For my friends at LW M&A in NYC, what do you think your firm does better/worse than other V10 M&A shops?

Any advice for someone looking to transition into a full HR Generalist role from Recruiting. I’m currently a Campus Recruiter with about 5 years of HR experience (Coordinator- Higher Ed). I received my PHR certification in September 2020 and sitting for my SHRM-CP in two weeks. I’m having a hard time transitioning into a full Generalist position.

If you were partner what is the first thing you would change/implement?

Does anyone have a realtor that they love in center city? We’ve outgrown our starter home and looking for a little more space!

Can somebody please refer me for Microsoft Germany? I’ll contact you with further details :) TIA

Anyone here a Data Product Manager who wouldn’t mind having a quick chat about practices within this area of the business?

I am taking the MA RE salesperson exam soon. Can anyone share their experience- any tips or tricks? Any practice material you would recommend?

When is KGS mandatorily asking people to be back in office? Any communication?

This is a bit specific of a Q, but has anyone here gone to an ED treatment center in NY? Which one/Did you find it helpful?

Got to know that the current hybrid work policy (3 day wfo and 2 day wfh) is valid till december only, post which everyone is suppose to work from office.. is it true?

What is your preferred HRIS Platform and why? Here are the options:

-Workday
-Oracle
-SAP
-ADP
-Ultimate
-Ceridian
-Other (if other, please name the system)

Anyone who can share their experience with the Harvard Extension School?

Like if voting for Trump, Helpful if voting for Biden. Let’s see.

Does anybody else think that the Wharton Slack & Discord groups are kinda quiet/inactive compared to admit groups from other schools?

2/4 Thread (General):

Can someone please refer me in VMware?
Skills-Java,SpringBoot,Microservices.

Anyone willing to provide some advice / a referral at Capital One? I went through the process and power day, got good marks and great feedback. They hired someone internal for the role and are now looking for open spots on various teams I could join. I’ve been having conversations since the summer so I’m really trying to make this change happen ASAP/ get connected with the right people before 2023. Thanks in advance!

Anyone work in tech and blockchain? What exactly do you do?

Anyone here a GC/assistant GC at a biglaw firm? How are the hours? Who’s hiring?

Does someone have a good punch list of things to do before giving notice at a firm?

What is the average adoption assistance benefit at big law firms?

My mentors (partner & senior) have scheduled a feedback meeting with me on Wednesday. It’s not just me, they’re scheduling meetings with everyone so I’m probably keeping my job. Thing is, I’ve been incredibly frustrated with the firm - I’m buried in work and billing like crazy, but there’s zero transparency on financials and zero communication on bonuses (...)

If we all make a fuss about returning to the office do you think the standard will change?

How do I tell a firm I screened with that another firm I screened with is moving forward with full rounds? I would prefer the former firm, even though the latter firm is ranked higher. Thanks for any advice

I’ve made it 5+ years in a NY M&A practice and have consistent exceeding expectations reviews. I’ve had a few mental breakdowns because of work during this time, but thankfully made it through. I’ve been in a near constant depressive/anxious state for family reasons for the last year and half, and am soon having my first kid. I’m scared shitless that I’ll spiral out of control both at work and at home if something doesn’t change soon. Any suggestions on how to keep this job and keep it together?

Obviously many of us get paid very well and there is an expectation with work demands for being paid that high. But what’s too much? How do you set a limit to preserve your mental health? I find myself guilty for taking time to decompress but I know I come back to work refocused after I do it.

BeCiAL sPoNuSeS this year??

Does anyone know what the onboarding process is like at K&L Gates? I start in a few weeks and I'm curious.

Just wrapped up a deal with a regular client (although the client’s deal teams vary). I’m a Junior and did a lot of the emailing back and forth with the client and with the other side. Is it appropriate for me to add the client deal team members on LinkedIn? What about the lawyers on the other side?

I lateraled into a niche practice group in Sept 2021. I also have a 1 year old and have been mostly remote since I started - but have been keeping busy tracking towards 2400-2500 hours. That said getting to know people only remote has been kind of awkward at times (email only can be tough to decipher) although as a working mom the pros vastly outweigh the cons. Yesterday my main partner asked me to come in Thursday bc he will be there and set a time to meet. Is this good/bad?? kind of nervous!

Firm didn’t really want to interview me, but decided to speak to me anyway. I have now made it through all the stages of their process, but are other candidates. Chances good for an offer?

Curious - would you consider a lateral move to a lower ranked firm if the practice group is higher ranked than at your current firm? In other words what’s more important - firm or practice group ranking?

(1) Is bankruptcy an active/growing practice area during recessions?
(2) If I clerk in a bankruptcy court as a 5th year general commercial litigator, would I be a competitive candidate for a bankruptcy position in an AmLaw 100 firm following the clerkship? (assume for sake of question that credentials are not an issue)

Has anyone used or heard about Flagstar Bank for mortgage? Seem to have a great program for JDs, wondering if anyone has any bad experiences or good experiences with them

After you are stealth laid off, other than job search, what do you do? I assume they won’t give you work and even if they do, you can politely decline? How do you feel about you are not progressing anymore and seeing other people progressing in their career? I have no intention to make partner, but still feel a bit stuck not doing that much.

Thoughts on Twitter hiring Wachtell for the Elon litigation? I don’t think of Wachtell as being my first call for big litigation matters.