How’s Wick Phillips in Dallas? Any info on comp, hours, culture?

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

From prior experience:
Comp is slightly below market but respectable for firm size. Hours requirements are also slightly below market (1800-1900), but the busier groups (M&A/Corp, Real Estate, Finance, Funds) definitely expect substantially more time billed (think 2000+ at a minimum). Culture is overall pretty good and they have pretty friendly and approachable partners (at least on the Corporate side), but the expectations for responsiveness and time dedicated to work are up there with the most infamous BigLaw firms.

Don’t expect to have any free time/work-life balance when things are busy. Also, and probably the one true negative mark against them (they’re not necessarily unique in this, just they are more prone to it than average), they will quickly move to cut juniors (under the guise of “underperformance” or “failure to meet expectations”) if there is a even a wiff of a slowdown. This is in part because of the expectations of the firm (blindly high hours in certain groups), and in part because partners are willing to pick up work (which theoretically is great but really means juniors can risk getting cut because they’re deemed not needed).

Firm is also highly dependent on its corporate/real estate practice groups, but the upper echelon of the firm is a majority lit, and they don’t really understand the corporate practice, despite believing they do (which is exceedingly common at midsize full service firms that have lit partners in primary leadership roles).

Related Posts

Have seen a lot of Accenture and Deloitte postings out there on LinkedIn for Oracle Financial and HCM. Any ACN or D consultants out there care their insights on their practices?

like

Hi all, share your experience Lateraling here for those that might be trying to navigate the booming lateral market: how you approached firms, what interviews were like, how long it took to get an offer, signing bonuses etc. Adding your practice area and firm type will also be helpful

like

Does anyone here work for ADP. I have an interview with them in a couple days for a SDR role. What are some good questions to ask during an interview

Need Advice on two job offers. One is in accounting advisory role at Crowe. The other is fund accounting analyst at Goldman Sachs. Comp is similar. Which one would have better exit opportunities? What one would you guys choose? Thank you guys.

likehelpful

I’m transitioning into a role where I’ll be more hands on in production. Previously, the producers handled the budget, contracts etc. I haven’t done this in a long while so I hope I could get some answers here to be more prepared

This is a much smaller company so I imagine I’ll have to take on some of that eventually.

What are the standard day rates today for a stylist, photographer, Director, DP, set designer, prop stylist? Are there resources out there I can just look up?

like

Anyone work at Point B consulting? Any insight into the firm, culture, pay etc?

like

What does comp look like for PE ops associates?

like

How do people get interview call from Accenture Strategy & Consulting? I am an MBA from tier 2, 5 YoE post MBA in Financial Risk. Currently working with a Big 4.

like

What should be salary range for a web researcher of 5.5 year experience

like

Anyone have background/ can share information on ECS for federal/management consulting roles? Currently going through interview process.

like

Anyone have thoughts about or experience with in-house at Bumble?

Hi guys,
How much we can expect for 4 to 5 yrs
exp sap abap consultant in present market
Current ctc is 9 fixed overall 10.8
Also any good sap companies in market

like

How’s Golin Chicago?

like

Do you all see a compelling future in your tax career? I’ll go first, I don’t see a compelling future working for a large PA firm in the long run because you have to work more as you move up. However, I do see a compelling future by using my knowledge and skills to open my own firm/business and work less hours as long as I make enough money which is $75k, or if I do work long hours, it’s because I want to.

like

Advisory (MC/SC) me kita hike mil raha hai on an average for Tier 1/2/3 in AC Bangalore?

like

Any EA’s at KPMG? I have a phone screen Monday morning and I’m curious about culture in their Boston office!

Impetus technologies inc Can I accept the offer letter from impetus now ? After that it is possible to reconstruct the CTC befor joining if i have have very good offer letter.

