Roetzel & Andress Discussions

Bankruptcy folks: I read that Alex Jones was able to put himself into bankruptcy by claiming he owed a giant debt to a company he controls. Is it really that easy? I would have thought bankruptcy laws would be smarter than that.

How many billable hours per week is considered at capacity? I’m getting pushback on boundaries I’m setting about additional matters and marketing work from my firm when I’ve been billing 60-75 hours per week for the last 6 weeks, and I’m still behind on my work. I feel like it’s reasonable to not kill myself further to fit in more/turn things around faster at this point, but am I being unreasonable? I expect my workload to remain at this level through the end of the year at least.

First year review: I have to become a better legal writer/ writer in general. Writing was never a strong suit and this has to change.

Please drop book recommendations!!

Thoughts on: 1) the winning brief; 2) point made; 3) legal writing in plain English

Advice on taking the SHRM-SCP exam? I’m taking the exam tomorrow and not feeling as prepared as I should. Who has taken the SCP exam? How difficult did you find it?

Any recommendations to avoid feeling sleep towards the end of the work day? 3-5 PM I start doing the famous head bob if you know what I mean 🤣

I’m having the hardest time finding a new job. I have 12 years of HR experience, a masters in HR, SHRM certification, and all I keep getting are rejection emails. I’ve never experienced this difficult of a time searching for new opportunities. Is this normal once you hit a certain level in your career or is it just me?

Does anyone know where we can access the recorded speaker presentations from the live events? Thank you!

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

I work in field sales as an IC. My aspirational career path is to end up in people leadership. Recently, an Inside management position opened up that’s been brought to my attention by the hiring director. Question is, is going back Inside the right move to get into started in leadership? Or should I continue down the field path and wait until those field management slots open up?

Accepted a position with isolved in the enterprise sales space. Anyone had experience with this company?. It looks like it’s an incredible place to work with a very good earning potential.

What is everyone’s thoughts on the best case management software, preferably either with or compatable with document automation?

For exhibits to motions/responses in federal court, do law clerks prefer (1) citations to doc numbers or (2) attach exhibits to motion, even if the docs have already been filed with the court.

What is the best big law firm in LA for white collar defense?

What’s the fastest/youngest you’ve ever seen someone make partner?

Just looked up a firm a recruiter told me about. I would be the only Latino on the roster and among the few that didn’t go to an Ivy League or top 20 law school. I don’t even know if I should bother applying...

Why do firms have offices in Palo Alto AND Menlo Park AND SF??

I’ve worked in sales for 12 years (8 years retail sales and management, 4 years inside tech sales and management). I’m feeling the burn and looking for something else in the tech field. I’m making $140k. I have a college degree but no marketing, engineering, or product experience. What other departments/jobs could I jump to and still keep close to my OTE? I’m pretty good at Salesforce and have thought about a SFDC admin type role, but that’s all I’ve thought of so far.

Hello, I'm Catherine, I'm a recruiter looking to hire a Dental Hygienist $45-$50 per hour and a Front Desk/Patient Coordinator pay rate is $15-$25 per hour. In Norcross, GA. Both Full Time. Anyone interested?

Any insights on 2-3 year associate salaries at Ogletree and Fox Rothschild in NJ?

Anyone knows what’s the base and bonus for a M2 in strategy and transaction - valuation? Trying to negotiate an offer next week. Thanks!

What skills to have to make it to PO/PM in Faang?

I’m a technical consultant but sick of the low pay and bad benefits at SI firms. I have some opportunities at Big 4 with better pay & benefits. Will it derail my career to move to Big 4?

“I feel like I’m the stupidest person here”
“You are not stupid. You literally work at one of the top consulting firms in the world”
“I literally got a 6% in one exam during undergrad”
“Well damn I guess you are stupid”

Hi everyone,
Looking for a M&A HR checklist that includes due diligence through integration. I have one but would like to see what else is out there and compare. Happy to share my email directly.

I’m looking to hire a former Ed Jones/Ameriprise FA in the DFW metroplex that wants to grow their business, learn holistic planning without the unrealistic sales quotas with opportunity for equity ownership of their book. Base Salary, (DOE) health insurance and benefits available. PM if interested.

Any non-fiction book recommendations? I normally don’t like NF but recently read Bad Blood by John Carreyrou and loved the style/pace. Any similar recs?

A little late here, but any suggestions/recommendations or watch outs for an automatic standing desk preferably with charging attachments? Looking to invest in a decent one around $2-300 !

Be careful of a growing subculture of politics with the new leadership team in place. This is a place where it is more important to get along than to get things done.

Is anyone working from TCS coimbatore location?

Fellow VC analysts/associates: what time do you guys go to bed? I’ve been working until 1-2am, Monday-Sunday in the past few weeks and I’m new to this job. Is this normal?

Conuslting ——— vs. ——— Data Science + Machine Learning ??? $$$$

Any good ICOs cmg up?

We are climbing without the help of asians. Hopefully they’ll add some muscle tonight.

I've recently went to a restaurant and saw a robot waiter, I thought that was the coolest thing. What do you all feel about this shift in the restaurant industry?

Have any American Producers ever successfully been able to freelance abroad (London or Amsterdam)? Any advice?

Regret it but I reach to 5-6 times a day . What’s your count ? 🤪