Does anyone have any intel on culture and WLB at Locke Lord Houston for litigation?

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It’s good! Nicest group of people in lit. 3 days in office for seniors, 4 juniors. I can name 5 partners that I love in Houston. I’m a big LL fan!

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Dallas office lost a ton of corporate peeps to OMM and another firm after Covid. I haven’t placed in Dallas in a long time so not as familiar with personalities. They are merging with Troutman which I think is a positive. Great firm, reasonable hours.

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Houston office is great!

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