Labor & Employment Attorneys

Any insights on Seyfarth LA? Culture, WLB, workload etc.? Have seen conflicting in this bowl…

Currently at a big law firm with a large labor group, and I have an offer with another large firm, but their labor group is small. They’re looking to grow the practice group, have a good culture, and … more

Transitioning out of immigration to employment, are there any mid sized to big law firms in Southern California that would be more open than others on such a transition?

Labor folks: any creative ways you’ve found to get around blocking charges?

Any insights into JL ERISA group?

Anyone have experience with Michael Best & Friedrich for L&E?

How tolerated are mistakes?
I am objectively valued at my firm and no one has talked to me regarding concerns about mistakes I’ve made. I produce good work and am aware of it. But it’s hard because I’m… more

Are there any junior (2nd to 3rd year) associates in Philadelphia who are looking to lateral? My (Am Law 50) firm is hiring. You’d be working with truly lovely people. Please DM if you’re interested.

Need insight into Fisher Phillips, specifically if you have any information on Washington DC or Charlotte offices.

Any insight into Seyfarth’s Chicago office?

Which big 4 firm has the best bonus structure and why?

Any intel on Epstein Becker Greene in Chicago? Lifestyle, workload, etc?

Calling all people who have gone from boutique employment law firm to a full service firm - did you like it? Do you regret it? Anything you wish you would’ve known beforehand? Considering moving to a … more

What are the chances of a management side labor relations attorney in big law being able to switch sides to join a union side firm? Currently thinking about a potential move but am wondering if my app… more

Any thoughts on BakerHostetler and Proskauer? Just looking for overall vibes of the firms, compensation, and difficulty to elevate to partner.

Intel on Cooley San Diego office?

I’m fairly happy at my Big 4 L&E firm but have a chance to work at a marketing paying, full service firm as an L&E associate. Is it worth the switch? I’m nervous I will regret it.

Any intel about Jones Day Los Angeles or OC?

Anyone have any idea what an income and equity partners make at JL or Littler in a MCOL location?

Any thoughts on Jackson Lewis in Northern CA? Specifically, the SF/Sac/Silicon Valley offices And the firm overall? TIA.

How big of a book or how much in originations do you need to become equity partner at your firm?

What salary should a 10+ year labor and employment defense attorney be making in California realistically?

The JPM stuff is really showing people how absurd a lot of employment law complaints are. Maybe normies will actually stop taking unverified complaints as gospel now.

What is an acceptable reason/response for wanting to leave a big 4 to go to a full service firm aside from better pay? I will still be doing L&E. I really like the folks I work with but the firm a… more

How much should a 3rd year associate at a Big 4 firm in a MCOL city be making? I saw a post on LinkedIn for a different big 4 firm hiring in my city with a starting salary significantly higher than mi… more

Any thoughts or insights on Ogletree ERISA litigation group? TIA.

Did the most recent CELA conference involve a mandate that plaintiff’s lawyers only agree to certain mediators? Talking through mediators used to be a nonissue, now it’s take-it-or-leave-it

How long before AI causes a slowdown at the Big 4? NEP here that will never have a book large enough book for equity, and I’m feeling nervous that we don’t have more than 5 years till major cuts.

Thoughts on Fisher Phillips in LA and OC?

Does Fisher Phillips hire mid level associates who don’t have employment experience, but have comm lit experience?

EBEC attorney trying to learn some L&E for M&A purposes. Any recommendations on good resources beyond PLI?

Anyone have insight on Franczek? I know they only have a Chicago office but am hoping someone here has some insight!

What is the culture like at Littler in LA? Is the workload generally heavy?

What is the difference between Of Counsel and Counsel at Ogletree? Sorry if this has been asked before, but I can’t find the thread.

What can a first year non-equity partner expect to make at a big 4 firm in a MCOL city?

Should I leave my L&E boutique for a full service firm’s new office? It’s a huge pay bump but worried about joining a newly established office. My current firm is comfortable and my review was fin… more

I’m a new attorney interested in employment law. What are good firms in central Florida I should look into too?I already know the big 4 but they never reached back out after I applied.

I get asking about comp for states that have no pay transparency laws yet or for partner comp, but it boggles my mind whenever anyone here asks about associate comp in a state that has pay transparenc… more

Any insights into culture & pay at NYC offices for Jackson Lewis or Ogletree Deakins?

Lateraled to Ogletree a month ago. About how long until I’m more fully ramped up and integrated to around 40 hours a week? The slow days drive me insane.