As a potential M&A lateral in Houston that is not at a top-tier firm, is it worth it to try and lateral to a Latham, K&E or V&E solely for the experience/reps you’ll get? Or are there other firms that aren’t quite at their level but may still be decent shops?

I joined 6 months ago as a L5 manager. I like my team but don't enjoy the work. I also feel I was down levelled at the time of joining. Should I wait 6 months and move internally? How easy is internal mobility especially if I were to target a L6 role? Would applying outside be wise ?

Anyone switched from Becker to Wiley and regretted it? I did and though I appreciate the bite-sized lectures, I don't enjoy it as much as Becker. My access for Becker expired already and I don't want to spend 2k again 😭 such a tough choice to make but I feel like I'm not getting what I need from Wiley.

Anyone have any experience with GS recruiting process? I just finished my first round and the interviewer told me what the second round would be, asked if he could use my case study, and then suggested I speak slower next time so the next interview could follow it on pen and paper. Thought the process is round 1-2 behavioral and 3 is case study?

Transitioning from com. lit into tax controversy?

I have a tax LLM and started my career out of law school doing M&A tax at a big4. After 9 months, I got out of big4 transactional hell and into whatever litigation I could find. I now practice commercial lit but would welcome the opportunity to eventually transition into tax controversy (which I wasn’t able to do before). Does my commercial litigation “break” hurt my prospect? How long can I stay in com lit without hurting my chances even more?

How difficult is it to lateral to other areas of tax without prior experience in the area? (Ex: Income tax planning to estate planning, corporate tax to exec comp, or estate planning to controversy work, etc.) Assuming you have an LLM or a couple years of experience in your first tax area.

I am currently working as a telecom consultant. What should I be learning if I want to get better job opportunities in better companies.

Anyone know the salary range at Regeneron for Director, Development Program Management?

I’m interested in reaching for a position as manager for a local retailer, but I hate having to play the bad guy. How can I become more comfortable with fulfilling that role?

Is it possible to transfer from audit 8 months in to FDD considering this market? I feel undervalued and want to contribute more…

PwC offer letter has 2 Year non-compete clause. Is this typical on PwC offers? Is it negotiable?

Went to a top uni, looking to move to banking after 12 months. Does anyone have experience with this?

In Intl tax, receiving recruiting offers for all remote work at the manager level. However, I am about to get promoted. Only concern is if I don’t jump soon, I’ll be stuck at the big 4. Any thoughts? Should I entertain?

Is project allocation an issue for front end(ReactJS) folks at Nagarro?

Does any one know what is the salary offered for AVP Middle Office role in Citi Belfast Northern Ireland?

What is the average salary of manager- analytics in Cars24…?

Everyone I needed final approvals from to get these expert retention agreements signed off has decided to ignore me on literally the day our disclosures are due.

Cash out speculative stock portfolio (tech and fin holdings) and buy more cryto?

Looking for possible Google referral, interested in positions out of Reston VA and Washington DC ( security clearance, DoD work)

Does anyone here work for ADP. I have an interview with them in a couple days for a SDR role. What are some good questions to ask during an interview

I’m thinking about going to Vancouver that 4th of July week. Anybody interested?

I’m thinking either 6/30 - 7/4 or 7/4 - 7/8

Ritz or JW in Cancun?

Anyone working at CIOX able to help me get my application noticed for the Health Information Specialist?

Good morning Saints, Happy Sunday!

I wonder if we still have people who believe in God’s promises and love God as the WORD tells us” I find in David a man after my own heart” 1 Samuel 13:14! How can we incorporate this love into our school we work for? Isn’t our voice enough?

Don't forget, it's on tonight

Anyone done level II while working tough hours? How’d you manage the time?

How many days/weeks are expected from a candidate (Manager+ level) to accept/decline offer?

Any idea abt Nagarro dynamics F&O practice?

Do women like to be bought items out of appreciation ?

