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Joining a biglaw L&E group after my federal clerkship. Any tips for learning quickly for someone who hasn't done L&E? I'm really excited and ready to dive in but not sure how steep th… more

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Anyone here work at the Fisher Phillips Chicago office and willing to chat about your experience?

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On a typical weekend, how many hours are you working? I think it's a rare weekend that I don't have to put in 12 to 15 hours.

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I just switched from insurance defense to management side employment law (in NY). While I am sure that I will learn by doing, I would like to shorten the learning curve. Are there any resources out th… more

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Has anyone worked in the Seyfarth IST position (remote, hourly)? I’m curious about the type of assignments and how work flow is handled.

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Is Skype still a thing people use? It's crazy to me that Skype didn't do better during the pandemic. It went from being the main digital meeting tool to software no one really cares about over… more

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Anyone have an idea of what Union side firm pay their associates in California?

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What is your hourly billing rate? I'm billing $180 an hour, but I'm in Missouri.

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Thoughts on those Attorneys who double as TikTok influencers? I was thinking of trying my hand at making a few videos. There isn't any harm with this, right? I wouldn't be looked down upon if … more

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What is the best area of single plaintiff work to break into as far as learning curve, and splitting with other non-employment litigation? I currently handle general litigation but might have the opp… more

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Anyone know the range for non-equity shareholder salaries at Littler in a medium cost of living city?

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Here's a fun question: if you had to retake the Bar exam today, who would pass?

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Any insight on working at Shegarian & Associates? Also, what is the bonus/commission structure?

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I’ve seen a lot of posts about FP’s bonus structure, but as I understand it, the bonus is different for NEPs. Can anyone share what that is?

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Anyone know partner salaries at Ogletree in the mountain west region?

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Do any firms pay their 3rd year L&E associates (not in NY/CA) $220K+ in base salary?

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If anyone has done the Littler case smart discovery position, does it involve mainly doc review? Also does the 1500 hour minimum feel like part time to justify the pay?

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Are L&E recruiters hitting you up like crazy on LinkedIn right now?

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Any intel on Hunton Andrews Kurth's L&E group in the LA office? Culture, hours, partnership, etc.?

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Any insight into Lewis Brisbois or Gordon Rees in Orange County?

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I’m in commercial litigation (though insurance defense heavy) at an AmLaw 150 firm. I’m interviewing with Littler. Just wanted some folks thoughts on labor and employment. Are there solid opportunities for growth… more

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Your employer can terminate you if you cannot perform the essential functions of the job with or without an accommodation. I don’t understand the “without an accommodation”piece. If the employee could… more

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How’s Gordon Rees for labor and employment? I know it’s probably a lot of EPLI work but just curious? Any idea about salary for a 4th year for NE area?

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Anyone else feel like they are in an abusive relationship with their firm?

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Looking for insight on Littler and Fisher Phillips from anyone who has worked at both. Compensation, culture, sophistication of matters, WLB and anything else that may be helpful!

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Any career recommendations for someone who loves the law, but wants to move away from litigation? I am looking for a role that doesn’t require persuasive briefing (e.g. drafting an MSJ or motion that … more

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Any intel on OD return to office expectations? Sensing a stricter shift in my office. Not sure if this is happening across the board, or office specific. TIA.

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Any intel on Kahana Feld’s NEP roles? General Liability and/or Employment. Specifically CA office. Thnx!

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Will my big4 firm match Milbank summer bonuses 🤔🤔🤔

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Thoughts on Seyfarth Shaw? Specially NY office? I know comp is not market but how is the work? Are the partners reasonable to work under? Is billable attainable?

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Interested in hearing if anyone has left practice to move into an HR role or considered doing so. For reference, I am on the defense side. I am starting to get burned out on law firm life and litigat… more

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How is the Jackson Lewis Sacramento office? Also, what is the billable requirement?

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Looking for career advice. I have two competing offers in the L&E space, which is my ideal area of practice.

Firm 1: plaintiff side discrimination lit
Firm 2: plaintiff side wage and hour

I've re… more

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Does anyone know the salary range for littler knowledge management attorneys?

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For @Littler, does anyone know the salary ranges for Texas associates lvl 1, 2, and 3?

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What is Fisher Phillips’ in office requirement?

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Why would anyone voluntarily do insured work??? this is awful 😩

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Anyone know if the Littler CaseSmart positions still offer benefits such as health insurance?

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Any insights re: McGuireWoods and its L&E group?

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