Any litigators specialize in class action defense? How is it in terms of workload, scheduling, etc?

Hi anyone working in BDO RISE LLP FS AWM sector- if yes, please let me know how is the work pressure and culture

What's the designation IBM offers at band 7b?

Is it safe and worth to join Birlasoft with 38lpa. I have offers upto 34.5 from other reputed organisations.

Are you guys getting Diwali off on 24th?

Pl give suggestions for computer based self-learning products for professional traders in Index options as well as single stock options

What was the most surprising thing you have learned throughout the process of your divorce?

How do you impress a partner you don't know that well and meeting one on one for the first time?

I want one of those ‘introverted but willing to discuss’ shirts to wear to work.. insert tax or audit 😂

Book recommendations please. Prefer non fiction but am open. Thanks!

Anyone here a fan of the TLM?

Haven't heard back after online application to Bain Associate Consultant. It's been about 6 weeks without a clear rejection. Thoughts on if I am doomed?

Best fishing spots in/around Dallas?

I'm 32 y/o. I moved to Union City (East Bay) during COVID, and I struggle to make new friends. Any recommendations on channels/platforms/volunteer progroms to make new friends?

We only have 1 car in HH, and my SO usually needs it for his job, which is a big bummer in making new friends I need to take into consideration.

Some new associates have done such bad job that no senior wants to give them work. Those people get to go home at 4 and other associates have to take additional projects. It seems very unfair

Boyfriend and I have been dating for ~1.5 years and we still only spend weekends together. I want to move in together at the 2 year mark but bf thinks it’s too soon... just feels our relationship is stagnant and not going anywhere. Any thoughts from ppl who’ve gone through similar situations?

Best companies in Richmond? (Consulting or not)

What are everyone’s offers from consulting firms from fall recruitment?

Which big law firms average the least hours for associates?

Any fully remote biglaw firms in NYC?

Why are firms starting to force people back in? Cases are still high. We need to wait a bit to really get rid of Covid. JFC.

Best app or system for helping keep track of time?

Got an email late last night from my partner asking where my comments were. The email was fine, but they replied all to everyone in the email. So annoyed, but also very glad I am giving notice tomorrow.

Any thoughts on the hours in the tax-exempt org group? How is the work?

Are people at your firm also leaving in droves or it’s just here?

I’m pretty sure colleagues at my firm are inflating their billable hours. Is this the norm? I suspect many of you will think this is obvious and/or that I’m naive but wtf? I find hitting 2200 is tough even with a good sized work load. Am I just expected to play the game? I don’t want to sound self-righteous but if most are lying just to make the requirement, then maybe the requirement should be lower.

How far in advance of taking vacation do you let partners know you’ll be out of office? Is one month before a week long vacation okay?

Had an interview last week. Recruiter (who is a recruiter for the firm itself as I applied directly) emailed me today asking how I thought the interviews went. Does this mean anything? Wouldn’t a recruiter only reach out to schedule another round of interviews or to reject you? Haven’t heard back since replying this morning.

Diligence of organizational documents. What do you look for?

The other day I had a dream that I got an offer from a top v10 law firm. I became so emotional that I actually woke up with tears of joy. To many of us, Big Law in New York is a dream…

PetSmart, Serta, J. Crew…what are other big ones that credit lawyers should know well?

I hope we get a Milbank match bc I’m already planning how I’ll spend it.

As a lateral, I was disappointed by the integration process at my new firm. I have done everything I can to make the most of my time at this new firm. My hours are high and despite our group having high turnover since I joined, I feel taken for granted. I really want to make it work here.

Not sure if there’s any UK-based lawyers on here, but does anyone have any insight into Latham’s London office? Would be joining from a MC firm and curious what the vibe, hours etc. are like

If you’re delinquent on an internal deadline, what is the best way to handle or say to the partner after already apologizing?

I’ve gotten asked how I deal with feedback in two different interviews recently. Anyone have an idea of what a good answer would be? I panicked and said something about paying close attention to redlines and proactively attempting to improve my legal writing but I’m not sure that’s what they’re looking for.

Is the counsel title another version of non equity partner?

Anyone have names of recruiters in the San Diego area that they used and liked?