I have been out of the workforce for 12 years raising kids. I’m working now in a non-law job. What are your thoughts on doing one of those unlimited CLE packages to get back up to speed? I would like to open my own one person firm to do estate planning which was my precious field and I loved it. I just know that I’m really rusty.

Any advice for taking the California CPA ethics exam?

What is the 2022 package for new hire at Texas instruments Banglore?

I am a recent graduate with my bachelors in healthcare admin. An LVN of 18 years with 10 yes of that in management roles. I have been searching for a remote position for about a year now with no avail. I feel like I’m getting desperate does anyone have any leads on a job.

Can you share the turning point that made you decide to get help or get sober?

Any openings in Chicago agencies for a director of production?I’ve spent my career on both the agency side and nationwide commercial printers selling into global accounts.

Hi , I recently started preparing for " data analyst" course. I have masters degree in computer science and 2 years experience as business analyst. Currently I'm on a career break of almost 7 years and trying to get back into IT as a data analyst now.
I started doing a course on coursera " Google data analytics certificate " . I'm not sure how to get back into job market. Please suggest any courses or road map to entry level data analyst jobs?

Anyone here successfully tapered off Pristiq or Effexor (desvenlafaxine or venlafaxine). My doc actually hasn’t tapered anyone off it before and the few times I’ve missed a dose, it’s been hell. But I’m ready to go off of them. Feeling good, and tired of being overweight and sweaty 😅

I’ve been verbally offered a position at a new company, but the recruiter insists on getting a verbal acceptance before sending the offer in writing. This person insists on negotiating salary before sending the paperwork. Generic benefits, RSUs, bonus info have been provided; it’s all unofficial.

This is absurd. Am I missing some “new way” of doing things? Your take?

In the absence of a search function, is there any insight into Mekanism in NYC? Specifically strategy, but equally interested in creative ambition. Worth leaving a top agency for? Thanks.

Trying to move to industry from Big 4. How long does it take for the petition to get approved considering premium processing is put on hold?

Anyone have a Verizon friends and family discount code? Just closed on a house and planning to set up fios

Thoughts on FTEC?

Do we find that settling a case is really that big of a deal in our industry? I always get congratulatory messages and such, which is great to get the attention & recognition... I just don’t feel it’s as big of accomplishment. Am I undermining this? Overthinking it?

Looking for ETL testing role. Can join in one month. Preferred location is pune. Total exp - 7.3 yrs Skills- Informatica, SQL, Unix Any referrals please suggest.

Just got first RFE.
What should my expectations and next steps be?
Do RFEs vary?
Very stressed out, not sure what to do.

I’m pretty certain I am battling ADHD but just realizing this in the past year (I’m 40). I am nervous about getting diagnosed because I’m terrified I’ll become dependent on the meds… and if I’m honest, that I’ll “like” them too much. Is that crazy? The feelings of being overwhelmed are becoming too much to bear and I can’t seem to get anything done. Any words of encouragement?

If an ad agency underwent a zombie apocalypse, which department would best survive?

- Strategists? Would they provide some brilliant insights (e.g., 99.69420% of us will be food soon) and help form a plan?

- CDs? Would they just send junior CWs and ADs into the wild as scouts and creative meatshields?

- Acct? Would they just make the zombie clients happy by telling them where the creative meateam is hiding?

- Recruiters? Would they just 👻 the zombies?
What would ECDs x GCDs do? Wtf y'all

I’m early into my career, thinking of leaving a midsize med mal firm to open a solo practice in business law but don’t have a ton experience in that area. Is this insane?

Hi all, I have been practicing for 5 years (admitted in NY & NJ) and recently went in house. I just started a side business of writing blog posts for firms or solo practitioners. DM for more info!

I recently left a firm and considering starting my own practice. Any advice on avoiding any issues with my old firm if any clients decide to hire me as their attorney? I have not contacted any former clients or solicited their business. Thank you!

Atty as of July 2020. I planned to start a small firm with a fellow grad after school--then COVID happened. He continued forward with a solo crim def firm, and because I wanted to do business/startup law, I waited (again, COVID). I then got a job with the government (PSLF was appealing).

We gave this a lot of thought (incl. partnership agreement, business plan, etc.), and the itch is back.

Is it worth leaving the gov't and the PSLF gold handcuffs, or stay? Or should I wait for COVID to end?

What task do you wish you could make 100x more efficient in your daily job?

I just formed my law firm what is the best way to start getting business in the door? I’m looking at Martindale listings, thumbtack leads, nolo pay per lead. Anything I’m missing?

Hi. I am a co-founder of startup and need some help with doc review and guidance as we move from our friends and family to Series A. This would be for me, not the company. I am based in the Bay Area. Looking for a solo practitioner or small firm, I believe. Any recs? Thanks

I'm fairly new to real estate law and I just had my second closing as a buyer's attorney. I was a little taken aback when the title company's closer asked for a gratuity. I didn't want to embarrass my clients, so I wrote a check to her for $200 out of my firm's account. Is tipping the closer a common practice?

Went to a networking event last night and handed out a few cards, met a few people, but not sure I'm going about doing business development the right way. What's worked for you folks?

I need some words of wisdom from this esteemed bowl. I have been an associate for almost 2 years in civil litigation with my bread and butter being family and marital law. I have the drive and desire to operate a solo practice with an emphasis on family law as that is my most comfortable area. I've been loved by all my clients and believe I have the charisma to attract new ones. It's not a matter of if I'll go solo but when. Any advice and/or potential pitfalls of going solo so soon?

Maybe this is the wrong bowl- but I’m going crazy with Microsoft word’s new “save a copy” feature. Is there any way to revert to the classic “save as” function?

How much prof liability coverage should a solo plaintiffs attorney carry.

I'm a year out of law school I have a staff of 10. However I feel I need more high level help. I need someone who can run client contact and figure out what we should bill for a project etc. ( I work mostly fixed price or monthly retainer). Is this an attorney? A great assistant? Who would this person be?

Been thinking about striking it out on my own. Have some top notch litigation and transaction experience in the construction and energy space. I’ve represented small shops up through global players. Thoughts? Recommendations? Advice?

Do you think going solo or joining a small firm is more sustainable long-term for WLB than Big Law?

Venting… I had a PC reach out last week for services (commercial real estate) who proceeded to tell me that their project is going to make me the “gold standard” , so rich and etc. further they wanted me to send them a plan of everything needed for all the phases of development and an estimated cost. The call completely drained me and rubbed me the wrong way. Then they brought up my age and me being younger, saying it’s an opportunity of a life time. It felt extremely condescending.

Just finished my 2021 taxes as a solo attorney and I don’t know whether to be sad that my business wasn’t more profitable 1.5 years after starting or happy that my husband and I are receiving a small refund. But, I am proud I turned a profit - even if it was small. However, the first quarter of 2022 is almost at the same gross profits as all of 2021. So, that’s a definite positive.

Anyone use litigation financing to cover client costs? Or how is everyone covering client costs? Our caseload is increasing and now considering lines of credit from these litigation finance companies they say they have better rates compared to banks but I’d like to get some feedback from fellow fishes

Working with alcoholics:
I'm not familiar with working close to alcoholics, but have been coming up against it recently. We do not work directly together, but are in close proximity. Do you have anything helpful about having successful working relationships with people with substance abuse issues? Is it possible?

Clio users, is it compatible with QuickBooks? And if it is ‘technically’ compatible, is it user friendly?