Any insight into Orrick’s IP group?

LA fam, especially those in DTLA and WeHo - hope you all are safe and well.

Clever ways to get cheaper housing? What's your hack to beat the system?

Married, 2 kids under 3 yrs. Apartment is too small, but we can't afford bigger. Do we rent a 2-story house and split it with another family? Do we stay in our small apartment and get creative with bunk beds and storage solutions?

How can a family, with kids, and one crappy income ($82,000) get a comfortable living situation here?

Best areas to live in if have to commute to DTLA two days a week and partner has to travel to Riverside next year? Ideally we don't want to move twice. Hoping to not have longer than 1 hr commute with traffic in either direction. Please be kind I know LA traffic is horrible- I don't need a lecture about how bad it is lol

Hi guys,
I have got offer letter from pwc sdc (bangalore) my joining date is 6 th june.
I have not recieved any confirmation regarding laptop delivery,Wfh or wfo.
I have asked from my HR so ge mentioned please be ready,You MAY need to work from office as per business requirements.
And my colleagues who have been hired through same process have got mail already regarding laptop delivery and wfh.
I am confused 😕

Fishes, can someone help with the Sr Analyst range at Novartis? Is 22 a reasonable ask?

Client on my coworkers account has requested if they can run banners on Breitbart news. Help. Get me outta here.

I completed 4 years in JPMC , every year I got double digit hikes >12%, and bonuses >3 lakh and increasing . last year I got promoted to 602 with bonus >5 lakh, I am getting interesting offers outside should I stay or leave ? Also, I need 11+ likes to unlock my dm . Please like 🙏

I am working with Big4 now and got an offer to work with Offshore Account Management team with HCL,does anyone know about this, what work they do and what are growth opportunities in this.

Hi 🦈,

Does SAP lab do BGV again after fadv completed its verification and score is eligible .

What all documents they will verify again?

Obviously many of us get paid very well and there is an expectation with work demands for being paid that high. But what’s too much? How do you set a limit to preserve your mental health? I find myself guilty for taking time to decompress but I know I come back to work refocused after I do it.

Dating my guy for 6 months now and he’s just such a lovely soul but I’m not physically attracted, there’s no spark and I’m afraid to let go but also afraid to keep holding on..

Anyone take the CIPM recently? How was it?

How to avail leaves in notice period last working day is 9th January, best time to use them without letting anyone know

Can someone from EY india tell me what does

Sr. Consultant 1-C means ? What would be the next level for promotion or Progression ?

How’s everyone feeling about the exam postponement? I’m bloody gutted

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.

Anyone know if SDNY courthouses have lockers for phones?

Does anyone know how to unsubscribe from these NY Bar emails? I’ve clicked unsubscribe some 20 times by now

Medical Malpractice Lawyer Recommendations in NYC? For post-surgery blindness due to eye infection

Partners - Do you ever take vacations?

I have been at my current firm for about 1.5 years, and in that entire time the partner in my group hasn't been out of the office a single time. Is that normal? I can't tell if it's standard for big law partners to not take time off, if the dynamics for my group may be different (only 1 partner in the entire group), or it the partner I work with is just a masochist.

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

I’m a first year associate in an area of practice I really like. People at my firm are nice, but I’m not challenged. I’m thinking of finding new opportunities since my salary is below market, firm policies are unclear and I’m not challenged. Any advice on finding new positions while I’m so junior?

Anyone looking for an apartment in LIC?

Is it normal to not get a perfect review? Just curious . Does everyone pretty much get some sort of constructive feedback?

Did anyone lateral into big law? First year in insurance litigation defense and I’m looking to see if it’s even possible to break into big law in a year or two

Any attorney referrals in Brooklyn for a tenant having major issues with their landlord? (Just moved into Apt that’s pest infested, has no gas/heat, and landlord is totally unresponsive)

Happy to report: Did not fall into any honey trap at the holiday party.

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?

Got an opportunity at a boutique firm. I’m a 2nd year in big law and never moved before. What are the pros and cons of leaving Big Law to go boutique? What should I be aware of before saying yes?

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?

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

Any insight in Sidley’s global finance practice? Type of deals/clients and internal dynamics. 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?

Any insight on Proskauer’s NYC L&E practice group? Good place for associates?