Any insight into Baker McKenzie’s Dallas office? Specifically on culture, WLB, etc. Looking at the lit group.

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Heard pretty negative stories about the culture at that office and in that group from colleagues.

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Thanks for sharing!

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Really couldn’t recommend that specific group any less if you’re worried about culture

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2200 expectation, there’s some good partners but those with any influence are toxic and regularly drive away associates

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I can’t comment on BM specifically, but in general litigation is not good for WLB.

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Don’t out yourself bro

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What’s the vibe in the IP and litigation groups in the BM Dallas office these days? Partner in a competing firm here.

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Honestly, both.

Houston just added a good group of lit partners from Eversheds. Do you know if it’s cross office work?

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