Big Law

White collar defense folks - how busy have you been over the past few months? Just trying to see if I should be worried..

Anyone ever not clear conflicts in a transactional practice?

Am a junior associate, and associates in my office have been invited to attend lunch with visiting members of the firm’s executive committee. We’re encouraged to “bring questions” and have a meaningfu… more

Does Orrick pay market in all of its offices, or does it have lower tiers for smaller markets?

Any insights into the Boston offices of MoFo, MWE or WilmerHale? Transactional practice.

Has anyone here negotiated for more than the standard 3 months severance pay?

What practice area are you in and how busy has work been for you?

Anyone in funds slow this week? Super busy May but last couple weeks have been slower.

When do folks think Cravath or DPW will match (or re raise)? This week or next?

Anyone work at DLA and like it? Senior level: counsel and partners? Litigators?

What are the signs that you’re seriously be considered for partner? 7th year and only indication I have is being told I’m “on track” for partnership. What are other actions or signs to look out for to… more

What is the salary for senior counsel at seyfarth? I have not found any concrete information before their last raises to ~90% of the pre-June 2026 Milbank scale.

How’s the market for senior (7+) M&A associates?

Any insight on the DLA mass tort group?

I know I’m going to lateral in the next month and a half, but I haven’t put my 2 week notice in yet. A partner just asked me if I was available to work on a huge matter through the next few months. I’… more

Do firms ever hire junior associates (2nd/3rd year) who need to be remote for a period of time when starting? Will be moving to a new location next year but would love to lateral earlier.

For those that use Macs with virtual desktop, how is the integration? Do you have any regrets?

How do you guys deal with a senior person taking credit for your work? Corporate

What are some hacks to stay focused and sharp besides nicotine n adderall

I’m pretty sure one partner in my group likes me and I’m her go-to associate, but another seems to hate me and is mildly annoyed with everything I do. It’s my first time working with the later extensi… more

What firms do fully remote month of August vs only the last week? I lateraled as a senior associate and I thought all firms post covid did remote August but turns out my new firm only does 1 week in … more

Would a law firm make a foreign citizen a partner given everything going on with this administration?

Ladies—where are you shopping for (not super expensive) office wear?

Any recommendations for a polo shirt with a collar that doesn’t curl up ?

I just accepted a job with a V20. This will by my 4th firm in 6 years. Nervous I am now a job jumper and it will hurt my career long term. Each job I was well liked and on partnership track. In six years I … more

How much of your salary did you save as a first year in NYC? Curious to hear how others managed their finances/ trying to figure out my own strategy before I start in the fall.

Fell asleep on an all-hands call at 2am (after working 18 hour days for weeks in a row, though that’s beside the the point). Woke as the call was ending and don’t think anyone realized. Do I bill that… more

Which firms have the best CA offices? Amenities etc.

What’s it like practicing out of Miami? CA BigLaw corporate associate getting a bit tired of the state of affairs here. Is Miami actually a growing player or is it all hype? Summer humidity also seems… more

Looking at an opportunity with a role that is 75% commercial litigation/25% international arbitration at my dream firm. I have domestic arbitration experience (AAA, JAMS, etc.). Can someone explain wh… more

Current funds NYC midlevel (at band 1 firm, T14) looking to lateral but extremely busy with billables and I don’t have time to waste on interviews and cover letters. Can firms just give me written off… more

Why don't people who struck out of recruiting simply enroll in another JD program to get another bite at the apple?

Does Millbank do work from home in August

Is being good at the job, and well-liked, enough to survive past 8th Year?

In advisory/investigations at a V50. I do really good work - I even sometimes help partners by making BD introductions to contacts. Nev… more

Seeking advice.

I’m a fifth year in a small, niche group that took on a new counsel ~6 months ago. He clearly has partnership ambitions, but hasn’t managed to port any work over at all. As a result, he’s become in… more

How do you suss out an in-house role? Would terms like “fast paced” and “self starter” be red or yellow flags? Frankly don’t want to work law firm hours if I’m not getting paid a law firm salary

Why does King & Spalding require an undergrad transcript for laterals? They can’t be serious.