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Is it standard NY Big Law to do $100/class year to your PA as a holiday bonus? Seems crazy high once you become a 4th, 5th, 6th year...

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What is Greenberg Traurig’s vacation policy and do attorneys actually take vacation?

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When does Greenberg Traurig NYC pay out bonus? When are you told if you get a bonus? Thank you!

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Any thoughts on PE teams at Sidley, Goodwin, Latham, PW, Cooley, Dechert, Davis Polk. Looking for good mix of work (can be mid-market, doesn’t need to be market leading) but decent culture is a must (… more

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How much do you give your nanny at the end of the year as a bonus/tip? Is one month’s salary standard or is that too much?

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Before I return them, I have 2 tickets center row e for interstellar at Lincoln center for 70mm imax tonight if anyone wants them. 10:30 showing

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Any advice for lateraling from a big firm in a smaller market to a big firm NYC?

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Is a Variable Universal Life Insurance policy worthwhile?

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Rumor has it Quinn Emanuel has launched an antitrust merger control/HSR practice. Seems to go against their “disputes only” model - anyone have any insight or details?

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Who are folks using for car insurance nowadays? Moving out of the city (Westchester) and will be getting a car, quotes I have gotten online seem outlandish - $350-$500.

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Colleagues, a client wants me to represent them in small claims court for some reason (I handle litigation in NY Sup. Court for them). So, my question is, what is your billing method for small claims?… more

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Thoughts on Willkie’s NYC corporate group (hours, culture etc.)?

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7th year Lev Fin / Banking Associate thinking about Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in NY…coming from a “V10” firm. How is culture? Promotion prospects (length / transparency)? Comp (ie signing bonuses… more

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Is an AM Law 100 firm considered Big Law. It's not just white shoe firms that hire federal clerks and federal appointees is it? And it doesn't necessarily have to be on the Cravath pay scale r… more

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Not necessarily law related, but any good omakase suggestions in Manhattan/upper east side?

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Any interview tips for a senior associate lateraling from a boutique firm into big law?

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Any info about Cleary antitrust? I’ve seen negative comments here but no straight answers. TIA!

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Hi folks - anyone know of a personal agent type of service (other than an attorney) in NYC who can go to city/state offices to request and pick up documents and request attestations and whatnot on one… more

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Sometimes, I feel like it’s hard to connect with people who aren’t in Big Law. We’re constantly “on,” and I find it tough to relate to friends with traditional 9-5s. Anyone else feeling this disconnect, or is it just me?

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Long shot but looking to buy 2 interstellar tickets for the Lincoln center if anyone is selling

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Why would a legal recruiter collect your resume then ghost?

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Hey yall, recent 2024 graduate from a tier 2 law school with honors, do you guys recommend a recruiter in the city who can help me find a better job, doesn’t even need to be BL, but something in the c… more

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Birthday dinner rec for a woman turning 32? Probably going to be about 6 close friends

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Can’t tell if Im just not cut out for this or if my firm just isn’t training us enough/more senior attorneys aren’t supportive enough. Im no Einstein but I consider myself a quick learner and generall… more

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What are Latham NYC perks (vacation, gym, free food etc) and how do they compare to other NYC firms

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Thinking of moving to Wilson Elser, GRSM50, Marshall Dennehey, or Rivkin Radler. This is for the NY offices. Does anyone have any insight into the general liability groups. This next move HAS to be my… more

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Dating while working Big Law hours is brutal. I feel like I’m constantly canceling on plans. Has anyone figured out a work-life balance that lets you keep a social life? Or is this just par for the course in NYC Big Law?

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I recently graduated from law school in the Midwest in the spring of 2024 with a 3.3 GPA and passed the New York bar exam. I’m licensed to practice in a foreign country which is a common law jurisdict… more

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Received lateral midlevel M&A offers at Latham, Deb and DPW. Any advice/guidance?

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firms should do firm-sponsored xanax in the lawyers lounge — culture would improve drastically, free game for you all enjoy good night

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No response to thank you note or follow up - anyone ever move forward in a process after no word for 2 weeks after screener? I know it’s likely that I am not being considered moving forward, but tryin… more

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Any restructuring groups looking to hire 3Ls?

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Anyone have any insight what Davis and Gilbert’s Advertising and Marketing / Entertainment and Sports group is like? Many thanks in advance!

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Anyone have any insight what Bracewell’s lit group is like? Wlb/work-product etc.

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Any IP associates looking to move to a medium size law firm for better work life balance etc, please message me. My firm needs and wants to hire more. It doesn’t pay cravath but it’s not that far belo… more

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May be taking on a contract attorney position with an estimated end date and need recommendations for a solid recruiter that will help me with strategizing/doing a targeted search within my intended t… more

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Anyone successfully got a waiver for admission by motion requirements in NY?

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