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Anyone work at Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP?

How do people lateral and get integrated? I lateraled from the government to big law 6 months ago. In the government I did some tasks which above my year here and other tasks in my new job are new. My… more

Has anyone else had any luck in securing a new position after being let go? I’ve applied to so many positions since Thursday. I’ve only had 2 interviews. I’m starting to feel discouraged.

2L with no summer position I've applied to many positions and to no avail. Most of my applications remained in review for over 4 months before being rejected while many are still in review and hav… more

For anyone who worked big law and then transitioned to a government attorney role, was it rewarding?

Comp Check: 7th year Director level Product Counsel at a small specialized pharma - $231,725 base, 25% bonus, plus like $5k in other cash comp. 6% 401k match with immediate vest. Equity grant later th… more

7th year associate lateraling to an AmLaw 100 firm. How long does the conflict check process take? Someone at the firm mentioned 3-5 weeks but that seems excessive. I was thinking 2, maybe 3.

I’m a solo practitioner and I need to fire a client who is stalking my personal cell phone. I made the mistake of giving a difficult client my cell number for an emergency, and now they’re texting me … more

Any ERISA litigators here? If so, how is the practice area generally, how are billables, what’s your WLB, and describe pros and cons of the area? Staffed on a few matters recently including two class … more

I’m 24 with a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies and five years of administrative experience, currently part time in law school looking to get into the legal field but every legal assistant or paral… more

Is it unreasonable to expect a partner to do some work in a litigation matter that's very understaffed (one partner and one associate on a multi-week trial)? I'm doing everything so far and it… more

Any insight on Davis Graham? Appreciate any thoughts.

👀What’s something a manager should never do in front of their employees?

I am a 5th-year Associate making $125k, and I feel like I’m being gaslit. My partners keep telling me that the cost of living is lower out here every time I bring up a market adjustment, but my rent i… more

Any insight into Fisher Phillips in LA and O.C.?

How long before AI causes a slowdown at medium/large firms? NEP at big 4 here that will never have a book large enough book for equity, and I’m feeling nervous that we don’t have more than 5 years til… more

I’m seeing IP boutique NY firms paying $140k for third year associate roles. The work itself seems vastly more interesting than the standard big law shop but how do people justify the pay cut? I doubt… more

Recently relocated to NY for family reasons. Currently an IP specialist with trademark prosecution and IP due diligence experience. 3rd year. Would appreciate any suggestions and thoughts. Thanks in a… more

Can anyone share information on Raines Feldman? Specifically hours requirements, bonuses, culture? Thinking about applying but can’t find much.

I'm in a MCOL market and have been at this firm for 3 years. I've been practicing for 7 years. My practice is mixed transactionand litigation. I recently learned that an attorney practicing fo… more

I’m retiring after 40 years of practice and I realized I don't know who I am without my bar card. I’m cleaning out my officeand looking at all these files, and I’m struck by the realization that L… more

I’d simply like to become a lawyer / attorney, I’m in community college transitioning to a 4 year college soon. Taking it very seriously as I didn’t take high school serious. My major is Social studie… more

If I’m offered 210K from an amlaw100 firm, what could I negotiate the salary for without sounding unreasonable?

I accepted a job offer A two days ago. Today, I received a job offer B from another firm for $50K more. Now, I’m not sure how to go about the situation. I prefer job offer B, but, I’m worried about… more

I love being an attorney but I might hate being a prosecutor

If you were harassed / experienced abusive behavior at your firm, have recorded and email evidence of the abuse, and are leaving the firm because of that person’s actions, would you pass that evidence… more

Is it job hopping if I’ve had three firms in four years? I keep leaving because I’m promised culture and balance, but I keep finding the same toxic grind. My resume is starting to look like a tour of … more

Greetings to you all.

I am a practising lawyer with more than twenty years of professional experience. I have recently arrived in the United Kingdom and have already completed the process of having my law de… more

Has anyone not been impressed by a partner's litigation skills? I hate to even think like this as a 7th year, but I was cringing during at times and am really concerned about how it will affect th… more

Has anyone left a new job six months in because you got offered an in-house gig?

Junior M&A attorney (2.5 years of experience) looking to move into litigation/investigations work. Any advice on how to make the move?

What font are we using on our resumes these days?

I found out the male associate hired after me makes $15k more for the same role. I have more experience, better billing numbers, and I’ve been here a year longer, yet his starting package was signific… more

I work with a bully (partner). I've built relationships with the other partners. They trust my work, and I've brought in four institutional clients.

The bully's behavior varies from petty (snarky comme… more

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Having done deal work and litigation, I’ve concluded that this career is actually quite miserable and stressful. Finally not THAT lucrative until partner and then life seems to get worse.