Labor & Employment Attorneys

Currently in-house counsel looking to make the transition from the regulatory space into L&E. Anyone successful in doing this and have tips? I’m 10 years into my career and work with employment le… more

Anyone in house in L&E role and open to a chat? Currently 6th year at AmLaw 20 and want to get a sense for your day to day? Thanks!

Partners - are you able to completely unplug during vacation? If so, how do you set that expectation with clients?

Currently an associate at Junior associate at OD in a smaller market, I have been thinking about moving to Chicago lately, and would like to stay at OD. anyone have experience with this? how this chan… more

Does anybody have a recommendation for a recruiting firm or independent recruit to assist me with going in house?

I’m a plaintiff’s side employment attorney. Twice in the past 6 mos, I have begun communications with defense counsel about prelit settlement, only to have them suddenly disappear and stop responding … more

Any intel on Blank Rome L&E in NY?

How does one land an entry level associate position at one of the Big 4 is you’ve only had attorney advisor roles or legal clerk roles in the fedgov? I’ve talked with a recruiter but because I am in … more

Thoughts or experience on Morgan Lewis’s Labor and Employment group in California?

Any insight on Greenberg Traurig’s L&E group out west?

Can anyone tell me about Jackson Lewis in Chicago? I see some posts from a few months back about “toxic culture” at the firm, is it still bad?

does anyone know what the 4th year salary for an associate at Ogletree in Chicago would be?

Management-side Traditional Labor Lawyers: What does your day to day look like? Bonus if you do elections or collective bargaining work, but would also love to hear from people who do ULPs and arbitrations.… more

Does Ogletree Deakins offer clerkship bonuses?

I am at Littler New York but want to move to Northern California where I’m from. I am already barred in California but don’t know how to ask for a transfer. I am a mid level currently. Should I just f… more

Any insight into shareholder salaries for Ogletree in California? Let’s say moderate book of business of mid 6 figures. I’ve seen postings for associate salaries up to $300k. Wondering what the bump i… more

Worth lateraling from Ogletree to Littler?

What are trial continuance motions called in Workers Compensation cases. Need to get a trial continued. And anyone know the process? In CA.

Also what is the typical discovery deadline in such cases?

W… more

Thoughts on recent mass terminations/layoffs based on so called performance issues in the current political climate? Seems like a convenient way of terminating employees on fmla leave without severanc… more

Is the grass really greener at the big 4?
I’m an L&E associate with 10 yrs experience (5 at current mid level firm). I have a high billable rate for my area, but my pay is low, and fairly stagnant… more

What are non-equity principals being paid these days at JL?

Can anyone recommend any resources discussing class vs merit discovery for wage and hour? Needing to teach myself. Tia!

Hi all,

I’m new to in-house after spending several years at a law firm. I’m seven years out of law school and looking for any tools, organizations, CLEs, or other resources that helped you transition into yo… more

I have an offer at Jackson Lewis but always wanted Littler. I met several Littler partners recently who expressed helping me with introductions. Thing is… I don’t want to pass up JL and the chance to … more

Any insights on salary, culture, and billables at Ford Harrison - in general or Hartford office, 4th year

Hot take: I think arbitration is a trap. It’s sold as cheaper and faster, but in practice, I rarely see employees come out on top—and the lack of transparency serves employers way more than it ever se… more

Lately, I’ve been thinking the billable hour might be the single most damaging thing about our profession. It rewards inefficiency, punishes healthy boundaries, and turns every waking moment into a ma… more

I took on what seemed like a solid wrongful termination case—client was responsive, signed the retainer, we got the intake docs rolling… and now it’s been three weeks of radio silence. No returned ema… more

Anyone have experiences with McGlinchey Stafford?

General thoughts on Fordharrison? I know it varies from office to office. But looking for overall insight particularly about pay, WLB, bonuses (sign on/yearly)

Does anyone know if Ogletree offers a clerkship bonus? If so, what’s the typical range? And does it vary if you’ve done multiple clerkships (for example three years of federal clerkship experience)?

I’m a senior associate at a mid-sized L&E firm, and I can’t help but notice a pattern—every high-stakes trial, major client pitch, or “big” matter goes to the male attorneys. Meanwhile, I get tapp… more

Anyone have insight on salary for 4th year at OD in CA/large city?

I’ve been running my own solo L&E practice for about a year now. I love the autonomy, setting my own hours, and not having to justify every 0.2. But I’ll admit—some days, I miss the hallway chats,… more

Which is better overall, Littler or Ogletree? SoCal.

Would you accept an offer to lateral from Big 4 to a full service regional firm for large salary increase (+40%) despite potentially fewer exit opportunities in the future?

Does anyone have thoughts about Labor Law PC based out of Santa Monica? I am considering applying there. Dont want to work at a high volume mill.