Well-regarded Seattle litigation firms? I’m a current litigation associate on the east coast looking to make a move out there and know nothing about the market!

First ever bench trial coming on appeal from an arbitration award in favor of my client. Client also won at magistrate level. Wondering/hoping I’d judge cares that my client already won 2x!

Haven’t had a performance evaluation/review done. Other associates at the firm have reported having it done before the first check cut last week. Should I address this with the Senior Partner?

Three years in and the longest vacation I’ve taken is two days off during the work week. Any tips for scheduling vacations when vacation policy has always been “unlimited, but hit your target”?

Just came back today to the office from a 3 day bereavement leave. Performance reviews were apparently done Tuesday. Senior partner who does the reviews left out of town Wednesday. Concerning?

Normal to still not have had a performance review? Firm did it last year before the first pay of the year which has already passed. I’m a second year associate. Should I ask other associates around?

Arbitration folks: there’s an open ICSID hearing in DC next week M-F if you’re looking for something interesting! DM me for détails. It’s Eco-Oro v Colombia.

I find myself not wanting to put the extra time in at the office, especially after traveling for depositions and court appearances. Any one else?

How do you all like to be contacted by sales people for legal technology products?

My secretary gets upset/anxious whenever I ask her to file a thing that she doesn’t know how to do or takes time to do... I’m afraid of making her upset, but also think that’s her job ...

How can I get into international arbitration? My firm has only one person who does this work and I’m considering a lateral somewhere that does more of this work, but recruiters want past experience.

Corporate defense attorneys: do you generally feel good about what you do or is it just a job/ about the $$$?

What does being a “great lawyer” mean to you? The term is thrown around so frequently, it sometimes loses its meaning and probably means entirely different things to different people.

Just get a calendar invite, obviously, OC re-noticed a hearing to Dec. 23...seriously?

How useful would that be if we had the equivalent of a college exchange program, but between law firms on the Defense and Plaintiffs side? Who would be interested in swapping sides for a year?

Advice on becoming a better writer? L&E 4th yr. Still feel “paralyzed” when assigned a task that involves “new” writing (not just reworking brief already in the can). Want to improve speed & quality

Any tips for how to make sure your current matters will continue to be appropriately staffed after you leave during that time between accepting a new job and giving notice to your current firm?

Poll: Do you think it is essential to think about the other sides perspective (genuinely) in order to be a good attorney or is that impossible, or harmful to your client(s)’ interests?

Recommendations to improve with time efficiency?

Anyone do appellate work? Recently had co-counsel order the record on appeal & didn’t shop around for the price - I was slightly horrified (i recognize it’s not my $) - do you shop for a better price?