Fried Frank LLP finance vs. Willkie finance - talk to me. Better experience, wfh, hours, culture, etc?

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I have never heard anyone say one positive thing about FF

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Working across from FF finance a lot - worst people I’ve ever worked with. Toxic. Know for a fact they are telling juniors to *not* be nice to the other side.

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“We just don’t tolerate poor work product from other firms” is laughable given the product I’ve gotten from FF

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Do not go to FF over Willkie under any circumstances

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Would avoid both if you can

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