Are any firms using Time by Ping as their timekeeper program? Interesting concept and great if it helps my efficiency, but it also seriously gives off Big Brother energy with its AI.

SAC or PowerBi? And why ? Do you all see predictive analytics becoming a huge thing with integration with SAC?

What’s the LEK culture like at the London office? Saw a thread in the main consulting bowl (mostly US) and it got annihilated.

Hey Fishies need a recommendation on an international coaching certification. I am a senior HR professional with SPHR and SHRM-SCP certification. I am interested in coaching for career advancement. Thank you for your recommendations

For folks who have filed 485, how soon will you receive the receipt after mailing the package?

Opposing Counsel refuses to acknowledge me in any emails, doesn’t answer my phone calls, and does not include my name on the signature line on any documents even though I am the handling attorney on this file. He only includes my supervising attorney and only responds to her. It’s so frustrating. Why are ppl like this?? What can I do? Should I continue to be annoying and email/call him?

My biglaw firm is aggressively hiring across all US and ex-US offices and in certain other locations where we don’t yet have offices, in a whole range of practice areas. Please DM me if interested - I’ll be happy to help!

On my notice period. Is it bad to not be doing the same hours and leaving the office earlier than I was before? Just don’t want to burn myself out and I am also just checked out. But I feel like the other associates are judging me

I know this might not be the way you’re supposed to go about it but going to take my best shot: anyone have NYC social club connections that could offer an intro? Not talking about SoHo House, talking something like Metropolitan Club, Harmonie Club, etc

The week of my wedding, my husband (PL SQL Developer 4 yoe) was laid off. That was a couple of weeks ago. Luckily I'm still bringing money in as a software engineer, but I'm looking for advice on how to support a partner who has been laid off. Ultimately I think we will be ok, but I know he's hurting / stressed / and could use a supportive partner.

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What is the FEP part in the salary structure

What are your favorite excel macros to make you more efficient at work?

Is “associate”, a good level to join in TIAA ?

Anyone tried working at a jewelry store on commission? I want to try it but don't know if I'll make enough

I’m working as a graphic designer right now as I failed to get into an extension from my UX UI intern and get an entry job. I am planning to take spring board UX bootcamp this coming month to improve my skills. Is there a “closer” job position I can apply for in order to get closer or get experience to get into UX?

Is it reasonable to be expected to spend 20-30 non-billable hours a month checking your paralegal’s work? (i.e. summarizing hundreds of records and bills). The partner said he “didn’t use paralegals” at his previous firm and eating the time is an “investment in yourself.” Is this common?

An Uber driver’s account was deactivated. Uber claims it’s because this person was part of a class action. He denies signing a consent form and being part of it. The class action was filed in another state and he never drove over there. Three questions - (1) if this is true, can Uber retaliate based on this. (2) if he never signed a consent form, can he be part of a class action, and (3) what’s his best course of action if he wants to drive for Uber again?

Partners, do y’all actually have your shit together? Or have you gotten really good at hiding that you’re also making it all up as you go along?

Litigators who have a nickname - do you have to use full legal name to sign court filings, or you can sign with the name everyone knows you by?

Favorite/most frequently used billable entry with the least likelihood of being cut? Let’s help each other out during the lag. :)

On my notice period. Is it bad to not be doing the same hours and leaving the office earlier than I was before? Just don’t want to burn myself out and I am also just checked out. But I feel like the other associates are judging me

Does anyone know of recruiting firms with a focus on Anti-money laundering? I’m foreign educated and newly admitted NY attorney with CAMS certification but living in Miami lol. I’m here, because my husband practices in SoFlo. Any recommendations? I don’t have any experience but have CAMS.

Getting inbound hits from recruiters in litigation finance- what even is this??

I spent my week watching a jury trial for a partner on a case I’m not on. I am in my 4th year of practice and have never seen one. It was awful having to work late to get my billables in every day but I learned so much watching the trial!

My firm is staying open but I’m a litigator- state and fed courts are closing, most of my depos and appearances have been canceled. My Q1 billing bonus cutoff is the end of the month and I’m SCREWED.

What is considered a good billing realization for a first year at a mid-size firm?

I am a young and a woman of color. I am an incoming associate at an established firm in a relatively small city (~80k population). I like the firm very much. I am, however, the only woman of color at my firm. I grew up on the nearby reservation. I have recently been vocal about a local business changing its name. The name venerates an individual who massacred native people. It made the news. Am I ruffling too many feathers? Should I be less vocal now that I will be a lawyer? I feel uncomfortable

How does one find/get in touch with recruiters?

Going in-house early on in your career - pros and cons?

A summer associate has a side hustle business. It’s ok until they are barred right?

I've decided it's impossible to try and get my immigrant father to understand what I do as a transactional in-house lawyer. Every conversation about work goes like this (cont)

I’m a first year associate. I don’t feel like I’ve been tasked with enough work whereas other associates who’ve been at the firm slightly longer are swamped with work. Any advice?

What is something your firm could do to boost associate morale and improve firm culture?

Would you lateral for more money ($100k+ more) if you are otherwise content with your current firm and really like the work you’re doing and your supervising partners/mentors?

Quick legal question to see if anyone has any ideas off the top of their head: would courts generally honor choice of law provisions if the cause of actions is fraudulent inducement - tort based not contract based?