Law Partners

Currently working with recruiter to lateral to biglaw. Meantime, a friend/client introduced me to possible position at another biglaw firm. Do I need to tell my recruiter and involve her? I cringe thi… more

Hypothetical. EP laterals to an AM 100 firm as an EP with a defined comp peg. Pre-lateral, EP discloses that a baseline volume client might not port. Firm proceeds, approves equity, and takes capital.… more

Hosed on Taxes - I just got my final distribution for 2025. All in, I received $480,000 in distributions. I paid $200,000 in taxes. My gross income was $700,000. So, on a $700,000 income, I basically … more

What are some reputable headhunters/recruiters in the IP litigation space, esp. in New York. Looking for someone with a $10M book.

Biglaw litigation partner here. I often feel like my job is to be worried half to death: for my cases, for my clients, for my firm. Work is often what keeps me up or wakes me up at night. I see some p… more

Is it a breach of duty of loyalty for a partner to accept an offer to move but wait to give notice (bc start date is better if in the future a bit more), if no client notifications or anything occurs … more

My client will be suing a BVI entity that has no assets, but we know related companies have significant assets in the US. Does anyone know of a company that specializes in tracing foreign companies t… more

How does your firm allocate credit for bringing in and keeping a client with the firm? My firm allocates credit to each attorney as either “billing” credit or “originating” credit, with billing genera… more

Biglaw BizDev Consultant - I am trying to ramp up and grow my book of business. I just lateraled to a V50 firm. My current book is about $1million but I have been stuck at this number for a few years.… more

How much sleep do you get on average? My watch tells me I’m averaging about five hours a night and I feel awful, but also as though all of my partners are putting in more hours. I’ve got a toddler and… more

How much time do you spend on emails with clients that are not non-substantive and solely about arranging a time to meet? For those who don't have paralegals or assistants who manage this, do yo… more

I’m a rapidly rising young equity partner in a top 10 firm. I need to find someone that can provide thoughtful / useful advice on work/career stuff that isn’t at my firm but appreciates the nuances of… more

Non-equity partner at a small boutique (20 Lawyers and 30 total staff) in NYC, make $250k base plus full health insurance but bonus has been trash $10k in 2023 and $13k 2024; in 2024 I over saw $1.6M … more

Do you think Fish Bowl is representative of associate thinking in general, or is it an unrepresentative vocal minority? In particular thinking about recruiting and firm reputation.

A friend of mine gave me a referral to a business dispute that turned out to be very lucrative to me (about $225k in extra bonus). What would you give as a thank you? Cash? A really nice bottle of … more

It occurred to me that the typical push out law firms & other industries do for older workers may be slowing down because the attitude, inappropriate audacity & conduct of Gen Z associates &am… more

I’ve been offered a leadership position, but it comes with entanglements in firm politics that I’d rather avoid. For those who’ve taken on such roles, how did you navigate the political landscape whil… more

Noticing a lack of diversity at the partner level in our firm has been bothering me. I believe diverse perspectives strengthen our practice. Has anyone successfully pushed for diversity initiatives, a… more

Considering moving away from the traditional billable hour to alternative fee arrangements. For those who’ve experimented with this, did it improve client satisfaction and firm profitability?

As a new parent and a partner, juggling both roles has been more challenging than I anticipated. Late nights at the office are now competing with bedtime stories. For those who’ve been through this, h… more

Am I making less?!?
I currently make $600k as an income partner. My total take home pay is $360,000 (ie taxes are withheld). I just received an offer as an equity partner at another firm. Total pay is … more

Our firm is in the middle of a tech overhaul—new case management software, cloud storage, the works. While I get that efficiency is key, I can't help but miss the simplicity of paper files. There … more

Our firm is seriously debating opening an office in London, which could mean a major step forward for us. It’s exciting—new markets, new clients—but also daunting. I’ve been tasked with exploring the … more

How do you all manage to integrate CLEs into your already packed schedules without sacrificing work or personal life? Any tips for making it more manageable? Lately, finding the time feels like trying… more

After 12 years of nonstop work and billing over 2,200 hours annually, I’m starting to feel burnout creeping in. I’ve always prided myself on managing intense workloads and staying productive, but late… more

The pandemic has reshaped how we work, possibly forever. I’m curious about everyone’s thoughts on what the law firm of the future looks like. Will we return to old ways, or is this the new normal?

After noticing an increase in associate turnover this year, largely due to stress-related issues, I proposed a well-being program for our firm. Just last week, a senior associate shared that she's… more

Watching a senior partner retire made me reflect on my own future. I can’t imagine stepping away completely but know it’s inevitable. For those who’ve planned for retirement, how did you prepare emoti… more

As one of the few female partners in my firm, I sometimes feel the weight of representing all women here. I’m thinking of starting a support network for female attorneys. Have any of you initiated som… more

I’ve noticed clients expecting immediate responses, no matter the hour. Just last Saturday at 11 PM, I received an email marked “urgent” about a minor contract revision. While I value being responsive… more