Cravath Discussions

Cravath losing partners left and right… about time to merge with Nelson Mullins

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Would you say Willkie is gaining momentum and starting to compete more directly with Tier 1 firms in key markets? They just poached from Cravath in corporate (though appears to be a young partner).

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Gut check: considering an offer from a small cap pubco. Comp is slightly higher than my current Cravath scale comp as a 6th year. Does that mean the WLB will be just as bad as biglaw?

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What are associates at true big law firms actually billing annually? (True, as in, cravath scale, right size, etc.) how much is the bare minimum you can get away with for a full market bonus? Is it th… more

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Alright. How uncommon is it when lateraling for a firm to pay third year cravath for a second year? Is that just way too crazy of an ask?

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Accepted an offer of a firm that pays about 80-90% Cravath scale but minimum bonus just now. Didn’t negotiate for any sign on bonus or for them to make whole my bonus this year. Did I strike a bad dea… more

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Cravath matched Milbank; let’s see the other matches come rolling in.

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Are raises above Cravath a thing in big law? I have an interesting point of leverage currently. Wondering if approaching my partner about a salary/bonus increase would be a waste of time or something … more

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Are tech trans partners at the so called “tech firms” like Fenwick, Coolie, Wilson, Perkins make much less than their peers at the so called “white shoe firms” like Weil, Cravath, STB, Wachtell? I’ve … more

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Does lowenstein pay cravath scale? If not, are their salaries and bonuses on a scale?

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Looking for a 3rd to 5th year to join my RE group, located in Miami. Candidate does not need to be immediately admitted to the FL Bar. Hours requirement is 1750 billable and 150 non-billable. Payscale… more

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I have a dumb question and no one to ask. I’m an 8th year so off the cravath scale next year. Do I need negotiate my salary? Like what happens next? The partners told me they plan to put me up for par… more

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Does Shook Hardy pay Cravath in Houston? If not, what’s the comp look like?

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Is K&E M&A actually inferior to the other V5s? I always hear at my V5 that K&E’s quality and skills aren’t on par with the more traditional M&A shops (think Cravath, DPW, Skadden). I… more

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v20 as hogwarts houses:


Gryffindor: Wachtell, DPW, Milbank, Sidley

Ravenclaw: Cravath, Latham, GDC, Covington, Williams & Connolly, Ropes

Hufflepuff: Kirkland, PW, Weil, Cleary, White & Case, Paul Hastingsmore

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How does Holland and Knight afford its salary scale? They’re near Cravath, but their rates are midlaw (a partner I know bills at $700/hr). Can someone explain?

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Is it crazy to turn down cravath? Want to stay in CA

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

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What’s the deal with Cravath funds? Only 2 attorneys listed on their website.

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Am 200 firm (not Cravath salary and bonuses) vs corporate boutique founded by ex-big law partners. Similar compensation and bonuses. What would you choose?

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215k for 1700 billables a year a good offer 5 YOE ? FL Market T&E group for am law 100 firm that doesn’t pay cravath

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Does anyone know if you get the same cravath scale when you relocate to EU office (paris) within your firm or do you get a paycut since European offices typically pay less?

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Does anyone know the unofficial remote work policies for the following firms? I am unable to relocate close enough for multiple in-office days per week. Wondering if any of the below would still be worth applying… more

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Looks like Cravath is still the firm that everyone else looks to when it comes to matching bonuses.

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"Best" firms that won't match current Cravath scale?

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Salaries and bonuses in London for NQ—3PQE at K&E? Pegged to the dollar and on Cravath scale or do they pay 180K like Gibson Dunn? TIA

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Salaries and bonuses in London for NQ—3PQE at K&E? Pegged to the dollar and on Cravath scale or do they pay 180K like Gibson Dunn? TIA

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Would you rather be a non-equity partner at Wilson Elser or a staff attorney at Cravath? Assume same pay, but lower hours as staff attorney. However, staff attorney role consists of tedious disco revi… more

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Any info on Hecker Fink and how the culture is post departure of Roberta Kaplan? I know not technically BL but comp is Cravath, bonuses have been above Cravath in the past and majority of people there… more

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Does Steptoe pay market cravath scale?

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Are the Cravath and DPW associates all just too afraid to just ask your partners if they’re planning to accept that Milbank is more prestigious than they are?

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Hearing reports that Paul Cravath, Bob Swaine and Hoyt Moore were spotted at The Grill sharing a porterhouse today. Word is they were discussing their intention to announce increased summer bonuses on… more

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In 2023, it took Cravath 3 weeks to raise Milbank’s salary scale and they made the announcement on a Tuesday. It’s now been over 2 weeks since Milbank announced summer bonuses and tomorrow is Tuesday…

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M&A associate transferring from NY to London. Top 10 firm, if that matters. What should I expect? Has anyone made a similar move? I’ve heard cap markets is the predominant practice (and receives a… more

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Cravath match Monday, dominos start to fall!???

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Any thoughts on Vedder Price, specifically the Global Transportation Finance group? I understand comp deviates from Cravath after second year, but by how much? Is there a lot of work travel involved?

