LeClairRyan Discussions

Hi everyone! In this field, when choosing a masters degree program is it more beneficial to get a degree in Human Resources to further my knowledge in HR (my undergraduate degree is in Economics) , an MBA, or Data Science Degree due to the fact that HR is becoming more data driven as well as get a PHR / SHRM-CP certification?

Does anyone here suffer from bipolar disorder? How do you manage it and working in law? I see a therapist, and a psychiatrist, and am on medication, but I still have days where I wake up and I’m so depressed I can’t move. I’m working on remedying this with my doctors, but how does one approach mental health issues with their employer? I never felt the need to until I realized how much being bipolar can affect my ability to work.

Anyone who recently took the CIPP/E exam? Any tips for what materials to use to prepare for it and the most effective study strategy (assuming I have very limited GDPR exposure)? Thanks!

Does anyone work in EC/VC (whether at a firm, a fund, or at a start-up)? I’m a general corporate associate and thinking of lateraling to a firm that focuses on this type of work, with the goal being to eventually go in-house. Would love to hear about any experiences.

Feel like I just bombed my first arbitration. Partner was sitting in and then called me after to provide feedback 👻Please give me your first arb horror story to validate my feelings. Thx

Any tips when leaving a firm? Younger associate <1 year.

I’m planning to buy the study materials for the SHRM-CP certificate through Amazon. What are the best ones to obtain?

So who else here is experiencing plummeting billable hours and exponential weight gain since this whole WFH thing started? Bought snacks for 30 days, finished in 48 hours.

I am going to move in the next few month to a location with a higher cost of living due to personal circumstances. I love my current company but I’ve only been here a little over a month, how should I go about requesting if it’s possible to get a salary increase? Might be a stretch but thought it might be worth mentioning.

First year associate in litigation offered an assistant in-house role for the construction division of a real estate development company. Asked to send an offer letter detailing my salary and benefit requirements. Don’t know where to begin. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

How can I get my *micro* manager off my back? I know I haven’t been doing the best work this quarter, but emailing me all damn day isn’t going to help me do better, I do know that.

How do we get others to join Fishbowl? There are currently only 15 of us from the company and we have about 2000 employees now.

Why are read only documents called “riders?”

On a call with my client. Client says What’s the least egregious securities law we can break here to get this deal done. Like wut?

I’ve practiced litigation in DC for about 5+ years at a larger plaintiffs’ firm, and am considering a switch to a defense firm. Is there any insight to how many billable hours this would require, and how much time that would actually be? For reference, the firm has a 1900 billable hour requirement and the partner said I would have “no problem” fulfilling that based on the work they have.

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

Joining a big(ish)law litigation/investigations practice group in a few weeks. Only biglaw friends I have do transactional so I see what their schedules are like but not sure how lit compares.

Anybody have any insight into how lit is different? Is it more predictable/regular? Less? What do you think the major differences (beyond substance obviously) are between the two?

They should really poll the associates to seed ideas for holiday party locations...

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?

Is it a wise decision to move to Amsterdam from Bangalore? I am a 34 years old Devops Engineer staying with my wife and a baby. We both are working here while in Amsterdam once I move, my wife will be eligible to apply for jobs(She is into Software testing)
CCTC : 37Lpa , Offered CTC - 72K Euro with 11 years of exp in DevOps. Please suggest.

Hello, i m looking into a 7 night cruise but travelling with 1 year old for first time. I want to know if anyone has travelled with an infant before and what you fed them in cruise ? Mostly, i am also worrier about the following: 1. Finding organic milk, 2. Heating food 3. Is it possible to take a small blender and use within cruise ship?

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I am about to finish my notice period working as a SOC L1, yeo 2 please help me with how much I should ask for salary in next company, ctc 4.26 total year of exp 4

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Im currently working in PwC. So is there any way to move to abroad?

EY fish, i-140 approved but I haven't completed my 180 days yet. Got extension for 3 years (completed 6 years on H1b). Will EY revoke the GC petition if I decide to join EY in my home country?

Hello! I am currently working at my first full time job out of college. For 4 years I have working with frontend development. Currently, I am searching for a new job, but I would like to work with backend. The problem is no recruiter is taking my backend applications serious because of my fronted background. I have done DevOps internships back in college. What do I have to do to land a DevOps job???

When does the bonus/variable payout happens in Natwest?

How do you make the most money in STEM? Is it about having a degree, prior experience and getting in touch with people? What’s your *success secret* and how does it relate to what you’re currently doing? Maybe you think business owners have the highest potential to make the most? Process engineer at an industrial facility in Goodyear, Arizona

I love my SO. We’ve been together for nearly a decade and are talking marriage. I know being with him though will require living far from my family. I love my family and dread the thought of being far from them. My SO has been transparent about wanting to return to his home country. I don’t want to lose him but I also dread being far from my family. What’s the right call here? Fwiw he’s lived in my home country for about a decade now but has been able to visit his pretty easily (cont)

Staying downtown Columbus Hilton for my wife’s job conference and we have to use valet parking since I need to use my car to go to work every day. $40 a day, how much do I tip and is it when I drop my car off and when they bring it to me in the morning?

I recently asked everyone’s age filters on dating apps and there were some mentions of fear of baggage and that’s why you don’t date older than X. What baggage are you afraid of? Ex spouses? Kids from prior relationships? What is it?

What BDO rise is giving for CA in assurance department having 3.5 YOE. I have offer from EY @21pa.
Can BDO provide above this range?

Anyone has tips for burning man? I’m planning to go during Labor Day weekend.

How does someone like Elon Musk can go on to do so much while I can barely get out of my bed, keep my job and have the will to live?