New York Big Law

Anyone have thoughts or impressions on Weil's litigation securities litigation group? Any experiences with them (pro or con)?

In between jobs and need to rent a new apartment in NYC. Has anyone used Insurent or other guarantor services and do you recommend them?

How is Fordham doing this year in recruiting? Ik last year was close to 50% but wonder how badly they’ve been affected by the market downturn

Hi everyone, does anyone have a recruiter recommendation for litigators? My background is in appeals, commercial lit, and ID. I graduated from a top 20-30 law school with honors and have been in the profess… more

Any info on Proskauer Rose’s and Gibson Dunn’s L&E groups? Obviously big law environment but how are they with working parents? I’m a midlevel associate.

What’s the word about Gibson Dunn NYC?

willkie vs debevoise? for insurance transactions

Dechert white collar litigation thoughts?

Anyone a member of a Manhattan social club/yacht club, etc. Worth it? My grandfather had a few memberships but I never really saw anything come out of it.

Do any NYC firms give junior associates their own offices

I was admitted in NY less than a year ago. Do I need to complete any CLEs before my one-year anniversary, or are all 32 credits just due year 2?

Will all of the recruiters sending around capitulation emails in an effort to selfless(lish)ly move folks around / posting on LinkedIn about the rule of law stop working with all of the firms that hav… more

Any Paul Hastings corporate associates available to answer some questions? Thanks.

DPW vs Gibson for restructuring/litigation in NYC?

Hi! Does anyone have any insights/comments on Ropes & Gray’s Private Equity practice (NY and Boston)? Thanks.

Which big law NYC firms actually go to trial and let their lit associates get stand-up experience?

Would you think someone who brings a gym bag into the office is weird

Does anyone have a document that has a list of firms (small, medium, large) ideally in NYC that has the hiring manager names, emails, contact info, etc. that is up to date and would share? Or know whe… more

Out of state lateral. Is it worth it to try to follow up with the 3rd Dept AD to check the status of my application (transferred UBE)? Been about a month since they confirmed receipt of my materials.

Hows the Cravath NY office in terms of any amenities?

Weil v. DPW v. Milbank

All NYC offices. Interested in restructuring and potentially litigation.

Simpson vs Willkie for registered funds?

K&E associates who recently lateraled in, who was your recruiter? Midlevel PE/M&A associate interested in K&E and seeking a recruiter experienced with the firm.

How long does character and fitness take in ad3?

i regret being a lawyer this fucking blows

Any insights on NYU/Columbia LLM hiring into corporate practices in NYC Biglaw? Am a Canadian who is likely to start an LLM this summer, and am particularly curious if the hiring is tougher this year … more

Is DLA Piper enforcing its RTO mandate, or can busy litigators more or less work from home?

For those who are in the lateraling game, how long after what was purportedly your last round did you get an offer / decision? I had mine a week ago and am wondering if I should assume they’re passing… more

Anyone have a recommendation for an accountant to help with taxes? Married last year and don’t want to deal with it anymore. Bonus points for anyone located in Brooklyn

Who still has flexible WFH policies?? 3rd year litigator looking to make a move, but recently moved to westchester and would prefer not to commute in every day.

Anyone know nonequity partner pay at Quinn Emanuel? Trying to determine whether to roll the dice staying here or go somewhere that throws out partners titles like candy (hi K&E)

Hi! Does anyone have any insight into the Appellate/Supreme Court Associate role at Orrick? Most likely NYC office, or remote (culture, work life balance, hours, etc.). I would be lateraling from anot… more

Hi all. I had a meeting with my manager yesterday and he behaved horribly by eg saying my approach is an overkill, what I’m seeing the spreadsheet is not “a conflicts of interest register”. I felt all… more

Anyone receive a first year NSP comp of $1M+ at Kirkland? Or know first hand of a similar offer? Also, talk to me about likelihood of making equity assuming market is hot.

For those of you who live in the suburbs and work in BL, how do you do it with the long commute?

Feeling especially down and unmotivated this Monday morning. Idk if it's the weather or if I'm actually finally burnt out.

I started in October (and just got admitted to the bar) and my cousin’s getting married overseas in a couple months. Is it a bad look to request 5 days off to attend this early in my career? My hours … more

I know it's not BL but does anyone have any insight into Rosenberg & Estis? Pay seems good for amount of hours required but I want to know if that's the real requirement or if there is a h… more

Anyone worked with recruiters from Sonder? If so, any feedback/recs?