Any national security lawyers on here? What are the billables and what are you generally doing? Is it essentially gov’t relations and researching/drafting opinion letters or is there more to it?

Hey Fishes, I have recently moved form Deloitte USI to KPMG capability Hubs. And have recently invested a good amount in Cryptos and shares. Is it okay for me to not mention these investments to KPMG? During induction we have been informed that we have to so want to know if there are any one who is doing the same? Or what might be the repercussions of this? Will KPMG have any access or possibility to know my investments?

Hy Fishes!

Which is the best place for a Mainframe developer?
Suggest some companies...

What’s the least you’ve cleared your billable target by? Any folks out there hit their target plus just 1-5 hours?

Is anyone willing to share tips on avoiding burnout and setting boundaries with their executives? I have six people on my desk and am finding it difficult to stay motivated and continue giving everyone the same level of support.

What’s the expectation for math within a case interview? What level of difficulty are you going to see?

Any biglaw M&A midlevels here actually feel you are treated fairly? What firm? Have been at 2 firms and have lost hope any M&A groups exist that grant us the same grace and opportunities as others

Hi everyone,
Currently I am in a bond period of 2 years where I am having a doubt if I apply for resignation at 22nd month and having 3 month notice period which can end on 24th month or 25th does it means I am resigning out of bond period or want to pay bond amount

Any PA firms offer part time jobs? I want to go back to grad school next year but I need a part time job. I’m currently at PwC (I’m aware of PwC’s FWA but I’m not interested in that).

In probation period which will end in December, manager level, onboarded as PM role, got applause from a partner and director for bd works, obtained 3 badges and did 4 projects internally. Will that be enough to pass the probation?

Hi everyone!! I used to a work for a big social/pr/marketing agency in Vegas where processes were streamlined and hiring/training materials were already put together. I now work for a smaller law firm as the only social person managing 5+ brand related accounts. We (finally) hired a social person to help me! She’s fresh out of college and starts next week. Before I begin putting together her training materials and schedule, I was wondering if anyone here would mind sharing theirs?

Are there any Medicare agents that need help getting leads for the upcoming AEP season?

Hi CRMs. Does anyone have recos on freelance Sr CW with Hair beauty experience? Can be anywhere in US. I've found some CD level, but out of our price range. Thank you!

Happy Hannukah!!! And happy holidays

I never understood why lawyers use so much drugs until I became a partner. I use adderal to stay up for 18 hours a day and a lot of pot to relax and sleep at night. I know understand why drug use is a thing in this profession

Is law school performance any indication of how good of an attorney you can be? I work at a boutique firm, and I get intimidated when Biglaw opposing counsel graduated at the top of their class...

When drafting an MSJ is it better to address the ways that OC might overcome it; or is it better to just generally say why you’re entitled to MSJ and avoid tackling the finer issues that your MSJ presents?

Does anyone have experience where, when one thing goes “wrong”, and not even that it was wrong a mistake, but a complication, you feel overwhelming dread, stress and you shut down and can’t function? When you’re in litigation, this happens so frequently but I can’t control my reaction to anything! Help!

2020 Graduate, began clerking in July. I have never been work from home and I cannot imagine doing this job and learning as much as I have while wfh. Do any other clerks feel this way and if you aren’t a clerk and are a recent grad, do you feel like you are learning necessary skills while wfh?

If you have been successful in your job search and resume a new role, do you leave job alerts on (assuming you previously set this)? Curious to know what others do.

Partners/seniors: what’s your thought on exclamation points in emails from juniors/mid-levels?

Is there a market for lawyers to add expertise In crisis management or reputation management? My goal is to counsel clients on how to respond to media inquiries without saying or posting something detrimental to a potential litigation while still maintaining communication with their client base. If so, how to break into that industry? Courses? Books? Certifications?

I’m looking to move from big law to in-house, preferably tech. I’m in NYC and have ten years of litigation experience, all in big law. Should I apply to in-house positions seeking 8-10 years of experience, or would I need to start at a lower positions, 5-8 years, because I’m new to the in-house world?

Anyone else sick of the “We’re all in-house counsel” joke?

What are the pros and cons of practicing estate planning?

We have reviews in December and I’m currently in the hunt for another job. I plan to leave after bonuses are paid out. How would you handle the review? I am inevitably going to be asked if I’m happy, where I see myself next year, etc. and I am not a liar.

Did anyone use a professional resume writer to land an in house role? If so, please drop recommendations below. Currently trying to make the transition from big law to in house.

What’s the least you’ve cleared your billable target by? Any folks out there hit their target plus just 1-5 hours?

How many years into an area of law do you get pigeonholed

I have so much anxiety about my work! Everything I file or serve (discovery, motions etc) has to be triple checked by myself and I fight the urge to ask my coworkers dumb confirming questions (mostly to ease my anxiety). Is this normal?

Contract attorney labor for hire for remote gig work. Drafting documents and research, likely lower than your paralegals’ rates. I work through a LLC so no 1099 to worry about, simple invoicing like with vendors. DM for info!

What’s are the disclosure rules regarding additional sources of income? Have an opportunity to be hired as a consultant.

Any married couples that are both attorneys? Wondering how it is with having kids- paternity and maternity leave and beyond (ie, did someone have to take a step back from work or arrangements made)?