Are there any Dallas based Vinson & Elkins associates here? I'm looking to make a third lateral move and really want this to be the last so trying to vet as much as possible. Most curious about hours, work life balance, work from home flexibility and overall culture. Any help would be much appreciated! Feel free to DM if easier. FWIW -- eying the real estate group. Thank you!

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Yes. Everything varies so greatly by practice, so it really depends. There are some groups in office 100% others barely in 2 days. Firms stance is 3 days in office. I think RE may be in more but I’m not In that group so don’t know 100%. Work seems plentiful so no issues getting hours but requirement is 2k (100 could be pro Bono or development). Culture is friendly and collegial but groups tend to stick together.

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