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Tips or book recommendations for someone transitioning from employment to a more general litigation practice?

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Any intel on Fisher Philips L&E interview process? It’s 2.5 hours long. What kinds of questions will they ask?

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Is it uncommon to hate labor and employment practice area because it is not fast paced?

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Anyone have insight into an employee investigations in house counsel role? I see it as basically doing discovery-like work

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I’m a 5th year in biglaw in a secondary market (big city but not NYC) looking to move on from my firm because of some toxic personalities in the office. Does anyone know what the general salaries are … more

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Can anyone explain why white, middle aged, newly-top level managers bring so many employment cases? Do they not understand that director and executive level folks can be terminated for reasons that ar… more

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Jackson Lewis 9th year associate NJ office (BH) salary info?

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Hi, anyone looking for a remote, reduced hour with a big4? Salary is not great but very flexible wfh. DM me for details.

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Any insight on how much Special Counsel positions make at Ogletree ?

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Big 4 vs National mid-size. Pros and cons? Currently at a Big 4 but my office environment is toxic so I started looking elsewhere. Found a decent offer from a mid-size, but worried about portability a… more

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Hello, I am beginning my transition from the USAF back to civilian sector. Prior to joining the USAF I was a labor & employment attorney in Atlanta. Throughout my career in the USAF, I have litiga… more

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Has anyone had the EEOC side with a charging party and try to strong arm the respondent into settling the charge prior to finding reasonable cause?

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What is a reasonable book of business for a first year NESH at OD, Littler, etc.?

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Any in-house openings in CA with a good wlb?

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What is Littler's parental leave policy? Do you have to be there a certain amount of time to use the benefit?

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Does anyone have any recommendations for L&E law firms in Ireland (defense side)? Thanks in advance!

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Jackson Lewis NYC office. Any feedback appreciated.

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What are the hours like for L&E at an am100 firm?

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I’m a 6th associate in a midsize corporate firm, but dreaming of big-law dollars. Based on personal circumstances my kids will be in private school, so costs will only go up post daycare. But is it th… more

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Anyone have insight as to the earning potential difference between in house counsel at a Fortune 500 company with generous bonus and ESOP packages versus a non-rain maker type role (junior shareholder… more

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Is my dissatisfaction with employment law due to being underutilized? Since transitioning to management-side in 2021, I've changed firms yearly due to toxic bosses and limited exposure. My work is… more

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For those of you that went from big 4 to in house, what was your path like? Looking back, would you take the same path or change it? I eventually want to go in house so I want to get a sense of what m… more

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NYC L&E attorneys- management side associate here looking for a solid ADA expert for a physical site visit. All recs welcome! Thanks

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Does anyone know what the title “Navigator Counsel” is at Ogletree?

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Does anyone know if Jackson Lewis negotiates the starting salary offered?

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Can an employer change your employment contract midway through the year, without your signature or any consideration? For context, potential client is on a draw (no salary). Signed the employment agre… more

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Any suggestions for alternative reasonable accommodations for employee who is claiming an inability to talk to the boss over the phone due to anxiety/bp? Employee claims boss is a bully (investigating… more

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What are the exit opportunities like for one of the Big 4 firms with about 2-3 YEO? I’m trying to get a good sense for what can reasonably be expected. Thank you in advance!

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Is it normal to be three years in after switching Practice areas to only be doing position statements and motion practice and discovery demands I miss litigating?

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Good morning! What does a typical day look like for everyone?

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Any insight on the comp for an Of counsel position with the big 4 (HCOL) for 10+ yr lateral?

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Are ADA accommodation class actions common?

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Any insight on Fox Rothschild’s L&E group in SF?

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Can anyone provide insight into what an attorney in this field could stand to make after 15 years of experience in big law, big 4, vs in house? I feel like there is such a smoke screen up, and it wou… more

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Ogletree "Labor Attorney" Position

OD has a multi-office posting across several Southern offices for a "Labor Attorney." It is not listed as an "associate", "counsel", etc. … more

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How long did it take for you to land your in house role from a big 4? Also, how many YOE when you landed your in house gig?

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Has anyone interviewed at Morgan Lewis lately? I applied on January 31 and haven’t heard anything. Wondering what the timeline is like.

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Writing Samples

If I have not filed any motions yet. Is it ok to use a mediation brief or a position statement as a writing sample?

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What’s difference between doing epli work for an insurance defense firm and employment law at a big four ? Also I work for an ID and it seems like all we do is position statements and motions would my… more

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