any insight into Blank Rome - real estate ?? or as a firm at all?

Hi guys,

I am in lot of confusion right now. On 5th of Jan was my scheduled joining but didn't received any invite link and when enquired got to know that my BGC is in progress. I checked with all the employers of mine and they seems to complied with all the requirements from TCS, still it is in progress. So I am not sure what to do? Please help me.

Is investment accounting a good career path? Looking for any insight to the role, career progression, exit ops, etc. I got the opportunity to work at a very well known wealth asset management company as an investment accountant. I do enjoy finance as well. Pay is very good so I’m wondering if I should take the opportunity?

I understand A&M comp is primarily derived from the annual bonus based on collections/performance. However, given the significant increase in Big 4 FDD comp this year, are there any plans to raise the base salary for A&M? I have to pay rent every month not just annually 🤣

Anyone has plan tonight? Just move to the city couple of months ago and want to expand my social circle?

Was just reached out to by someone from Barton. They say they recruit people for day-by-day contract work for PE firms. Are there any other firms that do this?

Has anyone heard about hale global? It’s a VC/PE firm focusing on turnaround companies. Trying to find more info about this company and what type of deals they have done. But can’t seem to find many news. If anyone can share any insights about this company, that would be great. Thank you!

Hi Nagarrians,

I joined in last week and I dont about the project allocations.
Can anyone plz help me to understand that how to get good project in React?

Hi fishes,

I joined EY on 30th June of this year. And I got a VPB for 1 day. Am I eligible for hike as well?. If so, how much hike I will be getting.?

Thanks in advance.

Will be moving to Austin next year since my fiancé is getting relocated there. Anyone have any leads for junior technology transactions or data privacy roles. TIA!

EY offered manager 1 in FSO business transformations team with 150k base with no signing bonus. 7 YOE in NYC. Is this a good offer?

I feel like I haven't seen the results of our efforts. The Middle East is still a mess. There's a war in Europe we won't take part in. Does anyone else feel this way?

It’s hard to trust the partners/leadership when they want us to return to office as being better when we increase offshoring? Also, the pressure on billable hours when all that really matters is how much our fixed labor costs vs. how much we can bill (which is usually fixed fee or at least a range) and the fixed labor costs of offshoring is significantly cheaper so the hours don’t matter. Am I mistaken by this viewpoint?

If I have a traditional account (401k and/or IRA) and I am at retirement age and I have no other source of income to my name....
Will pay taxes on the amount that I Withdraw that year following the Tax bracket rules at the time of withdrawal correct?

Conversely,
If I have a roth account (401k and/or IRA) and I am at retirement age and I have no other source of income to my name....
Could I hypothetically withdraw the entire account and not pay taxes in a single year?
Ex. withdraw 10M

Is it good practice to connect with an admissions officer after a 1:1 with them?

Hi guys! I am an MBA Global Business graduate from London with experience of above 3 years into Project Management of a private construction firm. Recently moved to Chennai.
I am looking to change my sector of work in my existing domain as well as relative marketing, consulting or other management domains. Please do let me know if any openings are happening right now or any contacts/leads those could be useful.
Location preferable: Chennai
Thanks in advance.

Also, I am looking for a change. I am a Risk and Compliance professional and have more than 10 year's of working experience. If there is a suitable opening do let me know. My current profile includes Risk assessments, control verification, creating regulatory intelligence data, regulatory support to sales and pre sales team in answering customer/ potential customer queries.

Would putting out a lever referral link for my company on a public site (Reddit) be frowned upon? I get money for every hire.

Would love to hear thoughts on best approach of you are a senior associate at V10 firm. Do you just become counsel until they tell you that partnership is not in the cards or do you try to hop to the first partnership (equity, or at least NEP with clear progression to equity if you bring in some business) opportunity at a say V50 firm. I’m not home grown at my current firm, but do have a small book currently.

What’s BCG X? How is it different from BCG Gamma and other tech oriented units?

Soliciting ideas for a big closing lunch with clients - near or close to bryant park, my first pick was Gabriel Kreuther but they only do Thurs/Fri lunches (ours would be Tues). Ideas for upscale restaurants appropriate for corporate clients? They said “anything but steak” ha.

Anybody have experience with adjournment requests in the 1st Dept App Division? We have a respondent’s brief due a week from Wednesday. This past we submitted an application for adjournment. I’ve convinced my partner that we have good cause (record issues that need a motion to resolve) but now I’m starting to get worried. Are adjournments usually granted?

Anyone know of landlord tenant attorneys in NY? TIA!

one thing I do not do is pick up the phone before 9:30…after 7 years, you would think they’d learn.

If you are leaving your firm and putting in your two weeks notice, what should be on your checklist to make sure your transition is the smoothest, both for you and for the firm you’re leaving?

Going to a new firm and bringing a client or two with deadlines before I leave — can I do the work now but bill the time later at my new firm as long as I don’t double bill at my current firm?

Has anybody successfully leveraged a job offer into better conditions at the incumbent firm? I.e. office transfers or better case opportunities - not compensation. Or do people get offers and take them as a matter of course?

Is there a reason some of the biglaw websites look like they were made in 2006? Surely that reflects poorly on a company

Anyone looking for an apartment in LIC?

Associates - Care to share your rough budgets (income, spousal income/family support, rent, monthly spending, student loan payments, savings, etc.)?

Anyone moving out of an apartment in the West Village (or nearby) and looking to sublet/for someone to take over the lease? 29F lawyer looking to move into something. Will be very grateful and repay you in wine!

Anyone know if SDNY courthouses have lockers for phones?

What is your definition of “underwater”? As in number of hours

Is anyone able to recommend a recruiter in the NYC area? Second year associate looking for Labor & Employment opportunities at mid-to-large sized firms. Thanks!!

I got used to Big Law money and lifestyle, but to be honest, does anyone actually love living in New York anymore? It's really starting to lose appeal for me

Top “lifestyle” litigation firms - what are they and what are the best ones in the nyc market?

Does anyone have intel on signing bonus amounts (apart from Covid and year-end) for mid-level litigation associates? The move would be to a V10 firm. Thanks!

Would you tell your supervising partner at a biglaw firm that you are disappointed by the amount paid to you in the year-end bonus? If so, what's the likelihood that doing so would result in any further pay/anything good?

If you’re a fourth year in biglaw, what responsibilities are you given in m&a? I feel like I still haven’t had a ton of opportunities working on purchase agreements (and mostly just take the lead on ancillary work streams) and I’m afraid I’m falling behind others in my class year.