I have created a bowl for those who want to know more about their potential new firm - ask anonymously and hopefully someone within the firm will respond! Or we can help find the right person for you! Bowl name is biglaw offer - see you there!

Hi 👋 Any good UX books for senior designer level that helps with strategy, and good frameworks, or anything that will help me with my thought process? I have the basic books like don’t make me think, and 100 things. I’ll be joining a startup soon as chief designer, and will be back to being a full stack designer — I’ve been an IC for the past few years, so I definitely need to improve on strategies and maybe frameworks when it comes to UX. Will appreciate any suggestions. Thanks! 🙏🏻

Any New Yorkers free for a drink tonight?

Curious what folks thoughts are around timing exits and applying - How long did it take you to find your exit from consulting? I will be moving to NYC in June and trying to time when best to start applying for new jobs

Currently i am in Chennai, I need to relocate to Bangalore and my joining date is Sep end. So can i relocate by Aug mid and can i claim my relocation charges (movers and packers) once i join the company?

Any open referrals for tech or leadership hiring roles in Dubai area ?

For those of you working in your physical office in nyc in IBD or S&T right now, do you have to wear a mask all the time? Or like only in elevators

Sir / Friends 🙏🏻
Does TCS accepts buyout in place of serving NP?

My parents think Cannes Lion is an animal.

Had a glaring typo in an email to a recruiter at an agency I really want to work for. Guess I gotta wait until they change agencies.

I always thought that, to be creative one has to suffer for your art. Inspiration would come from personal pain. I've always felt like an imposter as an artist... (Continued)

Considering PwC uses a cohort model, what are your options for negotiating a raise? Get another offer or get promoted? The cohort levels barely offer 3-4k more.

How are the hikes at Novartis this year? People seems to be quite here and not discussing much about that. :)

Saw that this guy I’ve been seeing for a couple months was texting this girl about going on a walk... looked her up (obviously) and most of her pics on Instagram are (cont.)

What are some examples of healthy vs. unhealthy doubts in a relationship?

My husband and I have had problems for years. He used to basically give me next to no affection, our sex life barely existed (incl. his absolute refusal to do foreplay … ever!) and his general dismissal of anything I enjoyed (my hobbies were boring to him). Over the last year I just gave up trying and accepted we may need to divorce. Now he is trying a lot- he puts in a lot of effort. While a few years ago this would have made me happy I feel like it’s too little too late, I just don’t care ..

How do other lesbians find each other? I’ve been dating for a couple of years now and I get matches on apps but even then the convo dies out. I’m not sure how to date women and all I want to do is find love😂

Went on a date last Sunday, I really liked the person and want to make things work but I feel I am putting too much effort to continue it. He seems interested in me but on and off, he gives me mixed vibes from his side what should I do shall I wait (cold messaging) or ask him directly I am scared of loosing him. Dating guys is new to both of us. He mentioned he needs some time to figure but it's effecting me the most maybe because I feel I am already attached naturally Any thoughts would help 🥺

Date ideas in Charlotte?

Anyone went through the Data Scientist interview process on Coinbase?

Anyone else use their laptop in a deposition instead of a pad and pen?

I think I hate being a lawyer…what can I do that doesn’t involve staring a screen all day, every day 😞

Can I export a list with all emails I sent for the month? I would like to use it to compare to my billed time to make sure I don’t miss anything. Usually I go through my sent inbox but it has so much extra info so it’s not a quick scan. Plus outlook does weird things sometimes like combines conversations so I only see most recent sent item in that convo. Alternatively, do you have a good way confirming you caught all of your email time?

What are some alternative jobs for JDs/lawyers? Editorial stuff? We know how to write. Idk (other than teaching and politics)

Any recommendations on relocating to Hawaii? I am registered for the Hawaii bar but currently based out of Los Angeles and practicing in California as a licensed attorney.

Okay. Possibly a stupid question BUT Imma ask anyway.

Can someone just explain how you plan out how much to bill so you can make sure it’s not a mad scramble at the end of year? I’m moving from a firm where I was lacking in any kind of mentorship. No one ever just sat down and explained the most efficient way to track/measure your hours to confirm that you are on track.

Is there just a secret excel spreadsheet that all lawyers have and I just missed the memo???

HELP.

Friend and I who went to law school together want to go into practice together (specifically, COA/HOA collections); however, she is not licensed, yet. I am. She would be working the same as I, just unable to give advice, file, etc. (all the things that require a license). Our deal would be that upon her licensure, she would get a percentage ownership of the firm (probably 49-50%). However, I litigate, and would anticipate bringing on cases to the firm outside of just HOA/COA stuff. (Cont’d)…

Soon I will be working on designing a shared home office for my husband and me. Any ideas for the best kind of set up for this? For context, I work from home and he does not, but he is also an attorney who needs a desk and space to be able to work from home when needed. Thoughts on two separate desks facing each other, on separate walls, along a single wall? The only thing that I think would be a little weird is if we were back to back, in case of my video calls for work

What are the bowl’s thoughts on how to list representative matters as a junior-mid? Is this even something we should be doing? What if it’s not in a jx we practice in, so our name is not on the docket, motions, etc.? TIA

Anyone have any tips for staying calm while waiting for bar results? I took NY this past July and they’re predicting results mid-December

Speaking of side hustles, any recommendations? $$

Mexican attorney here - I am currently researching LLM programs (specifically M&A) and somehow paying USD$200K to study in the US doesn’t seem too appealing.

I hold a Spanish passport which may help with tuition fees in European Universities - do you recommend any European LLM programs or should I just bite the bullet and ask for a loan and pay the USD$150 - 200K?

Mentioning the programs is greatly appreciated.

Any former bankruptcy law clerks seeking a position in Denver, Chicago, or NY area?

Anyone else want to change into comfy sweats and slippers mid day, while at the office.. or is it just me? I love work clothes but I swear I’m more productive when I’m in lounge wear.

Is it a red flag for a firm to chase after you for months? Like are they desperate or do they actually want me? Big imposter syndrome over here.

Associate in the NY office of a magic circle firm. Been really struggling with mental health issues for a long time - I feel like I’m begging for guidance/supervision and not getting any, and can’t get any support junior-wise either. I just get told I’m doing a “good job” but I’m pretty sure that’s just because no one is looking. Is the expectation just to magically figure out how to get things done solo, even if it’s the first time to do it? Is it better at NY-HQ firms that have more resources?

Any attorneys here with ADHD/ADD? I was recently diagnosed ADHD, but it was clear I had it my whole life. It did not materially hinder me until law school, and now it’s pretty debilitating as an associate. Since I have been medicated, some executive functioning has been better but it’s really hit or miss. Anyone have any success stories? Would in-house be easier to manage as there is less executive functioning (ie no timekeeping and billing)? I appreciate any response in advance. Thanks!

Hi, anyone else end up in civil litigation and not really understand how you ended up here or why you actually kind of love it here? Even though you have to fight it back like a deeply established weed so you have some semblance of an individual life?