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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Does anyone here work for the custom or express underwriting department at Liberty Mutual? Wondering how you like it and the differences between the two as far as work life balance goes. Appreciate any insight.

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Hi friends, I am reading this book ‘radical cander’ and was wondering if you have Fav way/ example of receiving and giving tough feedback? Or have any stories about feedback that have stuck with you through your career.

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I'm so sick of this agency 🙄

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I had to rescind my acceptance to an offer at EY back in April because I had a medical issue present for a surgery and I didn’t want to complicate things with time off and changes in insurance and such since it was a scary process in and of itself. I’m healing faster than expected now though, and EY said to reach out if things change but that’s probably standard language. Is it likely that I could get them to re-send an offer? I still see postings for the role online.

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Looking to get my resume professionally done, and LinkedIn revamped. Any recommendations? Preferably without breaking the bank!

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I got an offer for an L5 role at Amazon Web Services and for a senior role from a non-FAANG company. I'm excited to get into management at AWS but have heard a lot of negative things. Not sure what's the best choice.

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Any other sober folks in the sales world who can give me some advice? Really struggling to keep up with the office culture when happy hour is impossible for me. 1.5 years sober and want to stay that way.

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Curious what the base and commission structure is for inside sales and associate director of sales in biotech (also anyone else who wants to share pls put industry). Paid hourly or salary? At the biotech company I work at avg inside sales is $62,632 with a $3500 per quarter cap. Commission structure is % based on sales quota reached vs capped (not a direct % of sales). I’m underpaid at $53000 with $3500 cap per quarter.

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Every time I upgrade gear, I save the old one “just in case”. I now have a mountain of dusty gear I can’t bring myself to get rid of. Does anyone else have trouble letting go?

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If consulting companies were countries, which one is yours? I think D is Germany - professional, perfectionist, time-efficient and growing in population by virtue of immigrants from Asia

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Anyone know why Fast failed? Seeing it all over LinkedIn but haven’t seen any postmortems.

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how many of you get high before/during work?

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I feel bad when in interview interviewer does not show up his face . Is it ok to ask him to open video call ?

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Anyone know any good divorce lawyers in NYC?
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Hi all, i was fired today because i said the truth!! Isn’t that interesting?

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I’m not a very big guy but this one girl I was with keeps saying ouch. She’s not a tiny girl. I asked if it was ok and she said it’s good pain. Thoughts?

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Have a interview next week for a M&A consultant job. However, I haven't done any project related to M&A(audit background). How can I prepare to answer technical question related to M&A. Is there a handbook or good youtube video (deal process, day 1 planning, etc.)Accenture McKinsey & Company Deloitte KPMG

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Can't seem to have a normal conversation with my manager, has been awkward since starting at the new LOB, have always built great relationships with superiors, peers, and customers. Idk what's up! 😥

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Business Transformation consulting project with a consumer products leader recently ended in NYC and looking for my next role

How does getting a letter of recommendation work? Are there specific prompts they should follow? How long should they be? Are we, the candidate, allowed to see them before they go out? Thanks!

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I have got Australia 482 Visa sponsorship for Sony through Inch Technologies Inc.
Does this company really process my Visa.
They did not asked me any money for processing visa.
However they are taking time to process the same.
Not sure if this is true company or fake

Just venting. Have been waiting for 3-4 days for written offer following verbal (with few details) from CEO. Said taking longer than usual because he has to bounce a few of the details with BoD...

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Unlimited PTO is not working for me.
Flexibility is great but I need a max limit of days to make sure I’m safe. Anyone having the same issues?

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Hello everyone, can someone please help me with preparing for a case study for BA role in Eli Lilly? Any references or topics to cover would be very helpful!

Hi fellow bowlers,

I am currently working as a Marketing executive for a SaaS startup and have an experience of almost 3.5 years in this field. But I am looking for a job change that helps pivot my career into Marketing Analytics. I have some understanding of SQL and Marketing Analysis. Anyone here knows of any opening or is hiring?

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Looking for some boutique firms (healthcare/public health sector) that do work relating to social determinants of health, community health centers, population health, community hospitals. Any suggestions?

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To those who have delivered. Are they still doing photography at the hospital after you deliver?

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Arlington schools closed until April 14th. Send help!

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Have an offer with CoStar Group in DC. Also interviewing with Northrop Grumman. As someone who is exiting consulting for better work-life balance & lower stress, which company would be better to exit to?

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