Texas Big Law & Elite Boutiques

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

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

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

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?

Any insight in comp structure for Akerman Houston? Thanks

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

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

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

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.

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

Good morning,

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🫠

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thoughts on Mckool Smith?

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

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

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

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??

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.

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

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?

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

Best energy M&A firm in Dallas?

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

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

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?

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