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Did Cravath have a partner meeting today? Any rumors swirling from Cravath ppl here?
Any word among the ranks of the STB folks (or any other firms)?

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I had a dream that Wachtell, Cravath and Kirkland all merged. Can you imagine…

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Looking for info on Lynn Pinker. Do they pay Cravath? What are people talking about when they refer to LP being “in decline”?

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If you’re hiring and you know it clap your hands

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MLS or CLS what the catch to travel? What are your pros and cons ?! Who do you travel thru?

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Physician planning to go the industry route. Prefer early therapy development role (rather than liaison, safety, or business - for now)

For those who recruit:
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For those who have done it:
-Are there any books or resources on this you found helpful?
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Hospital research software development analyst salary?

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You ever have one of those days where nothing is going your way, and then you buy some ice cream to bring home, and then the ice cream falls on the floor?

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I got into marketing because I thought it would be an opportunity to make good money in a field where I could still exercise my creativity, but I’ve found it to be extremely stifling and bogged down by bureaucracy. Does it ever get better?

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COO’s & previous SR. account executives…

I made it to regional manager for a franchise by age 22. Ran a successful financial practice & sold by the age of 33. Took 2 years off and built a health & wellness coaching platform for my wife (medical provider). Then, the last 2.5 yrs, have been a top producer in Saas sales as a senior account executive. I’ve been told I would make a great COO someday and I’m ready to take the next step into leadership. Who/what should I be targeting next?

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Hi Fishes,
YOE - 6.9, Skills - Java + Microservice
Have offer from below companies -
1. NICE ltd (Product Based) .
2. JP Morgan Chase
3. Edgeverve (Product Base , subsidiary of Infosys)
4. Nagarro.
5. BNY Mellon

Which one is better to join , Offered CTC is same ?

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Guys, How's Nagarro for SAP Practice ? Do they have good implementation projects ? Please suggest. TIA. Nagarro Nagarro software

What is a good package for 10.5yr big data lead as per industry standards ?

Thinking about sending my resume in comic sans. Cause most of these clown recruiters literally disregard my salary requirements and try to low ball me....

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Thoughts on Crowdfunding real estate investment? Is it a good option?

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Any one have any advice on how to deal with lack of focus and concentration? Been having trouble concentrating the last 6 months and it's bringing me down.

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The current company J am working in has lot of issues. And I want to switch.
But in past I have already made frequent switches due to management issues or so. I am not sure what to answer when the recruiter asks for the reasons of frequent switches.

Also, I want to join some reputed MNC or company in finance or research role. How can I do that?

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Favorite portable charger? Preparing for Cyber Monday

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Anyone else heard the news of KPMG staffing 1,500 employees to work 6 pm to 6 am reviewing documentation for cares act SBA bailout loans? My thoughts are 1- admirable cause 2- I would hate to (cont’d)

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Anyone at EY PARTHENON in Dubai or Saudi willing to have a quick chat? Would be great to get some info / connect with people there.

Thanks in advance

(Can’t tag them for some reason)
EY
@eyparthenon

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Advice on which Greek islands to visit in September? Santorini is in the list, but I can’t decide on others. Which are your favorite and why?

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Is it easier to go from product management to customer success, or customer success to product management?

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What about legal work is currently causing your mental health struggles?

Mine’s the hours, which is not normally my issue. I billed 230 for June and July and am already at 145 for August. My ability to focus is getting worse by the day, so I’m working longer to bill the same hours and have had to pull a couple all nighters. I burst into tears this morning when a client changed plans and now wants a major project by end of month, on top of my other deadlines next week... I just want to sleep.

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There are so many members here but no one posts any TA or charts?!

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Hi everyone

My current CTC is 4.1L

My skills: Manual, API, Performance testing

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Thinking of joining another company, How much should I expect in my next package jump?

Kindly help me with your suggestions!

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Hello friends. Need your advice. I have an Indian director on my team who is great in every way but he constantly skips his articles in spoken English. When he writes they are there. For example…

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Halloween is all about dressing up as something you're not, so I dressed up as a happy accountant with an engaging and fulfilling career. What are you all dressed up as?

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Is there a better alternative to Instacart? It's so gdam buggy.

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I am leaving consulting after 7~ years. 2+Y in my current firm.
The goods: Generally young talented people, global though leaders, international collaboration and a brand in my cv.
The bads: Distributed ownership with short-term vision in the business units, we would enage any project in any client as long as it counts for the partner. And we would use the margin as an input, not as a result, so we would be forced to understaff projects so numbers look good. Politics and promises that never came

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Anyone subletting this summer?

Hello Guys,

I have an offer from Cognizant for 29lpa with a JB of 1.75l on top . I am about to get the offers from timesinternet and LTI.


Can someone suggest which will be a better opportunity for me.

Also how much should I ask for to Timesinternet.

Had communicated with LTI for 33lpa fixed.

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Does this messaging concern anyone after Trump told the proud boys to “stand back and stand by” and they’re interpreting this as a call to “fuck them up”? (More pics in comments)

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