Anyone have thoughts on Akin Gump in Houston? Weighing lateral options as a mid-level.

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Where are you laterling from and which practice group are you going in?

And what are the other options on the table that you’re considering?

Energy/corporate. KE is on the table as well.

KE is….intense.

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