Texas Big Law & Elite Boutiques

Anyone ever worked at Alexander Jefferson DeBose? I'd love to know about culture, comp, structure, general experience, and most importantly how to get hired.

Any opinions on Mcguire Woods healthcare practice? Tia!

How’s the culture at Fisher Phillips in Houston? Comp for mid years?

Any insight into Fisher Phillips in Houston? What is the comp for a fourth year? Culture?

How’s culture at Jones Day Dallas? More importantly how is work (essentially is there a lot of work to go around) - do find that staffing is “easy”/hitting billable isn’t a struggle?

Not sure if this would be considered big law but does anyone know if Clark Hill pays market in Dallas and Houston?

Can someone recommend a recruiter in Houston specializing in L&E?

I am shocked by how much harder it seems to schedule a primary care or specialist (gastro) in Dallas vs Houston. Is this everyone else’s experience? That Houston medicine is far superior?

V&E Question: is all public M&A out of Houston or is just as much done in Dallas? Is Dallas more capital markets and private M&A? If in M&A in Dallas can you work with folks on publi… more

Any firms in Austin looking for L&E associates? I’m checking all the firms’ websites but hoping maybe there are some spots that haven’t been posted.

Any insight into Cantey Hanger in Fort Worth on hours, compensation, and/or culture? I know it’s not really big law, but this seems to be the best forum to ask.

Anyone hiring for litigation in big law here?

Texas big law litigators or boutiques: excluding mckool and susman, what are main differences between Reynolds frizzell, yetter, AZA, Lynn pinker, Reid Collins or beck redden? Any more national or T… more

Moving to HTX and love golf. Anyone know the waitlist time, entry fee or firms with members at Royal Oaks, houston natl, champions, lakeside, kingwood, braeburn, Westwood, cypress wood or others wit… more

Anyone know of a need for a litigation paralegal at a Am100 Houston law firm?

Does anyone have any insight into comp, hours requirement, and culture at Naman Howell? I know it’s not really big law, but this seemed to be the best group to ask.

How's the energy lateral market for associates atm? Particularly for senior associates.

Anyone know if any of the Texas Quinn Emanuel offices do much appellate work?

Anyone know which firms are best for privacy and cyber in Texas?

Any insight in White & Case Houston

Any insight on the culture of Holland and Knight?

Just got here and family loves golf. Big reason we came to Dallas. Anyone know the waitlist, entry fee or firms/partners at these clubs around Dallas and how long process is to membership? (1) Royal… more

How active is lateral activity for litigation in Dallas and what are the top practice groups?

Does anyone here work at DLA or McquireWoods and would be willing to send over my resume to the recruiting person by chance? Tia!

Anyone have any thoughts on Foley and Lardner in Dallas? Culture and WLB there? I already know the pay is slightly below market.

Firms with top tax controversy practices? And which office?

Anyone currently hiring mid-level associates in Dallas?

What’s the culture like at Haynes Boone?

Houston folks: any recommendations for spas/med spas/doc offices in the area? Recently moved and really struggling to find a place for massages, microneedling, Dysport, and etc.

Any insight into k&e Dallas?

Does anyone know of firms hiring healthcare attorneys now? Preferably a smaller sized firms or in-house. Thanks for any pointers!

What is comp like at Jackson Walker? I know it's black box - but other than that, any insight?

Least “fratty” big law firm in Texas? I don’t mean nerdy either.. I mean sharp, good looking, trial lawyers (slightly shady in a good way). Just not overly waspy, “good ole boy”, country club type fir… more

Anyone have any good DFW-based CPAs they can recommend? Looking for an initial consultation to understand certain corporate taxing mechanisms.

Any market-comp firms currently hiring mid/senior lit?

Milbank raises salaries for all years by $10k. Comment here when your firm follows suit 🤞

Not big law, but does anyone have any insights on Doré Rothburg? Pay for first year associates? Billables? Culture?

Has anyone gotten into appellate litigation without clerking? If so, what’s your story?