Alston & Bird LLP Discussions

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Has anyone else noticed that a hugely disproportionate number of latinx big law attorneys seem to be white / white-passing?

BigLaw M&A: what do you consider to be “big deal” vs a small and medium deal? For example, what do you consider a $150M deal?

Wishing you all a happy holiday (if you have one). 1st year litigation associate here. Just wanted some ideas. How would your firm organize a virtual xmas/new year party?

Is your firm monitoring attendance? Today we got scolded like children at school for not coming in 3x a week as required by the new firm policy.

Coming up on one full year at an ID firm. Feeling overwhelmed with my experience so far. I’ve received minimal training/feedback unless it was on something I messed up. It feels like the expectations don’t align with my level of experience. I have a case load of 45-55 with very little oversight or involvement from partners. Turnover is extremely high, as I’m the second longest tenured associate in the office. Looking for some guidance on whether this is the norm or not. Compensation is low 80’s.

How big is your firm and what does your attorney retreat look like?

So I was a 5th year associate in nyc making 100 k a year 2k billable hours.. I decided to leave for the role Im in now.. my old countered to keep me at 115k (which was like pulling teeth for them) but I left anyways now I find out that they offered a 7th year 150 k and a partner title should I be offended that they didn’t even try more with me

Just accepted a position in legal compliance at a F50 company. If I leave in a few years to get an LLM in a field I’m passionate about, would that make transitioning back to law more feasible?

Is an attorney affirmation mandatory for a bill of particulars to affirmative defenses?

I have a law student shadowing me tomorrow. Do I just have her watch as I answer emails, draft MSJ, etc ?

Any advise for wrist pinch pain? (Not looking for the surgery route). I also have an ergonomic keyboard.

Does anyone know the starting salary for Jackson Lewis in the firm's Connecticut office, as well as the billable hours requirement?

To those attorneys who went from defense (not just ID) to do plaintiffs work - have you been doing better financially? I am so sick of the billable hour model and client reporting guidelines. I’m located in the Midwest/St. Louis - decent market.

Trying to explain billable hrs to hubs. I billed 160 this month, which he said “is only 40 hr weeks” (true) - but how many hrs do you figure you “work” or are in the office to bill 150?

What’s the best way to get out of small law? I am a junior partner and don’t want to be running a law firm by myself in 5-10 years. The mid-level partners are not business-savvy so I don’t see myself wanting to partner with them either. I want to move to a larger firm.

Any advice for an incoming lit junior (NYC V10) for getting as much substantive experience as possible? Worried about just doing mega case doc review. Is the answer to do as much pro bono as possible?

What’s the wlb like at VCA?

Just watched Karan Arjun. SRK is the GOAT.

Anyone at Create NYC❔How does their model work❔ And what's it like there❔

Anyone participating in DADI coin crowd sale? Why yes / no?

Has anyone successfully used an education benefit? What's the process?

Im interested buta little nervous about my firm because you have to pay up front and then get reimbursed.

2-1 TA Midday update (SPY, CRM, AAPL)

Advice for getting out of non profit and into corporate/tech? In a creative project management career..any tips appreciated 🙏

I uploaded documents after HR discussion last week but not yet received any update after follow ups with CGI.. Shall I ignore or consider them since my joining in a week. CGI .

Welcome to the JP Morgan Chase & Co. bowl! Glad to have you here!

What consulting firms actually do marketing and brand strategy work?

what is retail division in Amazon ?

Just got a new job! How long until I can update my linkedin? I’ve heard you should wait until you’re two weeks into the job - is that accurate?

Anyone based in South Korea? Would love to connect :)

What position is Senior Associate Technology L1 position ?

Can anyone tell me

Anyone who openly supports TDUMP 💩 after his call to his Proud Boys Racists is just WRONG and AntiAmerican.

Do you get your mom's flowers for Valentine's day? My mom is single, so I thought it might be a nice gesture