Does anyone know of a public defender making the transition to private practice? Either civil or crim? If so I’d greatly appreciate hearing about the process and transition. 3rd year PD in Brooklyn looking to switch.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Had a bunch of PD friends. The ones who left went to nonprofits - one doing habeas and one doing homeless services, private criminal appeals then a union-side labor law firm, or other PD offices.

like

I have friends who have into smaller/midsize criminal defense and plaintiffs side civil rights firms.

like

I have several friends that have done this switch. I plan to do the switch in 2.5 years and have talked to many people about it. Would be happy to chat - PD in NJ.

like

DM me! I did. This in a smaller market.

Related Posts

Nagarro , YOE -4 ,Tech stack -QA , I have joined Nagarro 6 months ago , i was tagged in first project AFTER spending 2 months in bench , project was in manual testing , I asked the manager for change of project and he approved that I was released from project within 1.5 month , again got tagged in project project started very late and now there is again manual testing , should I re ask to change project ,or search for other opportunities outside ???? I want to work purely on automation testing

like

Hi all,

Can any one let me know What is the difference between designation Associate I and Associate II in JPMC ?

Which one is better and why?

like

Job Titles-Levels: what are typical career levels within M&A practices at your respective companies? For example, EY-Parthenon recently rebranded the following levels. Curious if this is industry norm. Manager became “Director” and Senior Manager became “Senior Director”

like

Is it possible to exit to LS VC from a boutique firm? What type of experience do they typically look for?

like

Dreaming of switching from account management to film directing. Any advice?

Applied for the MIT Sloan MBA/Harvard MPP dual and got into Sloan. Would this significantly increase my chances of getting into the MPP?

like
like

I am currently working as an implementation manager/client onboarding role. I want to switch to program management or product management. What would be the right way to go about it?

like

Could someone take a look at my about me section for my LinkedIn pls. Would appreciate some feedback. Trying to transition from reception job to selenium or lean six sigma. Please dm me!

like

Barclays or Citibank which company is more better at AVP role?

like

Hi, I am currently working at Bisleri in a quality control role with 6 YOE. My current CTC is very low (4 LPA) and I have not found any motivation or growth in my role since COVID. I'd like to be in the design industry (Graphic Design or UI UI Design). Currently I am freelancing in my spare time. My question to Design professionals is: how feasible will the switch be? Will I be accepted as an intern/junior designer in my early 30s?

like

How do I leave audit? At times I feel trapped thinking to myself there is no way life is suppose to be like this. How do you find the right opportunity? Everyone says network. But, how do I network? Do I just reach out to my peers asking if they’re hiring? I would love some stories on how others ended up leaving and used their network to find a job they enjoyed doing.

like

Hello - I've been accepted to an MBA program in France for Sept 2022 (EDHEC) in Nice.

1) What is the French consulting scene like? Accenture, KPMG, PWC and Deloitte all recruit directly from my school, as well as a few boutique french firms.
2) Are MBA Summer consulting internships a good idea, or should I do a school consulting project and apply as a FT hire?
3) Generally what do "Consulting Clubs" consist of?
4) Any other firms have a large presence in France?

Thank you!

like

What other careers do you catch yourself daydreaming about? I, for one, would have loved acting as I loved theater throughout my life but alas fate had other plans. What's yours?

like

Desperately want to get into healthcare strategy consulting. 13 years of healthcare clinical experience including project work. MBA. But keep getting told by recruiters that I don't have enough experience to be a Consultant or Manager but that I have too much experience to enter in every level such as a Senior Associate. Just one rejection after another, even when applying with internal referrals from Director or Partner levels. What am I doing wrong?

like

I have worked in the demand gen/paid acquisition department for two years and am looking to get involved in brand strategizing (working with marketing agencies, being great at brand voice, creative direction, etc). What’s your go-to resources to learn more about branding? And if you have had similar experience, what’s your journey like?

like

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 ?

like

Is the CVA exam worth pursuing?

like

Looking for advice! I was approved to work remotely but my salary will decrease 10%. I received two raises so the decrease brings me down to my previous salary. I was told that it’s due to the cost of labor in the area.

I’ve been with my company for 8+ yrs, I love my manager and the work I do (engagement, recognition, & wellness programs) but I feel like I’m limiting myself since I have the experience, an HRM degree, and SHRM-CP credentials.

