Los Angeles Big Law

Any recs / warnings for recruiters in LA? Looking to lateral from a top shop on the east coast. Corporate midlevel here.

What firms have a reputation of having a good office culture and WLB in LA?

I've gotten like a dozen recruiter emails for a unicorn litigation job in LA. Any one know where it's at?

Midlevel patent litigation associate looking to lateral. Would greatly appreciate any leads or referrals!

Interviewing for a counsel role at Amazon. Currently a 7th year M&A attorney at a big law firm (Cravath scale). Thoughts on working environment and pay at Amazon? Worth the jump?

Litigation groups (whether from big law, mid-size, or boutique firms) in Los Angeles that have the best work-life balance? This can include collegial culture, manageable billable expectations, rare we… more

What is the practical difference between different practice areas within corporate work? How do you know if you will like Real estate work more than M&A more than debt finance more than capital ma… more

How important is prestige when deciding where to start your career as a big law corporate/real estate junior associate in Los Angeles? Difference between a Kirkland Vs Paul Hastings for example.

The other side in a litigation matter is suggesting a settlement by which it would make an upfront payment to my client, and then giving my client a share of any recovery on a separate lawsuit against… more

Any thoughts on the Munger corp team leaving?

Any word on Venable’s salary scale for 2024?

How’s cooley’s m&a/pe group in LA?

I’m looking at a move from NY to LA (finance mid). Would like to hear advice on how to establish myself in LA, the best way to meet potential clients, and advice on anything else specific to do (or av… more

Anyone know a good psychiatrist for use as an expert?

Anyone aware of any entertainment boutiques hiring corporate lawyers to advise talent on their personal investments, whether related to entertainment or not? In this day and age of actors, artists and… more

Looking at Position for ID but working directly for the Insurer (Geico, Liberty Mutual) anyone have any insight about what it’s like…billables are 1920 but unsure why there are billables if they’re th… more

My client suffered from significant psychiatric issues and a romantic partner caused him to make incorrect financial disclosures in a prior case without his knowledge which benefitted her. They broke… more

Do you get mobile device subsidy from your firm and is so, how much and how often?

Current job hunt has led me to a firm known as Tyson&Mendes as one of the many insurance defense firms hiring…anyone have any insight on what the firm is like and the billables and work/life balan… more

Does anyone have a referral for an attorney who regularly works with or whom has experience with representing clients in administrative matters with respect to the California State Bar? Client is aski… more

First year, 115k and 1950 billable hours requirement. Am I underpaid? What would be a reasonable salary?

Any tips on finding the right lender for a mortgage? Want to buy a place in LA and it’s overwhelming getting started

Any upcoming networking event for entertainment lawyers? Corporate lawyers working in the entertainment space?

Can anyone recommend a good financial planner/advisor?

Hi,

Any firms hiring for litigation? Coming off a District Court clerkship. Diverse candidate. First gen lawyer. Went to a regional school.

This application process so far has been pretty tough.

Thanks!

Which firms are hiring in LA / OC these days?

5th year in general corp/cap markets practice but increasingly interested in a funds role if the firm is open to retooling.

Help! New to biglaw in LA and wondering if it is the norm to gift $100 per class year to secretaries at the end of the calendar year.

Hi, I’m pregnant and interested in lateraling in LA after my maternity leave. Would anyone know if any of these firms are supportive of new mothers and/or have a substantial representation of female p… more

Anyone's firm hiring in LA?

Interested in renting a furnished apartment with 1 bed + den or 2 bedrooms in West LA. Lease takeovers welcomed. Does anyone have any leads or suggestions where I can start looking?

Best firms you have ever worked for in LA and why⬇️

Has anyone recently lateraled from one Big Law firm to another? If so, did you get a signing bonus?

Best firms for talent side entertainment transactions ? Then other wise entertainment transactions? Doing a bit of it at a big firm but would like to make the full time move.

Market rate salary for 2nd Yr Lit associate in LA? Mid sized firm

Which offices are doing a return to office push in LA?

Any insight into hours/culture at WilmerHale in LA? specifically in lit.

Anyone have any suggestions how to break into in house counsel from Big Law?

Sixth year lit associate looking to lateral in LA. I followed a partner to my current firm when my old firms LA office dissolved, but it is not a good fit. Anyone know of big law firms here that are h… more

Just saw that DWT in LA has an opening for a junior commercial lit associate position. Anyone know salary for a 2nd year? I had a good call with them before they had any junior positions open. Follow… more

Thoughts on Dentons? (I.e. pay, culture, perks, etc.)