I am freaking out a bit because a firm I worked at a few years ago just did an event with a firm I am applying to currently - how screwed am I? Has this happened to anyone else? I didn't leave on bad terms, but I do wonder if it would take me out of the running for the position- or am I just over reacting?

Anybody use Axial marketplace? Thoughts on quality from buy side? Any other alternative marketplaces you look to?

Controversial question - what are some roles/functions to avoid at Google for ex-management consultants, in terms of potential under-utilization of skills and limited career progression? Common exit opps tend to be in StratOps, PMM, PgM/Solutions Consultant, roles in Sales; would anyone not recommend any of these roles?

Mother and sister are getting cabin fever. Father is being a bit irrational. I'm just going with whatever keeps them calm so I can retreat back to my room and be an introvert in peace. Anyone else?

I started working for a bank and am going through the background check. They found an arrest which was dismissed and the file was sealed a few days after the check. They’re requesting the police report on top of the court order to seal. The police report is BAD. During the arrest (DUI) they wrote the report to make me seem like a complete lunatic. Embellished on several elements of the case. I am worried that giving them this report will cause me to be let go.

Just had an SM correct me for using “partner” for someone that is a principal in a high-level budget….. good morning FB friends

Way oversold in my opinion. EOS is very exciting, hoping for something special over the next three months!

Long shot but is anyone collecting the Panini Qatar World Cup 2022 stickers. Looking to trade some…

Guys how is Tata Cliq project in Nagarro, how about WLB and timings

Just got on the XYO train 🚂 🚀🌛🌜

How’s everyone planning to use their YE bonus + tax return (if applicable) this year? Personally, I’m already maxing out my 401k, Roth, and have crypto exposure (mostly ETH that’s staking). Any other suggestions?

Considering becoming a consultant lawyer. Any advice/tips from someone who made that move?

Any suggestions on path to crack interviews with 11 YOE ? Tech stack .net angular

Do small law firms have paralegal managers?

Losing my self esteem and self confidence that I am not able to recognize humans. Anyone can come I my life , fool me and screw up my life, ruin it. Upset about why I’m emotional person.

Anyone at ZS willing to chat about a SIPA role? A recruiter reached out to me.

How do you explain to a interviewer that you are leaving your job because your new boss doesn't treat you well/fairly?

This is not my wheelhouse so I’m not sure of the answer. If someone is writing a “memoir” and is including me in it, and I DONT want to be in the book, do I have any legal recourse? I understand since it’s been published it doesn’t meet any invasion of privacy or potential defamation yet, but is there something I can do preliminarily to protect myself and stop my inclusion?

Entering 3rd year at mid size firm in SE doing ID. I like my firm but really dont like the partner i exclusively work with and am going to put in notice. Do i tell the partner i work with first or the managing partner?

Rising 2L here…Just found out yesterday that one of my top target law firms is not participating in OCIs (they don’t have offices in my state). Any advice on the best way to move forward with them? Still planning to apply, just want to know what I should be doing. Thanks!

Is 150 billable hours per month little/average/a lot?

Has anyone taken  ACAMS Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS)? Any comments/ reviews? How has it enhanced your employability? Why did you take the CGSS?

Does anyone else work as in-house for government? Local? Provincial/State? Federal?

How do you wind down after a rough day?

How many billable hours per week is considered at capacity? I’m getting pushback on boundaries I’m setting about additional matters and marketing work from my firm when I’ve been billing 60-75 hours per week for the last 6 weeks, and I’m still behind on my work. I feel like it’s reasonable to not kill myself further to fit in more/turn things around faster at this point, but am I being unreasonable? I expect my workload to remain at this level through the end of the year at least.

Hardest part of navigating maternity leave and WLB as a junior partner?

Any insight on working as a staff attorney at Sidley as far as pay, growth, hours, etc.? I had someone reach out to me about a staff attorney role there and just want to hear opinions.

Brand new baby lawyer dumb question - I am tasked with drafting response to request to produce. How long should this take? And follow up… how do I bill this?

Big Law Dads: How much time do you usually take off when your wife has a baby? And do you actually get to take off, or do you just end up working from home half the time? My wife is due Mid-December, and I’m staffed on 4 M&A deals trying to close by year end, so it’s not looking promising.

How hard is the path from lit to GC?

When lateraling to another defense firm, is it necessary to show billable hours at current firm?

Considering becoming a consultant lawyer. Any advice/tips from someone who made that move?

For associates who have lateraled in the last 6 months or so, what made you decide to move? Has your situation improved since moving? I’m a transactional mid-level & I’ve interviewed with some great firms recently. I’m struggling to get excited though…it just seems like no matter where I go I’ll be overworked & under appreciated. Hoping there are some positive stories out there to give me hope. Haha

How are 1st year litigation associates dealing with WFH? I’ve been having terrible anxiety/panic attacks, and pretty sure my billables wont exceed 110 for April. I’ve been super stressed about it and don’t know how to move on to May with the proper mindset to make up for as much time missed as possible. CA courts are still closed, and I’m worried I won’t be able to exceed (or even meet) my May goal after April.

I’ve practiced litigation in DC for about 5+ years at a larger plaintiffs’ firm, and am considering a switch to a defense firm. Is there any insight to how many billable hours this would require, and how much time that would actually be? For reference, the firm has a 1900 billable hour requirement and the partner said I would have “no problem” fulfilling that based on the work they have.

Confused why Wachtell qualifies as BigLaw when they have one (small) office