Any thoughts on McKool Smith? Considering lateral opportunity to IP Litigation group (Dallas office) as mid-level associate. Seems they have a decent reputation for plaintiff-side patent litigation, however, their peak may be tied to the heyday of EDTX patent litigation (late 2000s/early 2010s). Where do they stand today (in terms of work flow/quality, associate opportunities, culture, quality of life, etc.)?

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Not OP, but bumping to get any other perspectives. Interested in Dallas specifically.

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