Billing question/firm expanded too fast.

Fifth year here. Started at new firm 6 months ago, and they hired 4 people for 2 empty spots (they are expanding). 1800 billing requirement is enforced but there are just days where I'm not busy/billing. I've emailed and gone door to door for work, but I think they expanded too fast and concerned about not hitting minimums. Any advice/similar stories?

I am 3 months post partum. Stay with elderly parents. I developed high fever this morning. Stayed away from my baby. Ran to urgent care. I tested negative for Flu and Streps. Doc suspects UTI....

For any of you who have worked in Big Law, if/how did you realize it wasn’t for you as a female WOC and how did you handle it? I (maybe naively) left my prior firm due to lack of mentorship, sponsorship and ongoing microaggressions. My new firm has been generally better, but so many of those issues are ongoing and I’m beginning to feel like it’s just big law. I want to stick it out but afraid of the anxiety and stress it’s causing for possibly nothing if I can’t make partner track.

FDD hierarchy:

Big 4/A&M -> non PA firms (HL, Kroll, Riveron etc) -> MM PA firms Thoughts??

Need to travel to canada for 2 days. On an f1 visa, (h1b approved)indian national. Need some clarity on visa implications if i travel. Anyone with experience travelling to canada on client work ?

Anyone looking for a referral to DDV (deals advisory) at PwC DM me, happy to chat and help!

Any good book recommendations for women in business, tech or in general?

New here. I am an IT/Technical PM with CSM. Does anyone know of an open PM or Scrum Master position in Atlanta GA or EST time?

About to start a new position at the DOJ—should I assume I’ll be wearing business formal attire every day? Nothing pre-COVID fits well anymore…

Dumb question haha. I’m studying for REG again and want to reset my Final Review progress. Does anyone know how to do that?

What are some subset of PMO skills that don’t scream PM work?

Unexpected side effect of thorough Marie Kondo-ing my closet: online shopping is no longer enjoyable. My wallet thanks me but I need a new hobby to entertain me during my coronavirus self- isolation

After how much time an ex employee of Nokia can sell the shares that we got under ESOPS category?
Any links related to this query?

Hello Ladies,
I hope you all are having a good day. I’m new to Fishbowl but I’ve heard great things about the app. I’m pivoting into a career in tech after years of working in Operations. My question to you all this morning is: How difficult was it for you to pivot into tech?

Hi Fishes,

I have my joining with Deloitte India tomorrow. I have still not received any onboarding link.
Can someone help me with when should I be ideally receiving the link?

Thanks in advance.

Who are the recruiters that Audax uses?

What are the most useful online courses in the DevOps space that I could take? They don't necessarily need to be free, but if Pluralsight/Coursera/etc. has a better group of offerings than another, I could budget 1 subscription. Ideally they'd be platform-agnostic, and/or cover multiple toolsets, as I am consultant and my assignments will be largely dependent on what the customer has.

Any advice on a partner that is plain mean (cold, curt, & non responsive)? I’m told she likes me—hate to see how she treats associates she dislikes—but still have trouble not taking it personally.

Looking to buy a new suit for in-person court hearings. Which one is more appropriate/professional? Please see below and provide feedback. Many thanks.

Pro’s and Cons for pursuing a junior position as a Investment Funds Associate vs Private Equity. Additionally, what are exit strategies for Investment Funds Associate at a V-15 firm?

I am interviewing for an in-house position. Does anyone have insight on the average in-house salary for a 6th year attorney?

I'm an estate/elder law attorney.
Just got a notification that my dead client joined Telegram.
It's probably her raggedy ass, no good grandson who made her sign a power of attorney and then started to drain her bank account.
People are wild as hell!

Looking for some advice. Not a regulatory lawyer by training. Partner asked me to research an issue and determine (on a budget and on a time crunch) whether a particular regulation applied to our client’s niche industry. I, on that budget and time crunch, determined it did not. Couple of weeks go by, client is still working on the issue without me, and decide to put me in touch with opposing counsel who point out additional authorities and cites and convinces me it applies. (More in 1st comment)

I applied for a counsel position with a large local university almost two months ago. The application period closed about two weeks ago, and a friend of a friend works as a counsel in the same role. I understand the complexities of the times and hiring constraints, but I’m wondering if I need to follow up/reach out through my friend or just keep waiting. I don’t want to seem insensitive or pushy, but I really want this job. Any advice?

Is a 200 billable requirement standard as a first year in a mid size law firm ?

Looks like Bryan Cave is gonna open up another huge wave of layoffs. I wonder what firms are next?

I am a 6th year associate at an AmLaw 50 firm. I received an offer to go in house at a hedge fund that has been around for only a few years. Pay is identical to a 6th year associate in BigLaw and the bonus is guaranteed for 2022. Culture seems legit and I believe that work/life balance is certainly achievable. Is it worth making the jump to go from Big Law to a hedge fund that is in a growth stage?

Data Privacy/Cybersecurity attorneys — what does a day to day look like? I keep seeing job openings for these positions.

Trying to lateral (third year) from general corporate boutique to mid/big law. After great interviews was turned down by two firms citing that they wanted more pointed experience. Any advice? I’m getting the interviews, the interviewers really like me, but I need to sell my general corporate experience better. Help!

So I got 2 offers, 1 at a well-known firm (that I previously worked at, not as an atty) that offered 80K plus full benefits (100% health coverage, PTO, sick days, discretionary bonus & 1800 billable req.) Their a little old school in their methods but I do see the younger gen. coming in to make changes. 2nd offer is at a newer firm however i’ve heard great things, and they offered 80k, unl. PTO, 1500 billable hours, bonus incentives qrtrly, & 50% health ins. WHY can’t I make a decision? HELP

So, Cadwalader announced that it’s cutting associate pay by 25%. How widespread do you think this approach will become?

Anyone with any insight into Eckert Seamans? Work life balance? Billable requirement? Pay? Perks? Client base? Any other tidbits?

Business development tips for family lawyers? (Or related practice area)

What's the best way to break into legal academia without quitting your day job?

Has anyone worked at Kaufman Borgeest in their Parsippany office? Any insight before I apply there?

Can anyone recommend good language to add to a resume that highlights hands on case management? I’ve got 2yrs experience doing ID, so I’ve actively managed my own case load, taken and defended depos, minor mediations, minor court hearings. I draft all of my own motions (no substantive motion practice or trial exp though). Managing partner usually covers the more difficult oral arguments, mediations, expert depos, etc.

How reliable are the law crossing websites reported salaries? Are they actual reports by employees or some type of estimate based on an algorithm?