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I'm curious to know the vibe/reputation of the main Houston lit boutique firms. I don't mind high workload/billables so long as the work gives substantive trial experience, but I want to avoid… more

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Hi, all—any input on WLB and firm/office culture at MayerBrown in Houston?

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Kirkland debt finance folks in TX - particularly HTX - how many days a week are yall expected to come in?

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Is anyone else’s firm also super overstaffed in the junior ranks lately? Like juniors all billing under 1300 hours despite constantly begging for work?

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Any insight in comp structure for Akerman Houston? Thanks

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Anyone know Akerman’s comp for 3rd year in Houston? bonus? And their RTO policy? Thanks in advance.

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Anyone know of firms with an established and well regarded IP trans practice in Texas?

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Anyone have any insight into Munsch Hardt in Houston? WLB, culture, and anything else you’re willing to share.

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Any insight on Dallas big law firms? Specifically Baker Botts, V&E, and Kirkland for M&A or tax? I’m curious about the workload and culture of each firm.

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Why I am seeing multiple real estate practice groups very top and bottom heavy with very few mid level associates? Lots of partners and counsel and juniors. I’m a 2L summer and trying to figure out wh… more

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Does anyone know of any firms in Dallas currently hiring paralegals?

I know this isn’t Indeed or LinkedIn, but I figured I should try here as well🫠

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Does anyone know what the salary for a senior associate level litigator is at Cokinos? Dallas or Houston?

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Does anyone know of a reputable recruiter for a Houston biglaw tax associate wanting to pivot and join an estate planning law firm?

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As a Legal Biller, our bonuses are usually no more than a few thousand dollars and raises are only enough to offset the increase of medical costs. Billers are always treated like peasants even though … more

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I’m a current biglaw tax planning associate considering lateraling to Chamberlain Hrdlicka’s Houston office. Is anyone here willing to share their experiences working in (or with) their Houston tax p… more

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Are there any houston fires hiring c/21 m&a?

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Anybody have insight into 4-8 year salary at the midlaw firms in Dallas/Houston like Munsch, Gray Reed, Winstead, Bradley, Chamberlain, etc? Low 200s?

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Hi, I’m looking to break into commercial real estate law (transactional) in Houston. I’m currently practicing community association law at a mid-size firm, but I have a background in real estate law (landlord/ten… more

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Does anyone know of a good recruiter who has experience placing associates in Labor and Employment groups (at full service firms or specialized boutiques)

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When is the M&A/PE market going to pick up?! The lateral market has been awful for monthsss.

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Thoughts on K&E Dallas? What are the current hours in the M&A group?

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Anyone know of firms in Texas that are looking for IP associates? Preferably in Houston, but would be open to Dallas as well

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Compensation for 5th and 6th year associate at BakerHostetler?

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Does anyone else’s firms lie or pay off American lawyer or chambers for their surveys? For example Bracewell was rated a “top firm for retention” but if you look at their most recent classes they’ve l… more

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Thoughts on Mckool Smith?

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Let’s talk Income / Non-Equity partner comp. It will obviously vary widely on firm. I am at a V10 firm and the comp for Income Partners is generally as follows Y1 - $700K ($500k base with $200k bonus)… more

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Anyone know if McDermott has been revoking offers from 3Ls in Texas offices due to business conditions (as opposed to misconduct by the students)?

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Anyone know which firm in Texas is revoking these offers?

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Any idea on compensation and hours at McGinnis Lochridge? Thank you.

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How can I show Texas law firms that I am interested and willing to relocate when none of my professional experience has been in Texas? Tho, I am admitted in TX and three other states (including two ma… more

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How busy are energy/infrastructure focused M&A groups right now? My group had seriously slowed, but I’ve heard others are still going strong??

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Tier 2 trial boutiques in Houston? Not Susman, Aza, etc.. but tries a lot of cases. Non ID. Great reputation but just doesn’t have the name recognition. Not cravath but pays above 200k.

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I (40M) am considering taking a mini-retirement, taking a year off from big law and traveling/unplugging completely. I’m currently a 6th year and consistently billing 2200 hrs each year. I don’t know … more

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Who is known as the best trial lawyer in Texas- plaintiff side and defense side? Buzbee, Brewer? Who’s the most high profile on the defense side?

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If you’re a CapM midlevel in Houston and looking for something intriguing, DM me here or on LinkedIn. If you don’t know what we do, we’ve built a team of mostly ex-biglaw personnel and attorneys in Texas and provide a white-glove service when it comes to your next move. As a result, our… more

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Best energy M&A firm in Dallas?

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Is Haynes and Boone Cravath scale salary + bonus for litigation until partnership? If not, what is it?

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What are the differences between the various Inns of Court in Austin? (Barbara Jordan, Robert Calvert, Lloyd Lochridge)

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What do you think about renaming this bowl “Texas Big Law and Elite Boutiques” to include those interested in firms like Susman, Yetter, AZA, etc?

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Anyone have insight on Kane Russell Coleman Logan? Salary or Culture? I am a 5th year lot considering a lateral from AmLaw 50

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