Impetus technologies inc ,Impetus, Capgemini Tata Consultancy , Deloitte

Thanks

Currently a senior commercial underwriter Working on finishing up my CPCU as I only have 2 exams left. Was curious to know
what kind of Salary impact this had for others who got the designation, if any?

like

Hi Team,
Could you please refer in your company?
CCTC : 12.47 LPA(fixed)
YoE : 8.3
Skill : Functional Test Lead
Current Company : PwC India

like

More Posts

like

Has anyone been following the progress of “data portability” discussions / legislation? It has been a topic of discussion among retail clients who need to comply with privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA.

like

I didn't get to go to NABA this year! Hopefully next year! What are the best things about the conference? What are you going to do differently next year!?

like

Be honest, do you see yourself staying in the game to make partner?

likehelpful
likefunny

What are some of your “schooling the client” moments?

like

Hi there,
Anyone here into technical Consultancy. I am looking for a suggestion/advise as where does this leads to after years (5-7) of experience. What’s the career ladder onwards?

like

So i have been fortunate that i have managed to go through my career without the need for a degree. I was lucky enough to have been hired by one of the worlds top consulting firms, worked with a whole lot of big clients and travelled a lot. It's gotten to the point where I am not even asked about the lack of a degree on my resume. Personally though, it bothers me. I have a whole bunch of certifications in my industry…but just no formal degree. (cont'd)

like

A bunch of senior partners at my firm resigned. Firm was already a complete shit show. Time to leave.

Best consulting companies with exposure to the blockchain / digital assets space?

like

I do things (late nights/weekends) that I don't think my managers/partner knows about since everything is running well - directly correlated with elected hours spent. Is it weird to bring this up?

like

Why is taking notes and consolidating notes/action items the most painful thing ever? It’s something that I just haven’t quite been able to master...

like

Struggling with chronic headaches and jaw tension. Any recommendations for specialists in Toronto?
Also curious if anyone has tried botox for those as I’ve heard of it but cautious..

like

came out to my boss 🌈

like

Hoping to get my PHR in the next year or so. Outside of employer reimbursement, are there other opportunities for this to get funded? I know SHRM Foundation offers scholarships for the CP, but I am looking for PHR specific help. Thank you! :)

How do you balance your meals?

Hi fishes

How is work life balance for Manager role and what is the salary band for Manager position?

like

What is the salary range for Project Manager(Senior Manager) in EXL.

like

Have a fundamental question: why would an AD give a discount on a brand new Rolex? Is it similar to car dealers giving discounts on inventory on the lot? Or the discounts only apply to pre-owned? And if an AD does give a discount on brand new, what range should I be looking at?

funny

Additional Posts in Texas Big Law & Elite Boutiques

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

like

Did you vote? I finally made time after work yesterday.

like

I saw some job postings on LinkedIn for Vedder Price. Does anyone have insight regarding the firm and culture

like

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?

like

I work in energy in New Mexico and am just wondering if it's smarter to move to Dallas or Austin to practice. Family is tired of New Mexico and the wife wants a better community to live in so that's a factor too. Open to all opinions.

like

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.

like

Folks that have worked in Big Law in other areas of the country, what do you feel is different about being in Texas? I've been offered a role in NYC but may decline because I'm just happier here, culturally.

like

If your firm matches Milbank, please comment here!

like

Any thoughts on Polsinelli real estate group in Dallas? How’s the pay, WLB, hour requirement etc. thank you!

like

If you had to choose between Dallas or Houston to practice RE. My wife wants to move to Texas and we're narrowing options. Chime in if there's somewhere better I should be looking.

like

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

like

Can anyone give me insight on Winstead Dallas? I am considering laterally to Dallas from Chicago & have a screening interview with Winstead coming up.

like

Anyone else experiencing pencils down?

like

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

like

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

like

Thinking about lateraling to Dallas as a PE M&A third year associate from NYC. Which firm do larger deals? Public M&A? KE, Sidley, Gibson, or VE? Can you survive at any of the firms doing 2000 hours?

like

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!

like

Holland & Knight in Houston as a firm to work for?

likesmart

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.

After seeing the post about the differences between TX and NYC day to day I'm interested, if you moved to TX from somewhere out of state to practice how have you found the transition? Physically/Socially/Politically/Financially? Not looking for pros and cons, I'm from here, just wondering what it's like for people who moved here.

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