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Any successful conflict waiver stories? How long will the process take?

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Does anybody have any insight into the litigation group at Winstead on culture, hours, comp, etc?

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Not Big Law but didn’t know where else to ask this - does anyone have any insight on culture at Bell Nunnally?

I know mid law firms can sometimes be a bit of a trap because you don’t get the same pay … more

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How soon in advance of a target start date should one begin speaking to a recruiter or generally initiating the lateral process?

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Is it appropriate to follow up with the partners who interviewed me, or should I only follow up with the firm’s internal recruiting staff? It’s been a few weeks since my last interview and the firm’s … more

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Any insight into when we may see improvements in the Dallas transactional market? Have been trying to lateral away from my firm for a long time and have identified very few opportunities.

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What exactly is happening at V&E right now?

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Looking for a plaintiffs employment attorney who would take a case against a Big Law firm.

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Any general or particular insights into NRF (Norton Rose Fulbright)? Bonus points if it relates to their benefits / exec comp practice. TIA

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I have offers to join Littler and Ogeltree in Texas. My goal is to go in house in a few years, and I am trying to decide which firm would be seen more favorably when applying for an in house position.… more

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I know this isn't Big Law related but I couldn't find anywhere else to post just for Texas. I'm wondering if anyone knows anything about Cokinos? Specifically, what kind of laterals they … more

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What is Munsch Hardt’s reputation? I’ve heard anywhere from big law boutique to mid tier firm. Would a move to an in house position from this firm be difficult?

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Texas recruiters: what’s the most requested firm in Houston? I keep seeing mentions of it on LinkedIn and am starting to wonder if I’m missing out on something lol

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Pre-Recruiting: Tell me everything you can about what your firm is doing.

Is your firm already recruiting for 2L summer? I've heard a few firms opened apps March 1st (but that sounds crazy to me without grades).

Could you firm fill al… more

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AmLaw 50 counsel looking to lateral in bankruptcy/litigation. This area seems to be gaining momentum. Any groups that look like they are growing?

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Best P/E or M&A reputation in Dallas outside Amlaw20?

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Any thoughts on Kelly Hart Corporate?

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Poll for Houston big law associates. Does your firm pay for monthly parking? Please mention firm.

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Not big law, but does anyone have any relevant info on Bowman and Brooke's Texas locations?

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Hi folks - I’m a corporate M&A associate (5th year) relocating from DC to Houston. Any recommendations on mid size firms and/or in house counsel opportunities?

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How is the Patent Litigation group at Winstead? What does the compensation look like for 4th year associates? How is the culture?

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Any Dallas firms hiring newer attorneys in corporate?

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Does Houston have a higher percentage of Hispanic attorneys than Dallas?

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Any recommendations for a bank that does construction loans for lawyers? Bonus points if in the Houston market.

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Invest in your 401k/investment accounts or pay off student debt asap?

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Any insight into Baker McKenzie’s Dallas office? Specifically on culture, WLB, etc. Looking at the lit group.

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Which is best in Texas market (rank them)? Sheehy ware, cokinos, peckar & ambramson, Nelson Mullins, Andrew myers, gray Reed, Fox, Thomson coe

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Any law firms specializing in patent litigation in Dallas that still go to trial regularly? I like my current place, but trial is rare where I’m at. I want to be prepping witnesses, doing examinations… more

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Any housekeeper recommendations in HTX? Work has been so hectic that I think I finally need someone to help me out

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We have all heard that corporate / M&A is slow right now and that it’s not looking like a great market for mid levels looking to lateral - is there any light at the end of the tunnel?

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Houston litigation continues to be on 🔥 since July 2023. We don’t have enough local candidates to fill these new jobs as so many moved in Q4 and January. If anyone is considering a relocation to Hou… more

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Thoughts on Winstead’s finance group (or just in general) in Dallas? What is the RTO policy and billables requirement?

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Is anyone familiar with well-regarded transactional oriented boutiques in the Dallas market? Looking for opportunities outside the normal big law firms.

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Will we see more national firms like Latham come into the Dallas market in the next few years?

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Any Dallas big law firms hiring mid levels for their finance group? Looking to lateral.

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What transition options are there out of real estate in big law?

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Any thoughts on Gibson Dunn in Dallas?

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Anyone know of any tech transactional practices in Dallas that have a mind towards hiring right now?

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Thought on Nelson Mullins in Dallas?

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Best boutiques in Texas other than Susman? Seems like Yetter, Lynn Pinker, AZA. Have heard McKool and Beck are on decline.

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