, and a first year/staff attorney? Getting frustrated/burnt out with the amoun… more

Any recommendations on how to bring clients? How did you develop a book of business?

Which practice group is the nerdiest?

Junior Biglaw --> InHouse. Want to go back. Crazy?
100% flexibility. True 9-5. 0 Wk-end. 5wk VAC. Little to no pressure. Nice people. Direct contact with partners in business/biglaw.
Cons: ~ $200,00… more