How is Troutman Dallas after the merger? Specifically litigation.

I am trying to negotiate an internal base increase. Context is that I am at a FinTech following a key strategic and successful M&A in which I was the sole program manager. For reference I have 3 years of experience and have been offered a 10% base increase as a part of my promotion (current salary is 120k). I feel this is quite low given the market but would really appreciate any input

I find it really hard to eat healthy when I'm on site...especially when the majority of my lunches are quick ones spent at the desk. How do you handle eating well when there's no time to think about anything but work during the day??

I just got offered a Senior Copywriter role at another agency and I'm not sure I'm qualified for it. I have been in the industry for a little over 2 years. Am I overthinking it? or is it genuinely odd?

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I recently joined CGI as senior systems engineer. I am a developer having 6+ years of experience.

Hope that I will be doing developer job with the given designation and not the networking stuff.

Anyone have any idea on this?

Finished Rich Dad Poor Dad and appreciate the emphasis on creating alternative cash flows (vs. just income). Does anyone have book recommendations on creating wealth? I've focused heavily on income + 'safe' investing, but intrigued to learn more.

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Hi fishes LTI or Wipro or Harman connected services Please suggest which company is better join. salary offered is almost same. With respect to wlb and job security which is good?

Anybody know any good directors based in Iceland? Cheaper to shoot there ?

I pivoted into tech two years ago. I'm making good but not great money.

Anyone else in that same situation constantly consider going into the reserve or national guard?

It's like a weekly thing in my head.

On the one hand: more money and better medical, small pension @ 60, TA, etc.

On the other hand: it's the reserve.

Decisions, decisions.

Has anyone ever asked to renegotiate their salary after starting a job? I’m 2 months into my new job and I have far more responsibilities than what I was told. It’s a lot different than what was relayed in the posting and during the interviews. Additionally, they hired my counter part in as a senior manager which is at least $30k more than what I make. My peer has more experience so I expect that but I feel that I should be paid more, however I don’t want to leave a bad impression… any advice?

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Anyone have experience on a credit strategy fund especially a credit hedge fund? Do they recruit non bankers? I saw an interesting opp but I have very little relevant background with debt (consulting background)

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Job Title - Project Coordinator

Only W2 Candidates (No C2C)
Locations - Charlotte, NC; Minneapolis, MN; Des Moines, IA; Chandler, AZ; & Antonio, TX
Hybrid Model ( 3 days onsite & 2 days remote)

Industry - Banking / Finance ( Wells Fargo )

Hi! I’m interested in moving to San Diego in the next six months. Any tips for job searching from New England? I’m currently working in social media, internal communications and content creation at a real estate firm. Curious to know if anyone has done that type of move and how did you navigate the job search.

So the question has been asked a few times in the main Big Law bowl but keeps getting derailed into a political issue. As someone with a more conservative disposition anyway I'm interested in the day to day of life and work in Texas as opposed to NYC (or similar).

So, what are the pros and cons of living in Texas and working in Texas Biglaw?

Looking at litigation boutiques in Dallas and Houston and there’s a lot of chatter about LPHS—anyone have any experience with them?

Do most firms start reporting years in September or January? Prior firm did an August year for counting hours and then another did January (both Amlaw 200). Looking at an Amlaw 100 to lateral in the fall (so trying to anticipate how much of the year I’ll have). I’ll ask what bonus/reporting year but just curious if most follow the same.

Currently a 2nd yr lit associate (big law) in NY considering a move to a TX big law firm for the financial opportunity. Would leave to hear thoughts on this type of move or from someone who’s done so!

Anyone have any insight into the Dallas office of Holland & Knight? Thoughts, feelings, concerns?

I’m a non-TX immigration attorney mentoring a UT student who went to my undergrad. He’s done incredibly well in OCI and pre-OCI. Thus far, he’s landed interviews with (all in Houston): Baker Botts, Sidley Austin, Kirkland, Winston Strawn, Reed Smith, Norton Rose, and Locke Lord. Also Perkins Coie in Dallas. He’s leaning transactional, but also open to litigation. Any insights/advice on these firms in the TX market? Any to avoid?

I wasn’t sure which bowl to solicit advice from so hoping to catch a bite here. I’m currently in ID. Of course, I want OUT! My interests are L&E and corporate. My options are 1) wait it out where I am in hopes to switch to L&E or 2) in house oil and gas industry transactional work. What would you do and why? I figured this bowl being specific to Texas would understand importance of oil and gas industry.

Do firms recruit first years after people fail the bar? Are any hiring first years now? Or might they after February results?

If your firm matches Milbank, please comment here!

Any Intel on Sidley Houston office? Transactional in particular? Culture etc.

What's the best firm to work for in Dallas? Genuinely curious.

What’s the best real estate shop in Dallas? Not including Winstead or Jackson Walker.

Does anyone know the work culture at Ryan Law in Dallas?

Dallas attorneys - where would you live if you were working downtown but your spouse worked in Fort Worth? Looking at Irving (Las Colinas) but not sure if the commute is unreasonable

What do you think of the LSAT decision? Personally I think it might be a little unfair to suddenly abolish it when hundreds of thousands of students have had to take it over the last few years and beyond. But I get that it's expensive. Anyways, good idea or bad idea?

Not necessarily Big Law specific but any firms hiring 2-3 year L&E associates in the Dallas area?

recommendations for firm with good real WLB and open to remote work in Dallas or Atlanta? Doesn’t have to be true big law. Terrified to get it wrong…again… for the 4th time. 6th year Real Estate.

Winstead or Jackson Walker people in Dallas (or if you know someone in these office) — how often do you work weekends and what time do you generally “log off” for the day? Also curious as to average annualized hours. Thank you so much!

How are everyone's hours in your practices over the last month?

I'm in lit and finally got busy after a slow first half. Looks like I'll hit my bonus.

Texas Big Law friends, might I suggest donating some of that big law cash to causes that are pro-gun control and anti-mass murder of children? I hope you’ll join me.