Texas Big Law & Elite Boutiques

Anyone know if Jackson Walker or Haynes Boone are open to bring on 5-8th year Energy Transactions lawyers in DAL or HOU? Or may be looking when the market picks back up?

Recruiter reached out for Austin firm paying $370k for L&E and trade secret (6th year) position that I'm interested in.

Currently in Denver, CO. Any insight on: 1) what firm this might be? 2) litigation/li… more

Which Dallas big law firm is known for having the “best” culture? Real estate group if it matters. And not requiring in office presence.

I've seen a few recommendations for recruiters that work with law firms, but does anyone have any recommendations for recruiters that do in house recruiting for Dallas?

How’s Munsch Hardt culture wise? What are the hours and what’s their return to work policy? Any idea of salary for a 5th year. Any info is much appreciated. Thanks!!!

graduating in May. Anyone here in Dallas Midlaw (50-100 attorneys)? Trying to determine salary request. Firm is mostly ID, 1900 hours, but I'll be in the consumer financial litigation section. 110… more

Anyone have any insights into Reese Marketos? Hours and culture especially? Is it one of those crazy sweatshop lit boutiques, or a more humane alternative to biglaw?

Heard that Munsch offers a part-time or lower hours option. Does anyone know the details and approximate scale? Tia!

Anyone at V&E in Dallas? Can you please DM me? Seeking raw unfiltered feedback. Thanks!

WLB friendly real estate groups in Dallas?

Wanting to lateral but tbh care about how nice the office is — not just client areas but the actual atty offices (e.g., does it have standing desk and windows). Can y’all share firm names to just avoi… more

Good law firms for funds work in Dallas?

How’s Husch Blackwell in Dallas? Hours, culture, WLB, salary, etc. anything would be helpful! Looking into the real estate group. 5th year salary point? Thank you!!!

Best recruiters for lit opportunities in Dallas or Austin?

Does anyone know or heard of what the culture is *actually* like for associates in Munsch’s Houston office? Curious about the lit group in particular.

Anyone hiring mid/sr. real estate associates in Dallas? Firm drop pretty pls!

Any recruiter recommendations for Houston/Dallas big law or regional firms. 2016 grad, 3.3 gpa from top 30 law school. Pds office until 2021 (a lot of trial experience), midlaw Midwest id firm 2021-pr… more

How is the Dallas lateral market looking? C/o 2021 M&A at a V20 NYC firm.

Dallas litigators - if your group needs a 3rd/4th year, and you wouldn't mind connecting, please let me know.

My co-clerk (2020 grad, 3rd fed clerkship ends this fall) has recently decided upon Da… more

Any recommendations for recruiters? I’m a Junior corporate associate.
Thank you!

Are there any walkable neighborhoods in Dallas? Any recommendations? I’m 30F and moving from Atlanta. Looking to buy as well but hoping to live in a semi walkable area if possible. Or open to hearing … more

Sidley Houston - are y’all busy in corporate? M&A energy in particular?

Any laterals from NY to Houston, how have you found the transition? Currently a 2nd year ECVC associate in NY and looking to lateral to Houston in the next of couple of years. Like the city and want t… more

Hoping to lateral to Houston soon. What’s the dating scene like?

Any recommendations for a good therapist in Dallas? TIA!

Seriously the Texas Law Component CLE is awful. The quizzes never align with the actual videos (I’ve literally every section been asked a question that either wasn’t covered at all, or was covered in … more

Anyone in Houston able to take on a pro bono case? Contractor was paid but did not provide services.

Are any of your firms still enforcing mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies? My clients outside of the healthcare industry aren't, but I'm still seeing the requirement posted on a lot of fir… more

Dallas firms with a good / social office culture?

Hello!
I'm a junior international associate in the east coast. Licensed in Massachusetts and New York. I work in Latam M&A.
My husband just got a job in Austin, Texas. Do you think there would be oppo… more

What are good firms for RE in Austin with a solid WLB? Not necessarily hiring currently, just in general. TIA

Thoughts on Morgan Lewis litigation? Recommend or no?

What is the best plaintiff firm in the state?

Anyone have any experience working in or with Akin Gump’s Houston office? Would appreciate any insights!

Hi, 1L here — wondering if anyone can offer tips. I am at a top TX school, ranked top 25% of my class after last semester. I have had 3 interviews (1 screener, 2 callbacks) for a summer associate posi… more

Anyone burning the Saturday night oil?