Law

Anyone know someone who has bought a law firm and not practice (more of a ceo/coo)? What was this like?

I worked for my first firm for 4 years in Biglaw from a services supervisor to Paralegal. I left for mental health reasons and now doing a low key Paralegal contract position to try and recover with a… more

I will be starting a fantastic job at Lindabury McCormick on Tuesday. Looking forward to it!!!

What’s a normal amount of billable hours? Is 160 per month doable? Just graduated and trying to figure out what’s reasonable.

Maybe jurisdiction dependent, but I took over a file from a lawyer who was appointed to the bench. Am I barred from reaching out this now judge and talk about his former client’s file (which I do for … more

How do you deal with a case/client that goes far beyond just “being difficult” and your firm won’t let you drop the client? Like say you’re in a situation where the case/client gives you every single … more

Has anyone ever worked in ID for the government? If so how does it differ from working at an ID firm besides no billables?

Half my team is remote, half is in-office, and it feels like we’re working in two different firms. The in-office folks get face time and better assignments, even if the remote lawyers are more efficie… more

I’ve heard recruiters say senior associates can become “too expensive” for the market. Is that actually true? I'm getting worried about how long it's going to find a new role now.

How do you know you’re being pushed out?

Reasons why I will never work for another law firm again… my referral fees were never paid fully or on time. My managing partner was POS and never learned how to be a leader. My physical office was wa… more

Looking for business casual men's pants. Can wear dark jeans or cotton pants. Looking slim fit and don't want to break the bank. Any suggestions?

Besides a quality chair and standing desk, what’s your favorite work from home tool or gadget to make the days better or more enjoyable?

A friend’s on a PIP, and it’s clear leadership has already decided to push them out. They asked if I’d be a reference, but I’m worried it could backfire with my own standing. Would you say yes?

I’m based in London considering a sole in-house role for a SaaS start-up.

The opportunity is amazing though it will come with a significant pay cut (35% reduction on my current base,l) and no perks (no health ins… more

At a point in my career where I’m handling oral arguments for dispositive motions on my own. Any tips and advice?

What are you best hacks for productivity?

BREAKING: A grand jury has DECLINED to indict the former-DOJ employee who threw a sandwich at a federal officer in DC.

That feeling when tech issues is the reason why some of your night are late

Im pursuing my LL.M. in order to qualify to sit on the Bar. But my current employer is not looking nice at the idea that I will be working and studying at the same time. Thoughts?

I'm considering a position at Mitchel Silberberg & Knupp in Los Angeles. Does anyone have any insight from an attorney's perspective on this firm?

I am as an attorney at the Wilhite Law Firm. It has been an amazing place to work. I have found the culture at Wilhite to be supportive and collaborative. Mr. Wilhite really has created an atmosphere … more

Hi! I’m currently an in-house counsel at a bank, focused on consumer banking matters. I’m interested in pivoting to a more specialised AML Legal role (either within financial crime legal or broader advisory).

Would love to he… more

Got a counteroffer from my current firm after giving notice, $30k more than I make now. But part of me thinks if they valued me, they wouldn’t have waited until I resigned. Would you stay or walk?

I applied to a position a little while ago via email, and after hearing nothing back (not even a confirmation), I emailed again just to confirm that the application was received. Never heard back and … more

Spent two years in Compliance (in an attorney role) and am now back in a Product Counsel role in the same industry. I know people warn about going into compliance but honestly I am so glad I did for s… more

Venting here:

I just started at a new firm a few months ago, practicing in a new area. The 2 partners I was hired to work with both put in 2 weeks notice at the same time and all of their stuff is get… more

Any insight on Genentech?

Have any biglaw traditional labor attorneys gone in house? I almost exclusively practice labor (very little employment), and haven't seen in-house roles like that (other than roles that don't … more

Thoughts on going from in-house back to a firm? If you’ve made that transition I’d love to hear your experience and whether you’d do it again.

Any insight, bad or good, on Rosenberg & Estis in NYC? Culture, retention, advancement?

Every review cycle I’m told I’m “ready for more responsibility,” but nothing changes. How do you push for an actual title or pay bump without sounding like an awful employee?

Anyone with an open placement at a law firm or company? I’m open to any country, five years experience in corporate, commercial and civil law. I have worked for a construction company, a consultant fi… more

Anyone pivot from an attorney role to a legal adjacent job as like a contracts administrator or in legal operations. Would you mind telling me about your experience?

🔥 Hot take: What’s one thing you can do at work that AI will never replace? Let us know in the comments!

Step 1: Criminalize flag burning
Step 2: Oppositional left reflexively ramps up flag burning across the country
Step 3: Media coverage and ads featuring leftists burning flags in unusually high numbers
Step 4:… more