AmLaw 50 counsel looking to lateral in bankruptcy/litigation. This area seems to be gaining momentum. Any groups that look like they are growing?

What do you wish you had known before becoming a manager?

Hi everyone, my H1B Visa stamp has expired but I have Valid I-797 can I still travel to Bahamas? Or how to get another stamp without visiting India? Thanks!

Paris hotels… which would you prefer?
a) Four Seasons
b) Hôtel Plaza Athénée
c) Mandarin Oriental
d) Shangri-La Paris
e) Ritz Paris

Help! I told my SO I’d let them know before I go to bed tonight. And I have totally procrastinated.

Hi Fishes,

Looking for a job on urgent basis request you all to please help with referrals..
Having 1.8 yrs of experience in FPnA domain.

Really appreciate your help.

Hey Guys, I have applied to Accenture through their Accenture India portal and it's still showing pending review and my interview hasn't been scheduled yet. as I checked found out that pending review means the Application has been passed from HR to the operations team what should I do now as it's been more than 4 weeks and I haven't received any response from them and there is no way to contact them.i am getting a little frustrated about this

How we can expect market correction in bny ? When to communicate with manager for market correction?

Hi, currently i am working with icici bank in backend operations in CIB team as Deputy manager but i am looking for an opportunity in Accenture can anyone help with the openings or referral??

Usual Cruelty by civil rights attorney Alec Karakatsanis -- a book about how lawyers choose and perpetuate injustice. If anyone wants to read and discuss please comment below!

This partner I like and work for often gave me the most lukewarm review, very bummed

Hello Fishes,

Need your input please

If i get lowballed package with good learning curve. Is it better idea to stick to it for next eight month and make another switch to recover the loss? Or should I search better job ? I have only 20 days left in notice

I’ve seen this rant a lot so I know we all have that one partner—but for the love of god can you just forward me the emails when you get it?? I see you got this urgent request over 10 days ago 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

Partners/Principals - how do you focus and continue to work at the same rigor, if you have made your numbers or 75% of your numbers? Do you take it easy or continue to grind/ work long hours as usual?

Hi everyone. I am thinking of making a move to the UK and looking for opportunities in audit firms. I have almost 3 years of experience as an audit semi senior and currently an ACCA Affiliate (will become a member in 5 months). Would appreciate any help or guidance.

Dead Bowl...how we miss thee.

How do NYC big law real estate groups hold up during recessions? Are they one of the harder hit corporate groups or is there more stability?

Men in your 30s and 40s - what is the number one quality you're looking for in a woman? I like to think I'm compassionate, intelligent and independent (as much as any other woman), but I'm still struggling to find dates. I would say I'm attractive, and I take care of myself pretty well. What am I doing wrong?

How do I negotiate for a higher starting level? I have 5 years of experience and they told me I would be either L4/L5 but now I’m hearing it’s between L3/L4. I love google and I want to work here but I don’t think I could come in at L3. This is for SWE and onsites went very well

If your firm matches Milbank, please comment here!

I work in energy in New Mexico and am just wondering if it's smarter to move to Dallas or Austin to practice. Family is tired of New Mexico and the wife wants a better community to live in so that's a factor too. Open to all opinions.

Can anyone give me insight on Winstead Dallas? I am considering laterally to Dallas from Chicago & have a screening interview with Winstead coming up.

Lynn Pinker, a lit boutique in Dallas, just matched Millbank at 215k.

Not necessarily Big Law specific but any firms hiring 2-3 year L&E associates in the Dallas area?

Texas Big Law friends, might I suggest donating some of that big law cash to causes that are pro-gun control and anti-mass murder of children? I hope you’ll join me.

Has anyone successfully transferred offices within Texas? Dallas to Austin.

Winstead or Jackson Walker people in Dallas (or if you know someone in these office) — how often do you work weekends and what time do you generally “log off” for the day? Also curious as to average annualized hours. Thank you so much!

Do firms recruit first years after people fail the bar? Are any hiring first years now? Or might they after February results?

recommendations for firm with good real WLB and open to remote work in Dallas or Atlanta? Doesn’t have to be true big law. Terrified to get it wrong…again… for the 4th time. 6th year Real Estate.

Thinking about lateraling to Dallas as a PE M&A third year associate from NYC. Which firm do larger deals? Public M&A? KE, Sidley, Gibson, or VE? Can you survive at any of the firms doing 2000 hours?

Do most firms start reporting years in September or January? Prior firm did an August year for counting hours and then another did January (both Amlaw 200). Looking at an Amlaw 100 to lateral in the fall (so trying to anticipate how much of the year I’ll have). I’ll ask what bonus/reporting year but just curious if most follow the same.

I’m a 4th-year at a midsize firm doing mostly oil and gas work, but I’m looking to change practice areas so I can get away from a dying/morally problematic industry and move into EC/VC, Corporate, tech transactions, and/or privacy and cybersecurity (have CIPP/US & /E). I’m not having much luck with recruiters or applying directly to firms and companies, so I’m thinking of hiring a career coach to help me hone my applications, cover letters, etc. Any suggestions?

Has anyone here transitioned from small/midsize firm to Big Law? How was the transition and impact on WLB

NRF matched Millbank in TX yesterday

Thoughts on how the upcoming recession will affect the law industry?

How are everyone's hours in your practices over the last month?

I'm in lit and finally got busy after a slow first half. Looks like I'll hit my bonus.

Folks that have worked in Big Law in other areas of the country, what do you feel is different about being in Texas? I've been offered a role in NYC but may decline because I'm just happier here, culturally.

I wasn’t sure which bowl to solicit advice from so hoping to catch a bite here. I’m currently in ID. Of course, I want OUT! My interests are L&E and corporate. My options are 1) wait it out where I am in hopes to switch to L&E or 2) in house oil and gas industry transactional work. What would you do and why? I figured this bowl being specific to Texas would understand importance of oil and gas industry.

Anyone have thoughts on Akin Gump in Houston? Weighing lateral options as a mid-level.