Are partners that blame you when things go awry, even though you warned them, the norm or am I working with a particularly bad one? Partner “Let’s do X” me: “Ok! But just so you know, Y” Consequence of Y happens. Partner “It’s really not okay that Y happened, you need to do better next time”

Considering moving to London to freelance until I find fulltime, how’s freelance currently looking?

Hi! I see a bowl dedicated to the Entertainment Industry generally speaking, but not specifically for Gaming. And lord knows there’s more than enough to get its own! This bowl is dedicated to the blood-sweat-and-tearers, the crunchiers, the dreamers and all the fishes, small and big, that work in an industry now worth more than music and movies combined! Let’s discuss news, hardships, victories and hopefully we’ll all get to learn from each other and make this industry better from the inside.

You must watch Social Dilemma on Netflix to understand the assault on democracy and rise of authoritarianism in this country.

Dear Partners-
Have any of you switched firms to make P? Worth it? Tips? Have always planned to make at my firm, but my firm isn’t keeping up their end of the deal, so I’m job hunting....

Recommendations on slim fit denim shirts. Not for the office of course but I feel like it’s a staple I need in my wardrobe.

I was just laid off from a fintech startup after 4.5 months as their first ever IP attorney. Anyone have any leads on other IP roles. I’m soft IP/marketing focused but also have patent experience.

What are the best pregnancy apps you’ve found? Thanks!

What's your favorite electronic health record? We have Cerner and while I like it- I've heard better things about other EMRs.

My boss is always making last minute changes to my schedule. Adding shifts or asking me to cover for other people. Any advice on how to handle this? I want to be a team player but the last minute changes stress me out.

Hi guys,

My HR round is pending for Qualys. My last working day is 13th may'22. I have many offers still pipelined. So how is qualys for work life balance...so that I have to join it I will negotiate with HR

What you didn't know about engineering...

Porsche introduced the Macan T. Essentially a base engine Macan with a lot of the GTS appearance/suspension/features standard. With a few important upgrades it’s $70k flat. Thoughts on this vs a Macan S built to similiar specs costing $85-90?

I wish I had someone to cuddle with in this beautiful white weather! 😢 (for context: 29M)

Did anyone meet people through this bowl?

Hello all! I handle personal injury and bankrputcy/real estate law in Florida.

I am also fluent in Spanish. Please keep me in mind whenever you need someone for any auto accidents, slip and falls, insurance claims, or medical malpractice.

Sunday 4/19 FYIsland thread! Comment if you want visitors or want to explore new islands.

I’ve seen this rant a lot so I know we all have that one partner—but for the love of god can you just forward me the emails when you get it?? I see you got this urgent request over 10 days ago 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

Anyone on these food antitrust cases? Not looking to disclose details just wanna know if suffering alone.

How many billable hours in a month does it take for you to think you are billing a lot?

Has anyone ever been asked to stay beyond what they’ve said will be their last day when they give notice? Gave 2 weeks notice yesterday and am now being pressured to stay until one deal I’m on closes (which could slip past the end of next week, which is what I’ve said was my last day).

Partners - what was the most stressful year of your career? The year before you made partner? Your first year of partnership? The year(s) you or your partner gave birth?

If you do billable work on a given PTO/vacation day, do you still count that day as vacation? Or do you get that vacation day "back"? Or do you only get the part that you billed "back"? (Or some other option.)

How are hours at Simpson Thacher LA?

Can a lawyer work as a part-time real estate agent during the weekend? Asking for a friend...

What does it mean when someone goes on “extended leave”?

Working on some law firm applications tonight and it sucks that I know that I am so capable and have a strong work ethic but firms can’t see beyond grades or the fact that I didn’t go to a t14 law school or prestigious undergrad. I’ve worked twice as hard and feel like I’ve barely even gotten half as much. It’s discouraging sometimes especially because I worked so hard with pretty much no guidance (first gen, poc, low-income) to get into college and do well and then get into a t30 law school

Hi boys & girls!

Joined a big firm (Big4) not long a go and starting to feel like I got a good grip on my current work.

I've always been very technical, so I think that the only thing I am missing now is making sales. (I really wanna make partner)

Can any seasoned lawyer share tips and materials (i.e. books) which can help?

Would it be a good idea to join a Social Club where potential clients spend time? (gym/tennis/paddel/events)

Any advice welcome!

I have ADD and occasionally make small mistakes in my work, like leaving a word missing when editing sentences, small formatting errors or leaving an internal comment in drafts sent to clients. All partners have been very understanding and care about the quality of my work, and no client has ever complained. Partners and clients praise my work.

But now, one partner has become super mad and when I explained ADD, he said:

What corporate practice has better longevity if your goal is to stay in big law for as long as possible: M&A or Capital Markets?

New to due diligence and not sure the timeline of projects. Tips to stay organized of the project and timeline, and how to update those leading the deal? Just keep track of new info and provide as necessary?

Are there any books or other resources that mid levels/seniors/counsel/partners on here have found helpful for the project management / managing junior attorney aspects of your job?

I am not finding a lot of stuff written for lawyers specifically , but there is a lot directed at “managers” in business generally that I imagine could be applicable.

How does one go about switching practice groups within the same firm? I was under the impression it’s better to lateral elsewhere but I do really like my firm, just not the work in this practice area. Want to switch from transactional to litigation.

Anyone else at a firm with a fiscal year starting November 1 in limbo with hours? I've hit my bonus hours but there's no way to hit the next bonus level in just a month so I'm just gonna give the firm like 180 free hours...

How long after interviewing for a lateral position would you expect to hear back?

I’m a 9th year in a mostly litigation-based practice group at a one-tier partnership firm. My group’s billable hours have been low the last few years, so making partner will be nearly impossible, and a counsel position is not viable long-term in my group. What’s the best option here if partnership is the ultimate goal? Try to get a NEP/counsel position at another firm, which is likely difficult in my market, or offer to take a class cut by a few years?

Getting worried about hours. Last year I was really low (first year associate), I’ve had really good reviews so far and no negative feedback. This month was slow too (about 95), and I really don’t understand why I can’t get work? I’ve asked different partners, including the heads of my groups, but it hasn’t really materialized anything. Should I consider lateraling?