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Anyone has any intel on Saxena White?

How do you navigate close work friends of the opposite sex as a married (or committed to someone) person? I’ve become close with someone at work and obviously my spouse is less than thrilled. I do val… more

My Managing Partner asked me to massage some billable entries and my stomach is in knots. He told me to take the 0.4s and turn them into 0.8s because the client won't notice and we need to hit our… more

The Partner title is starting to look like a pyramid scheme for people who hate sleep. I’ve been watching the junior partners at my firm lately, and they seem even more miserable and sleep-deprived th… more

Hi, any Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI) lawyers here specialising in structuring bespoke, tax-efficient, high-value life insurance policies for ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI) and fa… more

I just realized I haven't read a book for fun since the Obama administration. I walked into a bookstore today and realized that my brain is so fried from reading discovery documents that I can’t e… more

I’m staring at my bonus check and I’ve never felt more like a sell-out. The amount is objectively life-changing, but I can’t stop thinking about the three vacations I cancelled to earn it. My marriage… more

A recruiter reached out to me and is working with a firm I’m familiar with. I know the founding partners- not super well but I’ve crossed paths with each of them. If I’m interested- do I reach out to … more

anyone feel like their boss is x10000 times smarter (maybe mostly because of more experience) but because they think so fast, they assume you can understand the concepts just as quick and so they are … more

Had the worst recruiting experience with Legora. The interviewer was cold, cut the interview short, and showed no real engagement. After suggesting next steps, they ghosted entirely. A poor reflection… more

I have a final interview with Jackson Lewis next week and a call back interview with Littler. I’m a senior associate in a secondary market. What are the pros and cons of each? Based on what I’ve seen,… more

My work spouse just got fired and I feel like I lost my only lifeline in this hellhole. We were the only two people who could laugh about the toxicity of this office, and now I’m sitting here alone in… more

Trying to get a raise/more responsibility at my current job and was offered some interviews at other firms. Any insight on how to use those interviews and potential offers to leverage a raise at my cu… more

Stop telling me to network when what you really mean is work for free on your Saturdays. I’m tired of being told that attending voluntary bar association galas is the only way to get ahead in this ind… more

Why is being a lawyer still seen as a prestigious thing when we’re all just tired? I told a guy at a bar what I did and he acted like I was a superhero, but all I could think about was the fact that I… more

I work a boutique litigation law firm (think 5-10 lawyers). We are considering changing our bonus structure because doing it by annual hours milestones doesn’t feel right for our firm’s culture anymor… more

I’m a 3rd-year Associate in Springfield, MA making $105k. Is it worth moving to Boston for $190k? I have a solid life here and I can actually afford a house with a yard. But every time I see the Big L… more

How many hours are you working?

I have a 1800/ billables requirement and I’m trying my best to bill 7.5/day, but I’m struggling with the balance. I’m really tired all the time and it’s affecting my pr… more

Would it be improper to set up a moltbot to mentor and supervise the summer interns? Could I also then bill my moltbots time to the client the intern worked on? I should probably have a second moltbot… more

Need a temperature check… who here uses track changes in Word vs just running a redline using a software program? I had never seen a lawyer use track changes before and now literally everyone at my ne… more

Dealing with autoimmune issues. Has anyone gotten sick from the stress at work and how did you navigate it? I developed autoimmune disorders 1.5 years into my in-house career. Dealt with it for 4 yea… more

I think one of the partners is flirting with me or maybe I’m delusional and he’s just being really nice. How can I tell?

How would you structure training for a paralegal new to litigation to maximize their productivity and retention without overwhelming them?

👀It’s Tax Season! Do you file as soon as you can, or do you wait until the last minute?

When moving from one job to another, is it common or appropriate to disclose where you are going or that the other employer offered a significant percentage increase in wages? Should I simply keep t… more

I am a litigation attorney in insurance defense at a mid level firm and am looking to transition in-house. Any tips on restructuring my resume for an in-house position? Would anyone be willing to look… more

Any attorneys taking the NFLPA exam this summer?

Opened my calendar this morning to see that my firm is interviewing for my position (one of them failed to hide the meeting name on our shared calendar). Not sure how to focus or even care about hitti… more

I’m 35 years old and I just had to ask my mom how to use a lawnmower. I’ve spent the last decade so focused on work that I’ve completely bypassed learning how to be a functioning human being. I don… more

I’m working in an extremely toxic and unorganized firm and I’d like to resign. I have another offer that I’ve accepted; it is a lateral move in the same city. Should my resignation go to HR or to one … more

Hey all, I’m a native Vancouverite looking to move back home after 12 years in an American big city. Looking for a JD preferred job; I help clients understand complex terms, evaluate regulatory and co… more

7th Litigation associate at an Am Law 200 firm. Burnt out and tired of billing hours. Have always thought I could do well in PI (I’m an extrovert, did some defense work in my first two years of practi… more

What is the least sweaty US law firm in London?

I’m considering leaving a comfortable government job for private practice. I enjoy the service and comforts of government work but need to earn more money. I have more than a decade of legal work exp… more

Are you guys willing to quit over a RTO mandate? Remote work is the only thing keeping most of us from a total breakdown. I see these articles about firms mandating 4 days in the office, and I honestl… more

The unlimited PTO policy is a scam and you can’t convince me otherwise. At my last firm, we had 3 weeks of vacation and I took every day of it. At my current firm with unlimited leave, I’ve taken four… more