Are there any American lawyers who live/practice in Europe here? What’s your practice area and how did you end up where you are?

How do some partners have hundreds of unread emails in their inboxes? Granted we are a small firm with a copy everyone on everything policy— but when our principal misses something, the excuse is always: I have 700+ unread emails. Umm… if everyone is copied on everything, I manage to have zero unread before I shut down for the day, boss. 🤷‍♂️

Hi Deloitte 🐠, got ITA for Canada express entry, any idea who is the best POC to get the employment reference letter? The generic one on ToD doesn’t include all the required details. Thanks in advance

How is the career in Pursuits in any Big 4? Does it pay as good as core consulting work? How is the work life balance? I want to make a shift from client chargeable work to BD work for better work life balance. Is it worth switching?

Looking at buying a Rolex. 2021 model. However, I do want it to be a good investment. Any input on which models are worth buying vs. definitely stay away from? Probably looking at a Date Just 36 but would love some input

What kind of bonus % can you expect working on the hedge fund side as a fund accountant? Assuming fund has a positive PnL and is beating their benchmark.

Hello fishes!

Is Cisco India a good company to join? Especially for a Software Engineering role.

TIA :)

When people add #agencylife to their social media posts, I cringe.

Anyone at/going to the Amazon thing today? Registration wasn’t required but now it is so I was going to swing by if I had time but won’t be anymore.

GMAT question:

Taking the exam in a week (first attempt). Have a second one scheduled 16 days after so using this as a more of a practice run. But right now is my time better spent on:
1) finishing the final chapters in TTP (Geometry/Functions) or
2) repping as many OG problems as possible?

For context got a 710 (Q44 V44 - left one quant question unanswered) on a an OG Mock today.

What kind of email subject lines makes the best impression for you to want to open them when a creative is trying to connect with you?

What is the average % bonus of base in big AM firms? Have an offer and debating between that and another finance route that I know pays a large bonus if performing well

Hi PPC Guru’s

I recently started a local store visit campaign but it’s not allowing me to optimize towards store visits. My Google rep doesn’t know what she’s doing I swear, she’s not had any answers and she’s the one the recommended we utilize this ad type. Any ideas why it’s not letting me optimize towards this? Get directions is what I currently have it set as and we are getting conversions but we really want the store visits. Thanks so much!!

Hi, I have 12 year of experience in iOS Development, Solution Designer, iOS Architect... Currently on notice period got offer of 27L...looking for more referal in good companies.. Please help me

Cahill Gordon announced earlier today. Inappropriately only commended the efforts of mid-levels and senior associates in the email and noted they had to deal with challenging circumstances. They gave mid-levels and seniors above market bonuses. As if they partners couldn’t be clearer they want juniors to leave. Bye Felicia.

My pediatrician thinks my exclusively breastfed 2 month old has a cow’s milk protein allergy. My questions to anyone who has been through this before are: 1.) how long after giving up dairy did you see an improvement in your little one?, 2.) did you also give up soy?, 3.) what happens if you accidentally eat soy or dairy in a very small amount? In example, I accidentally had soy today when I used 1tsp of liquid aminos in my stir fry at lunch., 4.) did baked goods made with milk upset your baby?

Can someone explain what an insurance coverage associate does? Is it interesting?

I just made the switch to my new firm about 3 months ago and the partner and I have not gotten along. I’m a second year in lit, and most of his associates are more senior so he expects us to run point but during the interview I told him I still need a little mentoring. Now, every misstep I make he kills me for it. Should I make a move now or wait it out hoping it gets better?

I am billed out at between $500-600/hour, bill about 2,000/year and make just over $200k/year. If I went out on my own, I can charge $275/hr, bill 30 hrs/week, leaving 20-30 hours for Admin and business development and gross $430k. I imagine after expenses (no office but subscriptions etc.), I would still come out ahead. Am I missing something? Corp/transactional practice.

If I am managing a department within a law firm (a department I started 1 year prior), a department that now has 50 employees, of which 11 are attorneys, what should I be asking for in compensation?

In your opinion, has Trump committed crimes against humanity while in office?

Do you mail, email and/or efile discovery responses, good faith letters etc? I always mailed but at my new firm it’s mixed which is weird. I always thought you had to mail. (New York state court)

Male-identifying attorneys: do people at your firm wear a tie every day even if there are no meetings/court appearances?

Any pros and cons to Labor and Employment law? I was approached by a partner at a mid-size firm offering an opportunity to practice Labor & Employment law. 1800 billable hours at 85-95K. I’m not even sure if this is good opportunity or not but looking for some input & clarity!

Working all day Sunday after a long week because partner promised client an F-1 draft that I had 3 days to complete with a full additional workload since we’ve lost all except one other mid/senior. Not Big Law so not being paid close to market and did not receive a promised bonus for Q1. Not happy.

Anyone working as government affairs counsel in legislative/lobbying/regulatory? How do you like it?

Is is frowned upon to use multiple recruiters?

Is anyone just tired from the end of last year or tired In general? I feel like I’m way more tired than most people. Im thinking perhaps people just aren’t talking about how tired and overworked they are.
(And no I’m good health wise just had an annual. Just tired 😂)

Anyone in marketing law? Just started a new job looking for any recommendations (books, blogs) to brush up on.

How does it work when you lateral and bring clients with you? Did you ask the clients before you left if they want to follow you? Have their file transferred?

Hi! Does anyone have exp with SSDI cases in MA? Any idea how I can get my client’s doctor to speak with me so I can persuade them to write a medical opinion supporting my client’s disability? Do I need to submit an authorisation for release of PHI or is there another waiver form? I can’t find any other waiver forms online. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Seeking some candid advice:
I am relatively new to the legal community (roughly 1.5 years). I work in insurance and I first believed my frustrations/dissatisfaction involving my current role stemmed from my inability to effectively capture my time, especially when my 10-15 hour days (and long weekends) would produce minuscule results. After consulting with my external legal community, I turned my billable hours around (virtually overnight). (continues in comments)...

My wife is pregnant. Joining a new firm that offers 128 hrs of PTO. Taking more than a week off has to be approved but they said two weeks is always fine if you have your calendar covered. I’m assuming this will be all the time I can take off when the baby comes. Despite seeing how my prior firm was with time off (typical law firm policy) my wife thinks I’ll get extra “paternity leave.” I can ask, but I already know the answer. How do I help her understand my situation?

Someone told me once that no one wished to have worked more on their death bed, so work hard but don’t let it define who you are.

Calling all contingent-fee injury attorneys - Help a young lawyer out with a status check on the fees generated/earned? Need to know how I’m doing comparatively, and whether I should be concerned about what I’m pulling in. More below.

There is no need to post the same post in both the BigLaw and Law bowls (and not limited to union poster). Pretty much everyone subscribes to both. Stop it.