Should I apply for roles outside the company?

like

What advisory positions in big four best translates from audit? I am interested in advisory but want to make sure I am capable of doing the position. Any advice on position that best translates from audit experience?

like

More Posts

Hello friends, I've 7.4 YOE as Senior Business Analyst. I've offers from both Capgemini and KPMG, both have similar offer. Which one is better to work with? please suggest..!!!
KPMG India Capgemini Tech Mahindra
Deloitte EY PwC

Travel days are back. Can't believe we are back to mon - thur travel. Btw, what's the meal allowance for SD in TSE?

like

Gmail for work $ucks

like

Hi all! What would you do with this indoor yucca? I never expected it to live in the first place, and now she’s 5 feet tall! The stems are getting gnarly and curving. Should I trim this plant, or get some wire to help it grow straighter? Maybe this is just how they grow 🤷🏻‍♀️

Post Photo
like

If you loved your small independent broker dealer but they had just been acquired by a much larger corporation which does have benefits in terms, mostly, in technology, but you lose your “family” in the home office, what would you do and who would you look at if you were considering a change of your own?

like

UK fish - 1) Level 2) Salary 👇GO!

like

Hi everyone, applied for an investment consulting internship few weeks back.
It's a client facing job, but it might come at a later stage of a job, maybe after finishing my internship and getting a job offer.
I'm interested to know what is the must develop skills, must take courses or must read books to get insight, develop the required knowledge and skills for the position. I majored in business management finance and currently preparing for CFA level 1. Thanks in advance ☺️

like

Best New Years trip for two

like

Any MBB fish referring for a cleared data scientist in DC?

funny

Hello Everyone,
Would someone be willing to refer me for a position in Salesforce at Hyderabad ? I am looking at Program Manager roles currently with 9 years of experience.

Many many thanks in advance

like

Any personal injury or workers compensation matter in South Carolina. Happy to help!

like
like

Personal finance book recommendations?

like

General thoughts on moving over to the vendor side? Specially for an account manager role. Advantages/disadvantages?

like

Serious question, why does going to the gym and doing an intense workout raise my lidio/drive and make me want to run home and and just go to town. 😩🥹

funnylikeuplifting

Did anyone meet people through this bowl?

like

Bain 🐠, have experienced hire interview coming up with view of coming into PE group. What types of cases should I concentrate on? Valuation? Profitability? Market sizing? Coming in as 2nd year Consultant

like

These are my favorite clients by far.

Post Photo
likefunny

What are the hours like for a program manager in the Bay Area?

like

Additional Posts in Non-profit & Public Interest

Happy humpday! I’m trying to get a sense of who’s in the bowl and the types of orgs, agencies and companies folks work for to have a sense of what would be helpful content to share. I’ll start, I’m an attorney at a civil rights nonprofit (going on five years) and previously worked for the fed govt.

likehelpful

For the nonprofit attorneys here: What do you do on a daily basis? What skills and competencies do you utilize the most? What are the most pressing legal issues affecting 501c orgs?

like

I’m about to whistleblow on my non-profit organizations’s bad ethics, potential mismanagement of funds for personal/family gain, disregard for health/safety concerns, and their retaliation against employees for bringing up those concerns. They have a plan to fire my coworker and I already for making safety complaints.

Does anyone know of any good employment lawyers? Potentially any willing to take a pro bono case for public benefit?

like

Any recommendations for career coaching companies for counsel, director and exec-level at nonprofits?

like

I'm coming up on my annual review and looking to ask for raise. Going into 4th year of practice. Any idea on salary ranges I should be looking at for LA nonprofits?

like

Worked in, for and around legal aid for 25 years.

like

I know nonprofits have to register in each state where they solicit charitable donations. What if someone from a state where the org isn’t registered makes a donation bc of something they saw online or on social media?

like

My friend is a 4th year public defender in NYC. T14 grad and easily one of the smartest, most capable attorneys and professionals I know. He finally hit the limit and is looking to pivot out of PD work when she moves to Oregon next year. Does anyone have any experience seeing this PD - private practice transition happen? Hes open to basically anything in the litigation space so long as it pays better. Any advice?

I’m an immigration paralegal but I have an MA in human rights. I’ve been working at my org for 2 1/2 years but I don’t see an upwards growth for me unless I go to law school but that is really expensive and it’ll take a few years. I’ve tried to seek promotion to Senior paralegal but I’ve been told I don’t have enough experience. Does anyone have any advice on what organizations may be interested in hiring someone with my experience?

like

What's the best career advice you've received?

like

Have your nonprofits announced a return back to the office from WFH? My org is scheduled to return after labor day.

Where are you on your PSLF journey? I have 2.5 more years before my $250k+ is forgiven. Keeping my fingers crossed for another forbearance extension 😊

like

Happy hump day! What's one thing you want to improve about your nonprofit?

Does anyone happen to know what the salaries are like at Legal Services of New Jersey? I can’t find salary scales online. Wondering if they are comparable to Legal Services of NYC.

like

Senior attorney compensation: I am discussing an opportunity with a Midwest nonprofit doing environmental work. I am curious about salary ranges for someone bringing 20+ years experience and 10 years specific experience, including lots of litigation experience. Chicago area. What is a reasonable offer?

like

What’s the best or helpful advice for those seeking to transition into the nonprofit world?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal