Does anyone else spot and obsess over legal violations they see in movies or TV shows? Or are you normal and just enjoy the show?

Put option on Amyris?

Any one got solid recommendations for Japanese restaurant that’s got both great Sushi and steak? Thanks in advance.

I heard food is free in exl is that true

Any book recommendations about human psychology / thought processes?

Backpack suggestions that can be used for office/travel?
Something to keep my electronics, wallet and maybe 1-2 books in

Best bars/restaurants with large outdoor space in McLean/NOVA? I’m looking for something for St. Patrick’s Day that will be spaced out

Need recommendations for a baby shower lunch menu. Planning a party for around 25-30 people and confused about what the menu should be.

"My beautiful dark twisted fantasy" one of the best albums from Kanye 🖤

Any chance that the show follows the books for the Golden Company side of things?? As in, the characters involved with the Golden Company

Please tell us, since COVID started:

-weirdest thing you've eaten
-weirdest thing you've watched
-weidest thought you've had.

Want to improve my verbal and written communication skills. I hear reading more would help but I don’t read as much as I used to. So I’m wondering what books would help with that? Should I just read books that tickle my fancy like suspense and true crime novels? Help! Welcome to all book recommendations.

What podcasts do you listen to?

(Some of mine are listed in the comments)

I have learned that several Housekeeping employees in the hospital have died from Coronavirus, and I'm ashamed to say, that I didn't even notice their absence

Today Pfizer announced that trials show that their vaccine is 100% effective for teens ages 12-15. Do you think most of our students will get it for next year?

Hiya! I was wondering if anyone here has any good recommendations in terms of books or learning material that I can pick up to learn about sales and marketing relevant to the consulting industry?

Anyone heard of Stax, Inc.? Any insight to culture, wlb, pay etc?

I am an Indian CPA and pursuing my level 2 Cfa. I have worked with family office and Swf and have relocated to Vancouver. Any tips on where to begin my job search

Need a new suitcase... Away bags worth it?

Iam Sardar Bhaginder Singh from Hyderabad having the experience of 7 Yrs. 4 Years 5 months’ Experience as Security Investigation Manager at Delhivery Pvt Ltd and 2 Years 7 months of experience as Security Loss prevention and Investigation Manager at Udaan Hiveloop Technology Pvt Ltd.

Due to closing of udaan sites company has layoff many employee recently i am in that one employee, and iam looking for the job Security loss prevention

How did you make friends when you moved here?

Hi fishes can anyone refer me for Salesforce developer exp - 4 years MNC preferred

How exposed are in house counsel to the corporate layoffs that have begun and seem likely to continue? Any specific legal roles more exposed? Or entirely company dependant?

Anyone still play Pokémon Go?

Any great product agencies in LA? Looking to move back there but it seems most the good ones are campaign focused 😢

I just had to send my husband away in an ambulance. I’m not allowed to go with him or even go to the hospital. I don’t know what to do. I can’t even be there for my husband.

Curious- what do you all listen to while you work out?

Joining McKinsey, can anyone share their health/ gym benefits? Do they reimburse for a membership?

Any other ladies get so frustrated by forced family set ups? I swear I only hear from my extended family when it’s about set ups and my marriage status. And usually it’s just them praising the guy and telling me to make it work since I’m getting old (early 30s) 🤦🏽‍♀️

Question: what’s best practice for LinkedIn? Listing all the agencies you’ve freelanced at in your description, or having each stint in your job history?

RE: Day rates and exempt status. Any problems working way over 40 hours in media especially? It’s been about 7 years since I last freelanced but was able to claim overtime then. (cont’d)

Hi friends,
Currently im having 11.2 pa fixed offer yoe 3.5 as system administrator. Is it good offer or i have to try any other please suggest.

How early in advance do you start preparing for a deposition that you are conducting? One month? One week? The night before?