Genuinely curious: how often do you feel truly happy/enthusiastic in your daily life? What exactly makes you happy? I hesitate to self diagnose w “high functioning depression” but I have all the hallmarks. I have no interest in previous hobbies; picked up new ones & got bored very quickly; and though I’m still productive in my job, have friends/a SO—I don’t remember truly feeling happy/excited in a long time. I met therapists who asked me if I think others feel happy/excited all the time(cont

Any ab circuit recommendations?

Can provide more details if needed, but if an employee is constantly coughing at work (small retail establishment), is it okay to ask them for a doctor's note stating they aren't contagious? They're claiming it's due to allergies, but I've gotten several confidential concerns from employees and customers alike due to the current enviornment.

Has anyone made the jump from one HR specialty to another? I’m trying to figure out if I’m better off trying to get experience in the new specialty internally, or if I just find a new role elsewhere. Thanks!

Has anyone here transitioned from small/midsize firm to Big Law? How was the transition and impact on WLB

If your firm matches Milbank, please comment here!

Anyone else experiencing pencils down?

I wasn’t sure which bowl to solicit advice from so hoping to catch a bite here. I’m currently in ID. Of course, I want OUT! My interests are L&E and corporate. My options are 1) wait it out where I am in hopes to switch to L&E or 2) in house oil and gas industry transactional work. What would you do and why? I figured this bowl being specific to Texas would understand importance of oil and gas industry.

I saw some job postings on LinkedIn for Vedder Price. Does anyone have insight regarding the firm and culture

Lynn Pinker, a lit boutique in Dallas, just matched Millbank at 215k.

Anyone have any guidance on how the Roe v Wade situation has played out at work? Anyone come into any issues with Partners? Or anyone impressed with new policies they’ve brought in to accommodate the issue?

I’m a non-TX immigration attorney mentoring a UT student who went to my undergrad. He’s done incredibly well in OCI and pre-OCI. Thus far, he’s landed interviews with (all in Houston): Baker Botts, Sidley Austin, Kirkland, Winston Strawn, Reed Smith, Norton Rose, and Locke Lord. Also Perkins Coie in Dallas. He’s leaning transactional, but also open to litigation. Any insights/advice on these firms in the TX market? Any to avoid?

Anyone have insight into Shearman & Sterling, Dallas?

Any Intel on Sidley Houston office? Transactional in particular? Culture etc.

Did you vote? I finally made time after work yesterday.

How are everyone's hours in your practices over the last month?

I'm in lit and finally got busy after a slow first half. Looks like I'll hit my bonus.

NRF matched Millbank in TX yesterday

Thinking about lateraling to Dallas as a PE M&A third year associate from NYC. Which firm do larger deals? Public M&A? KE, Sidley, Gibson, or VE? Can you survive at any of the firms doing 2000 hours?

I’m a 4th-year at a midsize firm doing mostly oil and gas work, but I’m looking to change practice areas so I can get away from a dying/morally problematic industry and move into EC/VC, Corporate, tech transactions, and/or privacy and cybersecurity (have CIPP/US & /E). I’m not having much luck with recruiters or applying directly to firms and companies, so I’m thinking of hiring a career coach to help me hone my applications, cover letters, etc. Any suggestions?

So the question has been asked a few times in the main Big Law bowl but keeps getting derailed into a political issue. As someone with a more conservative disposition anyway I'm interested in the day to day of life and work in Texas as opposed to NYC (or similar).

So, what are the pros and cons of living in Texas and working in Texas Biglaw?

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

So with all the layoff talk on the BL bowl, how’s Texas M&A market doing? Anyone expect an uptick in Q4?

Can anyone give me insight on Winstead Dallas? I am considering laterally to Dallas from Chicago & have a screening interview with Winstead coming up.

Do most firms start reporting years in September or January? Prior firm did an August year for counting hours and then another did January (both Amlaw 200). Looking at an Amlaw 100 to lateral in the fall (so trying to anticipate how much of the year I’ll have). I’ll ask what bonus/reporting year but just curious if most follow the same.