Anyone have an insight on the billable requirement for Hinshaw & Culbertson? I was told anecdotally that since they're midlaw it should be around 1700 but am not sure if that information is correct

Tips to build my brand and network as a junior practitioner navigates their career to the next level at the firm?

Partners, when do you think informal communication regarding new PPMDs will start trickling in?

Is anyone on a project that’s upgrading from Oracle cloud financials from R12 to R13?

Hey when does the designation change ? We have got the promotion, hike and bonus. When will it change on teams?

Hi Fishes,

I have been offered 37.5 lacs ( fixed ) plus 20% variable for the associate director level . My current fixed CTC is 29 Lacs .

Can you please let me know if this a good offer or I can get more?

Please also let me know what is the salary range for associate directors?

Today I joined the JPMC mumbai and got the offer from UBS Pune, both are providing the same package.
I want to work in pune, what should I do?
Leave the JPMC and join UBS

Anyone have belt recommendations?

Do we get product discounts on Google hardware that we want to buy for personal use?

Any smart, funny and caring Desi F Interested in connecting? Trying really hard to avoid the matrimonial route.

Hi,

I’m approaching YE compensation discussions and was curious to see what folks/the industry are paying for institutional middle-market sales/distribution/business-development roles. I have 3yrs of experience with the same firm and am currently working as a sales analyst for the institutional sales team in NA. I have experience with traditional long only solutions, real estate (primarily value add funds), and a sector specific hedge fund. Any and all feedback is welcome!

What are some locations with the highest demands for engineers?

Any advice on how to invest 150k? I’m looking to invest into a bucket outside of stocks and cypto. Ideally would like dabble in real estate (multi family) or a business however finding it difficult to find deals or investment opportunities in those area. Any advice or website recommendations on how to take this initial step?

What's the appraisal cycle in Mercer?

1.When does appraisal happens in synechron
2.What is the appraisal cycle
3.How much avg % hike

Have you implemented a translation plugin on your WordPress you really like? Ideally I’d want one that allows us to edit content for better accuracy.

My group is looking for a strategic leader to drive growth, improve profitability and sustain competitive advantage.

Role: Sr Manager, Corporate Strategy
Location: Greater Philadelphia area

Anyone knows where to find true deals on Rolex watches? New or used, in/outside of US?

Anyone else having one of those days where you just can’t seem to do anything right? I’m dropping balls left and right here

Just found out I will be taking two depositions in the near future. These are not key witnesses but I am still nervous. I’ve only been licensed since October of last year and still feel like I have no clue what I’m doing half the time. Any deposition tips?

How would I go about finding a recruiter for a career switch? I have a finance background and am currently a mid level in big law. Looking for a hybrid position, but I only have experience with recruiters who recruit for other big law positions. Any ideas for how to start looking?

How much time is acceptable to bill to admin per day?

Family law litigator looking to transition to in-house? Any tips?

Want to negotiate salary at an AMLAW200 firm in atlanta. Not a lot of public information about what peer firms (ie, not NY lockstep firms matching cravath scale) pay. What are mid-senior level associates making in Atlanta?

I found out a soon to be 2nd year associate got a 10k raise making his salary 110k now, while I, the soon to be 3rd year associate got a 2k raise making my salary 107k. So now the 2nd year male associate is making more money than me. How do I bring this up to the partners?

When a partner sends back your doc with tracked changes, should I do anything more than accept changes and proofread again? Seems like I am constantly just volleying minor changes back to them.

Any entertaining stories about opposing counsel just losing their mind on you in court or over the phone? How do you respond to opposing counsel who is being rude, unreasonable, or verbally abusive?

You ever write a motion that’s soooooo 💩 that it’s embarrassing and you just wait for the partner to email you at 3AM saying “pls call me” because it’s too far gone for “pls fix.” 😩😩😩

I know some of my colleagues are recording their standard fees as time so that it counts towards their billable hours. It infuriates me but am I just being naive by not doing the same?

Anyone have any affordable case management software recommendations? I’m looking for something a bit non-traditional as I work for a small nonprofit. Ideally the software would involve document organization/access as well as like a running “log” for folks to post relevant events or work completed for the file.

I’m so bad at writing the background/ facts section for briefs… it always gets heavily edited and no one is giving me constructive feedback other than “advocate more”. In contrast, my legal argument section is generally without edits. For context, first defense lit job post appellate clerkship. Is this normal?? Any tips for getting better other than “advocating more”?

How many bonuses come around in a year at the average law firm? Number of occurrences more importantly, but y’all can provide amount too if you like

How do you wind down after a rough day?

Career Sabbatical?

Can anyone who has taken a career sabbatical to travel/explore other interests share their experience with both leaving their jobs and returning to the legal field?
I really want to live in Asia for a year at least before I have to settle down and start a family. I’m not getting younger but don’t want to be reckless with my career.

Parental leave: do you have to be at a company or firm for a year before being eligible to take parental leave? Are there any companies/firms that don't have this requirement?

What up ladies and gentlemen today we are discussing the legal ramifications of contact tracing on cell phone carriers. Are there any plaintiffs lawyers eyeing lawsuits over data policies? Are they are insurance lawyers seeing risk?

At a midsize am law 200 firm with subpar salary and bonus structure. Just became an attorney in September 2019. So I feel that it’s too soon to leave. See more below...

How do I train my critical thinking skills? Any book recommendations?