Former computer engineer and interested in making partner in law firm. During summer looked at IP lit (naturally pushed into it) and didn’t love it but didn’t hate certain parts. Looked at IP transactional deal support work but worried about being so dependent on corp and M&A. Which is the better path up with more business for law firm and more valuable expertise if pivot is needed? If patent litigators are experts in patents, what do IP specialist M&A attorneys become experts in?

Considering working from India for a couple of years due to personal reasons. Any advice for Salary expectations/negotiations? Haven't worked in India for over a decade.

Senior consultant, came into Deloitte with over 14 YOE (industry), in the FSI -> IM space, expertise & experience in buy side asset management.

If you are open/willing to offer referrals, happy to talk. Any insights are greatly appreciated. Thank you.

I have got 6 years of experience and I have done MBA in finance. My last company was a Big 4. They are ready to pay me 9L and I require a 100% increment. will they give me 12 L? Should I accept 9 L?

Are there any agencies in NY hiring a strategist during the pandemic? I heard many are getting laid off :(

Anyone have experience with or recs for a good moving / shipping company? Trying to gauge typical cost, have about 5 furniture items to ship between states (7h driving distance) and would like them to load / unload. Thanks!

For anyone who was able to make the move from FDD to IB, outside of Compensation, what have you enjoyed more about IB?

Where can I get a great money clip? All prices and styles are welcome

One of ex’s friends who is I met twice, has been in touch, him and his wife, like commenting on some of my posts occasionally (we are just fb friends and IG friends). I never saw them since. Then the friend texts asking if I am seeing someone and that he wants to set me up with someone. He felt awkward doing that, I thanked him for thinking of me, but then he said we all told your ex he is an idiot for letting you go and they asked my ex it they could still be touch with me and he said yes.

Why do you live in Philly? Do you ever wish you lived in New York?

General question: Is there any room in corporate America for real, actionable DE&I discussions and initiatives? I've observed so many corporate versions become an advertising strategy (SM posts, diversity reports) without doing the actual work (increasing representation in senior leadership, salary analyses, having an effective reporting system for bias). Is this just how it is?

Honey Nut, or Multi Grain? Also, may just be my elderly taste buds, but I'm pretty sure Honey Nut tasted better back in the day.

Hey fishes, I have offer from UST global for 37 lpa including 17% variable.
YOE - 15
Role - Agile coach

Can someone tell me how is the variable payout at UST, how much percentage of variable does it generally payout?

What states have a big law market where I can get the most out of my dollar? Also currently work for CA firm, if I move to another state does the state tax rate switch to where I live?

If a guy invites you to stay the night, does that means something?

Any ideas for a side hustle using financial analysis/risk management skills? On a freelance basis probably.

Absolutely love my direct supervising partner, hate the firm management, pay is mediocre and I could get a 5 digit bump elsewhere, what do I do? (Mid-size insurance defense firm in southeast region)

How to discuss higher salary based on change in expected work hours per week

Is it fair to say once you’re an LS consultant you can always fall back to a tier 2,3 firm? For context I’m looking to go from consulting to a hospital implementation role.

Any junior transactional opportunities in the Sac area?

What would be an appropriate gift if I want to show appreciation to my juniors before leaving the firm to go in house? What about for partner/counsel?

Already spoke with a partner who wanted something done this morning for him to review and then we discuss again. Sent it to him about 4 hours ago. Should take him half an hour to review max. At what point can I check in with him to see when we can catch up so I’m not waiting in the office all day?

If you have been given an official review and were told you’re on track to become partner, how did that play out for you? Really interested in individual stories.

For those that have no desire to ever go in-house, what are the reasons other than the pay cut? Or is that the only reason?

Maybe I’m just realizing I’m lazy… but do y’all ever get assigned an actual, hard research or drafting project and realize you don’t like the effort? Like plz let me go back to doc review.

I keep making stupid minor mistakes at work lately presumely cause I’ve been so burnt out, and my senior is constantly mad at me, which made me want to avoid the dirty work even more… I really should care but is it bad that I don’t really care anymore

Junior keeps sending me their work, but partner never asked me to review it. I am a mere one class year ahead of them. I’m not going to cover for their work product either. In spirit of transparency, How can I politely tell them they don’t need to keep doing this nonsense?

Great Idea: Let's mandate RTO industry-wide to kick off flu season.

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

First year: how long without a full ramp up before I should worry? I’m sub-250 hours since I started (3.5 months) and the firm/group are both busy. Other first years in my group are mixed. Worried I’m missing the reps that first years are getting at other firms. Enjoying the freedom while I have it, but I’m still thinking this is odd. Any advice, action steps, anecdotes, etc. appreciated.

Do we need a union to stop partners from emailing us after 7:30 pm?

Senior attorneys at v100, how common is it for attorneys who start at small firms to lateral to biglaw? Have you worked with any? Conventional wisdom is always that if you don’t start there it’s hard to “trade up”. My coworker and I just did it to two different great v30 firms, and I’m wondering if it’s really that uncommon? Just out of curiosity. We’re not special counsel with special niche skills or anything, just associates. Pitfalls to beware? Positives?

Senpais, looking back, if you had known more about your specialty, would you still have chosen it? If not, which specialty would you have preferred to enter? And why?

New to due diligence and not sure the timeline of projects. Tips to stay organized of the project and timeline, and how to update those leading the deal? Just keep track of new info and provide as necessary?

Which firms are actually doing work in the emerging tech space - NFTs, DAOs, and related blockchain fun?

Best to Worst in terms of work-life balance: Tech Trans, M&A or Capital Markets? (California if that makes a difference)

Would it be a bad idea to request another deferral from my firm to clerk for another year for the same judge given the rumors of layoffs?