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Hi all. Any idea what a 7th year associate at Gordon Rees makes in La/Irvine (CA)? First year counsel?

Any Chicago firms looking for a first-year transactional associate? Experience thus far is in IP and commercial litigation. Looking to make a switch. TIA!

Any realistic possibility of another 2021 like boom in m&a in 2024?

Love my new in house role but it’s a lot of responsibility. My role is pretty high level and it’s definitely outside of my comfort zone. Anyone have advice for “leveling up” and excelling in a new rol… more

About to land my first major client and need advice on what to expect in terms of compensation for bringing the client to the firm. Licensed 4 years, but considered a 2nd year since I lateraled not lo… more

My firm gave me a 4% raise. I expressed I wasn’t happy with that amount with the main partner I work for and they told me that they value me as an associate and will do something about it. I never hea… more

Just lost a motion. What do you do to not take it personally and not get upset?

Our office is finally upgrading its snacks. I’d like to suggest good and/or healthy snacks but I’m realizing I can’t think of any - what are the best snacks in your office??

If I sue someone in small claims court, would that be public record (venue is NYC)? Context is that a commercial food truck hit my car on purpose (and ran away after, but the police eventually caught… more

Has anyone experienced real consequences for not reaching high billable hour requirements in ID? I know it’s common for ID firms to have billable requirements in the 2000-2200hr range. However, an att… more

Coconut Grove is Expanding.
Our firm is currently seeking Paralegals and/or Associate Counsel practitioners for plaintiff matters in areas that include Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination, and Family Law. Ap… more

I moved 12 hours for a new job and after 2 months I was terminated for having to take a week off because my son got RSV at his daycare. I’m a single mom and don’t have any help at all and don’t have a… more

whats the longest a firm has stalled before hiring you? 😂

I feel like the firm im interviewing with would much rather go with someone else but either cant find better or are waiting to hear back from … more

ID partners, how much are you making? Looking especially for the perspective of Am200 ID partners, but would be great if others could provide data as well.

Federal government attorneys - how soon after the agency called your references did you receive an offer?

After responding to Hinshaw's inquiry on salary with "I would expect between 150k to 175k as a salary", they want to meet me again. I thought they only pay 100k or so. Graduated in 2021.… more

Is anyone just choosing not to pay student loans since they won’t impact your credit for 18 months?

Non-equity partner, small ID firm, mostly MVA. Managing partner retires 5-8 yrs. We actually make the same base, he keeps profits in firm to pay ‘ees above market for ID. The idea is I eventually take… more

Hi! How do I find a reasonably priced lawyer in Portugal?

Saw someone posting and suggesting junior attorneys: “Do NOT always say sorry/thank you” especially in BigLaw. I’m not in BigLaw but… Is that really a good tip for our career as junior attorneys?

Do lawyers really do hard drugs and the like? Just saw the Wolf of Wall Street. Seems like it would be a liability for firms not to restrain their employees?

You’re in federal court on a state claim. The FRE differ from the state rule of evidence. What happens if the evidentiary ruling might be different? Is it a Blue Ridge type thing? As in, does the stat… more

Anyone know where I can find state specific addendums to add to a multi-state employee handbook. Practical law?

Just missed my first deadline for a motion by a day, what do I do?

I’m a junior litigation associate and recently received an offer to join a V100 firm as a lateral. I’m waiting on my conflicts to clear. How likely is it that my offer will be rescinded due to conflic… more

Good advertising groups at NY firms?

Coconut Grove AV-rated Litigation Boutique is Expanding.
Our firm is currently seeking one or more experienced Paralegals and/or Associate Counsel practitioners for plaintiff matters in areas that include Civil Rights, Empl… more

I am a regulatory attorney interviewing for jobs with the federal government. The overwhelming majority of my work is providing legal analysis to clients via memos and emails. A job interview has aske… more

If you are planning to leave for a new position at the start of the new year but haven’t given notice yet, how do you handle it when the partner assigns you new cases?

1st gen here. I didn’t know what “net profits” meant and a partner looked at me as if I was stupid. Just sharing. lol.

Anyone recall what the final word was on working remotely in one state but being barred in another? I seem to recall that the opinion was that it was ok but that it was ultimately jurisdictionally ba… more

I’m barred in a UBE jd and going to start the process of waiving into NY. Any ideas for how to complete the 50 pro bono hours requirement in a way that won’t take me all year but also won’t disrupt my… more

A firm just called me back in four months after my initial interview for a role, only to then say that they made a mistake and actually need someone at least 3 years more senior. What a colossal waste… more

I went in house almost 2 months ago. The scope of my role is still being refined and there are certain areas of responsibility I will be expected to handle but I’ve received no clear guidance as to ho… more

Any other federal government attorneys feeling very burnt out? I never expected the pay to be great, but we’re short staffed, the hours continue to increase and the pay is tough in this economy.

I want move from business immigration to L&E law so badly, but the market in NYC is so tough right now and I’m worried I’ll be pigeonholed into immigration forever. 😞 Class of ‘22 grad.

Can us non big law people use what’s happening to renegotiate our salaries? Just a small bump to keep pace

This is a weird question. For litigators and trial lawyers, how do you maintain your composure so you don’t raise your voice and sound angry during submissions?

Does anyone work at Foley Hoag (Boston)? I just need a referral for a job posting (my dream job). Thank you very much. I appreciate your help.