Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Discussions

Is end-of-year bonus season a lost cause at this point? (In a firm with no layoffs or pay cuts yet).

If you’re an attorney and someone asks how you are and you respond with: “Living the Dream”. Please stop.

I’m in my 4th year at a small plaintiffs’ firm. Past two years I’ve received meager raises (5k) and terrible bonuses (3k). My boss prides himself on allowing me to gain experience so I have more courtroom experience than most attorneys with twice the experience. As I’ve applied for other firms, I’ve been denied interviews based on how my boss is perceived in the community. I’ve gathered professional references from opposing attorneys and other attorneys we work with but still can’t land. Help

Opinions on career clerkships? Especially with a two year old and wanting another child eventually.

Is 150 billable hours per month little/average/a lot?

What do you do to get yourself comfortable saying something doesn’t exist in an agreement or in case law? When i get questions like this (Ex. Does this contract have XYZ-type language?) I usually figure out the answer pretty quickly…but then I spend a ton of time trying to prove myself wrong. I got burned on a question like this as a 2nd yr, so I think I’m just hyper aware of the risk. I’ve been told I need to get “more efficient” though, so I’m trying to work on this. Any suggestions?

If an individual resides in CT and works in NY can we serve them in NY?

I am concerned with fulfilling billable hours requirement. I’m required to hit 2100 hours yearly and I’m at ~1,500 hours and I think I’ll hit 150-180hours this month. What will happen if I don’t hit my targeted amount by the end of my year.

Does anyone know the typical salary for a 1st-2nd year associate at Lewis Brisbois in Los Angeles? L&E

Heyyy! So@first day on the job and I am asked to help establish an offshore company for a client … to my experienced fellows… can you help me access relevant Information or help me see what is in my blind spot?

Thanks!

Gripe in here about Legal Assistants (more in comments)

Raise your hand if you’re going to finish April sub 100 billables 🙋🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

How do I train my critical thinking skills? Any book recommendations?

Question about pre-marking trial exhibits in federal court ((more below))

How much more, if at all, do Cravath / Wachtell attorneys work than S&C, Skadden, Davis Polk etc.

I know that the general advice is not to cut your own time, but if you think you took WAY TOO LONG on something should you? I don’t want partners to think of me as inefficient.

Anyone want to give me retroactive FOMO by sharing stories from their summer associate programs? Mine is entirely virtual, and needless to say we are less than enthused by what we’re missing out on

Any advice on giving notice without burning bridges?

Has anyone here worked (or does anyone currently work) for Bernstein Litowitz (aka BLBG)? Very interested to learn what inside associates feel about the firm, its culture, work-life balance, billable hours, etc.

Is it possible to live in Austin without a car? Moving down for a few months from Dallas but don't plan on bringing a car.

Do you think consulting is not the right path for core technical people ?

What ICOs are you guys looking into? Hoping to research some

Orl, Fl males where you @. 32F here

What kind of interview questions i can expect for L2 2nd Round at TIAA for role of JAVA Developer.
I have 3 years of Exp

Full stack developer required for freelancing..if interested DM me.

There is a VP in MS ,who is running behind people, and seeking suggestions from people to increase hike

Also he is doing DM to ppl and misbehaving with them . He is very much into that I should provide him my free services .

Dun know how do these people become VP in MS .

I really don't know how this VP would be treating his team and maintaining the culture in MS

Selling 2 United GPUs valid prior to Jan 31,2020. PM me if interested.

Could I please get some liked to obtain DM feature?

Is it true that comp changes at some top consulting firms depending on how well your bschool is ranked?

Any wizards fans out there? Love to see this team gel so well this past month

Is reaching out on Linkedin the best way to contact a recruiter, or should I look for their professional email?

Gary Vee took credit for that baby nut commercial on Twitter. Love me some Gary Vee but not so much Baby Nut.

How's magic finser company? It's culture, wlb and growth opportunities?

How's the hours, barriers to entry, and scene in general for consulting here in Singapore? Considering a career change but could only find info on US/EU

Just curious where you guys draw the line with clients. There's got to be a level of worth / hassle you're just not willing to take, right?