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Has anyone ever used chat gpt to summarize deposition transcripts?

Managing partner has said things about me that are not true (not opinion based). HR is complicit in stonewalling and not providing any support. Enjoy working with several other partners and my work.… more

Its so hard to find trustworthy people in practice. The profession is just so gossipy - people backstab each other and try to bring each other down. How to deal with this?

I’m a 2nd year and started with my firm Nov 2023. I had my annual review and received excellent feedback. I’ve been asked to start incrementally increasing my billable hours now that I’ve gained more … more

Dumb question, Im a law student. How much do partners at a med mal defense firm make with about 100 lawyers. After bonus and stuff?

Hi all—I’m trying to do some salary research before I decide how mad to get about the fact that my firm pays someone who graduated law school in 2023 only $8K less than they pay me, when I graduated i… more

I got the law wrong in front of my boss today. It's happened before but not in a while.

Besides bonus, do you ever receive other amount as appreciation/recognition from your firm by the end of the year? What size and how much?

medi-cal (california medicaid) just served $5m lien on case where settlement was in process of being finalized. does anyone have name / contact info of a lawyer there who will respond to communication… more

I am currently seeking employment in Work Comp field. I have 20+ years experience in Workers Compensation AA, and 3 years in Personal Injury. I am bilingual Spanish. If anyone has any leads for remote work or in person, th… more

I am really struggling to understand the mentality of associates who seem to think due dates are optional and should revolve around their own personal issues.

I’ve tried different coaching methods and motivationa… more

Does anyone know if there is any recourse for an opposition to a MSJ violating the CA font size rule? The other side wrote an oppo with the font size clearly smaller than 12 and it’s impossible to cit… more

Does anyone have any insight on salary, culture, and the kinds of cases Thompson Coe handles? Thanks for the help!

Every Sunday afternoon, I dread the week ahead. I’m exhausted—but not in the way that rest can fix. Fatique, lack of motivation, a sinking feeling every Sunday. Burnout is being completely depleted. Passion… more

I’m six years out of law school, currently at a large insurance defense firm in the NJ/NYC area with experience in employment law, complex tort, and commercial litigation. I’m exploring a transition i… more

Received an offer from a firm. I know they were working with recruiters, but I approached them independently. Is there a way to try to get some of the $ they would have paid the recruiter as a signi… more

Very scared for my performance review. I had low hours. Any suggestions on how to handle this?

For the attorneys out there, how much do you charge a client to set up a PLLC? Relatively simple in terms of complexity and structure of the entity, i.e., only one member. Other than make the necessary filings, a… more

Who left the practice of law and then came back?
Why did you leave? Why did you come back? Did you experience the same issues when you came back that you experienced before you left? Do you regret leav… more

To the recruiters out there with law firms, do you look a resume negatively if the person has opened their own solo firm while waiting to find a good firm to work for?

How does someone who has 6 months… more

Anyone here every get a Financial analysis and valuation for lawyers certificate? If so was it worth the price? Ha sit helped you in anyway? Thanks.

I have an interview at an AM200 tomorrow. I currently work in a mid size firm. The AM200 requires 1850 hours with 75 towards marketing or pro bono while my current firm requires 1960. I know their min… more

Anyone know how Gordon Rees St. Louis office is? I have an interview lined up. Is the pay good

In need of mental health tips. I've got a big caseload and 1-3 trials a month from now until November. How am I supposed to stay sane for the next year? I already get bi-weekly massages and do the… more

Any insights on Manning Kass? Would appreciate any input!

Has anyone done an intensive therapy program? The one I’m doing is 3 days a week for 3 hours a session for 8 weeks. I’m debating whether to take continuous or intermittent leave.

Is anyone at Proskauer willing to DM me and answer some questions I have about the firm?

Any tips on working two jobs at the same time 🤫

I’m 10+ years out and have been recruited by a rival firm. Their HR folks asked me to fill out an online app, which includes a request for a cover letter. I haven’t written one since law school.

Wher… more

What would you take? $200k insurance defense (mostly construction) 1850 hours/year for $10k bonus or $150k plaintiff PI, 5% commissions on non-originated settlements (120 cases, most low value)?

If you bring in a new matter for your client that goes to another attorney because of different specialities so they do the work, do you split credit with them? Does your decision differ if the other … more

How do you refer to the Fair Ctedit Reporting Act? FIC-RA or F-C-R-A?

I have always used the latter in the employment law context but am starting to hear non-employment lawyers use the former.

Would you take a 28% pay cut to go in house for a base salary. With the possibility for incentive bonus to only make the total cut 17%? Are incentives in house generally the full amount if you excel i… more

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