Big Law

Cap Markets or any Partners - what do you do to stay organized and manage several clients/transactions plus ongoing reporting and other things that come up? I’m a new partner and growing my book of bu… more

What do people think of Hogan’s EBEC team and namely the Silicon Valley partner there? I’m looking to make a move there so considering it.

Tech trans partners who do a lot of M&A work, how do you build your own book while keeping the M&A folks happy?

Lateraled to big GP firm with partners as a 7th year to support a growing group. A ton of work has came in. We don’t have enough people and need more laterals but the partners are deciding to basicall… more

Why are staff attorney roles looked down upon so much

IP litigators, how’s the average associate workload and morale at your firm at the moment?

Hi! I’m trying to convince my firm to pay for my flights to Australia to renew my visa. If your firm covers visa related travel expenses, please name drop them in the comments to help support my case … more

Ran into some people from my old firm and they basically asked me to come back. I didn’t say no and said it’s something I would consider. My timeline for that is not now but likely end of year (even then it… more

Can anyone shed some light on what life is like as a NSP at Kirkland? Getting that title starting as a sixth year seems daunting. Would also love to hear from people that started a family around tha… more

If Apollo starts a second HQ in Miami, do we think more firms will move in?

When did you lead your first mediation and how did you prepare?

How to schedule a vacation with a looming trial? It keeps getting pushed out more and more, and it makes it tough to actually plan a trip. It’s currently scheduled for mid May and I want to plan a Jun… more

I hit my initial bonus threshold (1900 hours) but I missed a discretionary bonus target (2200) by just five hours! :( Has this happened to anyone before? Any chance my firm will round up for good perf… more

Out of website time after asking for and receiving two extensions. Am I cooked?

How does one become a pro bono partner? Even if they’re on the bottom rung of equity forever, that seems a really sweet gig

Is there a way to negotiate vacation when lateraling? I am already halfway through my billable year at my current firm and have built up a ton of extra hours that I planned to use for a two week trip … more

Not BigLaw but anyone with intel on Glaser Weil San Diego? Interviewing there after moving to area, currently in Big Law lit working remote so would be an adjustment out of big law; senior enough that… more

If I want to lateral, how will the new firm learn about my hours? Should I disclose I am not getting a lot of work? Will they ask about hours?

Venting and looking for solidarity more than anything else, but how are we dealing with colleagues that don't respond well (for lack of a better way to put it) after you give notice? I knew the co… more

Any insight on Cooley vs Mintz transactional groups in Boston?

Thoughts on Kirkland DC office? Most folks work in office? Perks people particularly like?

I've spent more time today developing trackers and lists of tasks that need to be done than actually doing the things that need to be done. I was praised for this work.

Billing by the hour feels l… more

9th year associate. In general I’m doing well but I’m tired. I’ve been told I’m in partner track but obviously it’s all subject to change. Is now a good time to look at in-house opportunities?

For those hired opportunistically, what was the timeline like for you? Edit: in addition, for those who have hired an opportunistic candidate, what was the timeline like? What does the internal proces… more

What is debt finance practice and why do people enjoy/hate about this practice?

How do you get a secondment as a corporate associate?

Anyone ever just coast and not do work you are assigned during your two week notice? I put in my notice one week to go. I don’t want to do ANYTHING.

How do litigators (non-employment) get in-house jobs? Can anyone explain how they did so?

What is MoFo’s EBEC group like?

Does everyone have that one partner in which you mutually don’t like working with each other? Ugh it’s the worst. Makes me want to quit.

Thoughts on DPW NY office? Perks? Offices? Any specific advantages compared to other firms

Anyone here with experience on getting contract work/jobs through Paragon Legal? I’d appreciate any insight.

When to tell firm I’m leaving for a clerkship in September? 4th year. Open to coming back but will likely shop around too

Any insight on Mintz Boston transactional?

Anyone left the practice of law or know someone who has left to start their own business and was successful and happy they left? Would love details. TIA

Anyone at Withers (US or international) willing to share some insight about the firm? Apologies in advance to those who will get mad at me for putting this in the Big Law bowl

How much flexibility do most firms give in creating a counsel role? If you have a very niche practice that is important (and that your firm would have to hire out for if you did not fill this role) bu… more

Hi! Has anyone interviewed at Anthropic? If so, would love if you can share your experiences. If you’re at Anthropic- is there a work life balance? TYIA.

Living in Silicon Valley is so humbling. Nothing like spending your days helping engineers in their 20s earn millions of dollars.