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Does anyone have any insights on Marshall Dennehey pay/billables/culture? Just got scheduled for an interview with them as a 1st year attorney in LCOL area

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Anyone here switch sides of the v. throughout their career? Maybe PI to ID, back to PI or vice versa. Was it helpful? Was it better for your career? Which side do you prefer and why? Any input is gre… more

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A mistake is a mistake. I’ve been making constant mistakes at work some small some not so small the attorneys had been extremely gracious about it. But until when will they not be. I’m just scared.

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What is your favorite planner or other system for keeping track of your to-do list? I feel like I’ve tried everything and haven’t found something that I stick to consistently.

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I'm a 2nd year associate at 9-attorney firm in SF Bay Area. I do general lit but it's half trusts/estates and my goal is to do all commercial lit. Desire a larger firm with more complex matt… more

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Does anyone have a template excel spreadsheet they use to track a particular case (motions, discovery, subpoenas, deadlines) that they could share? My caseload is jumping and I need somewhere to keep … more

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Looking for an expert witness with expertise in commercial development and permitting. The case involves a contract dispute for a commercial development and the expert will be asked to opine on indust… more

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How do y’all view McKool Smith? Is it among the elite trial firms? A good or bad place to work?

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Any health care litigators here with advice on which firms they recommend? Specifically interested in litigation representing providers moreso than payors, but all insight is welcome. Thanks in advanc… more

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How frequently and heavily are you relying on AI to draft briefs now? Assuming not against any local rule, I rely on it a lot now from everything for initial research to drafting an outline to pressur… more

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Where can I find true wlb as a litigator outside of government roles?

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For all my commuters, how is everyone’s mental health during this cold front?

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A question for other associates: when did you get assigned your first litigation matter without partner oversight? I realize this is practice area and firm dependent but I’m curious! (6th year FWIW)

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That’s definitely a bit of a red flag, especially if the conversation was already happening on LinkedIn. It could just be a way to make things feel more personal, but trust your instincts. If you feel… more

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Prepping to defend my first depo in a few weeks. What resources would you recommend to help me learn techniques, objections and the relevant rules of evidence?

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Prepping for a trial pretty much all on my own as it's "my case". My paralegal is out on leave so I've had to do a lot of admin stuff on my own because I don't have an adequate r… more

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I just re-entered Fishbowl and this bowl after a five year hiatus. Back in the day there were daily posts about how to prepare a cross, or draft discovery, or prepare for a deposition. The discussions… more

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Figuring out if my health insurance covers an inpatient psych stay was not on my Friday night bingo card

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Ballpark, what would you say your time to words ratio is in an oral argument outline? (As in X number of words for 45 minutes of time for your side)

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Is Relativity painfully slow for anyone else today?

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Any insight into Kahana Feld's NYC office?

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Is there a meaningful difference between the following two ways to start a cross examination question: 1. Did you or did you not…?; or 2. Would you agree with me if I said…? I feel like it’s more of s… more

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Experienced defense litigator in complex and catastrophic injury work, with a focus in products liability. Feeling emotionally exhausted by the death and gore I deal mm with in my cases. Had a colleag… more

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I'm about to go to my first status conference as a junior. What should I make sure to do/not do? I will be there solo due to a scheduling issue

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Is cybersecurity/privacy class action (defense) mostly insurance defense? since insurance is the one that pays out for their policyholder in those lawsuits.

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Does anyone else feel like litigation is exacerbating the worst parts of their personality? 🥲

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I find myself in a difficult position. I have a very large potential class action that I could file. The complication is that the company's in-house counsel is a former partner at my firm. briefly… more

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Is warranty litigation at BigLaw a good practice area? For early career development wise. Currently not in BigLaw.

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Any other paralegals notice legal assistant positions are actually paying more and requiring less so it’s worth it to step down.

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What should I expect as a non-equity partner at an insurance defense firm? Will be offered this position soon and have no clue what it could possibly entail. I don’t have a book of business.

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Can you be a successful litigator if you hate trial? I don’t mind other aspects of litigation (motion practice, discovery, depositions, etc.)

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Does anyone know a good and affordable legal malpractice attorney in Montgomery County, Maryland, or in the MDV?

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I’m working on updating a training program for my firm for the first and second year associates - a transition from law school to law practice. Beyond the soft skills that you need, what are your sugg… more

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Hello, has anyone ever written a business plan for a lateral move and can offer advice or exemplars?

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Any recommendations for software that organizes and labels exhibits? When I’m preparing motions with a large number of exhibits, I usually have to use a spreadsheet with Bates numbers or links to our … more

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Salary offer check: What is a typical base salary for an 8th year at a large firm in Colorado (Boulder or Denver office)?

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Insurance defense lawyers. I represent a number of insurance companies. Recently had two files pulled from my office for the following reasons 1. Disagreement over case budget. Case involved 20 car … more

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How do you explain to clients that being a real life trial lawyer. I’ve won things I shoukd have lost and lost things I should have won. That judges and jury’s are humans and make mistakes.

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