There’s been some turnover over the last six months at my firm, and I have taken over more files. I’m having a hard time getting ahead of briefing schedules and have been asking for extensions on a lot of recent briefs. In my practice area it’s never really an issue or objected to. However, I feel guilty that this is still happening. Any tips for getting over this?

NY, DC, and CO bar exams for CA licensed attorney. What’s the best way to study for these? Buy used 2019 materials, or pay Barbri a fortune for their services?

Advice: my firm incentivized associates to get licensed in fed courts - 4 fed courts for a 5k raise. They also covered the admission fee. I just accepted an offer with another firm and will be putting in my 2 weeks notice tomorrow. Is it wrong to submit an expense report for the charges I incurred related to the fed court admission fees? I didn’t plan on moving to another firm; the new firm sought me out and made me an offer - the process happened so fast. I want to be professional about this.

When drafting a brief or other submissions for court or arbitration, do you use words such as clearly, erroneously, etc. to emphasize certain points? Our managing partner says that we should, but all of the writing guides for litigators that I've read repeats the mantra "show, don't tell" and explain that most judges dread such words.

I know that the politically correct thing to do here is to do whatever the managing partner wants me to do, but I just wanted to ask for other ppl's opinion.

Is there such place as non toxic ID firm? Or does any of ID attys like what they do? I moved from general practice to an ID firm six months ago. Biggest mistake of my life. I am trying hard not to just quit and walk away as I’m battling head cold but still have to bill bill bill and get criticized for not billing right and etc and cases being piled up - while everyone is looking forward to the long weekend. I seriously question my judgement. Need word of wisdom just to get through this hellhole

It may seem obvious, but in my experience partners value trial experience over anything else, so get it however you can. For example, my firm will favor a former prosecutor who has seen the courtroom a lot but has no civil litigation experience (not even a depo) over a seasoned associate who has only second chaired cases with a partner but hasn’t tried a case. Even trying a case and losing gives you credibility at my firm because you still did it.

Hi All,

Anyone have a recommendation for a good headhunter? I am currently a 2nd year associate (many years paralegaling before that) at a mid-sized firm in NY and am looking for a change.

Also, any cons of working with a headhunter?

I work at a small firm with not that many workable templates so I usually have to do everything from scratch like drafting motions, pleadings, and researching all potential counts every time. Do bigger firms have better and more templates that allow you to have to do less research?

My work doesn’t require us to be licensed in a particular state (i am licensed in my home country) - International Arbitration. What are the obvious benefits of getting licensed in New York?

Best big law firms for white collar defense?

So here in CA there is a lot of talk about certain jurisdictions doing virtual jury trials. As a firm we won’t agree to it and if push comes to shove we’ll take it up on. Writ. What is everyone else’s opinion?

What is the longest deposition you’ve sat through? …..I’m currently in one thats been going for 10 hours. 🙃

How am I expected to bill 1900 hours when I only have 8 cases and when I ask for work no one responds. I even asked the partner in person for work and he said he was slow and didn’t have anything for me.This month I’ve only billed 80 hrs. Its making me anxious because I don’t want to get fired for low hours but also I’m a first year so will they have some mercy on me? Lol

Currently at a super conservative defense firm. I do really well but keep getting the criticism that I tend to just do things on my own initiative. I’m just predisposed to being decisive and rather autonomous. Besides being a solo atty, where would this skillset be better suited? Plaintiffs work?

Curious what a big law lateral (4th year) signing bonus may be? If I get an offer, this will be my first big law job, so I have nothing to compare it to.

Have an opportunity to finally get out of insurance defense. But not really sold on the firm. Could finally get out of ID, but then could also end up at another place I really don't like. Def want my next firm to be long term as I've jumped around.

Hey! Just interviewed for an attorney position at an insurance litigation firm (Chicago). I have my offer convo w/ HR next week. This is career two for me so I have a ton of previous professional & public speaking/synthesizing data experience. Wondering about my salary ask.

Is it okay to go higher than average?

I feel like this is the busiest billable December I’ve had. Anyone else absolutely swamped with work this month?

Does anybody enjoy taking depositions?