I just finished reading The Small Firm Road Map. Any other books that folks have found interesting and relevant? I've started to add attorneys so I'm trying to take in more information that can help me continue to improved.

Does Visa Inc typically offer sign on bonuses with roles?

Hey All, I got an offer from company name MAESRK of 32L, does anyone know about the company and it’s work culture ?

Posting on behalf of my friend :
Counter offer made and manager communicated through email .
How long will it take for the incumbent to receive revised compensation offer ? No grade change was discussed will that be decided by HR or not required

Hello, Anyone looking for entry level DS/Quant Role let me know, Python and basic stats will work.

Hello Everyone, Can anyone please give any referral for RPA Developer (Power Automate/ Automation Anywhere) YOE - 2.4 Years Thanks....

Any referrals on JP Morgan please.i got the job id.Thanks

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Is there any opening in corporate for marketing division?

Paul Fredrick has some great summer colors for men dress shirts. Any way to grab them cheaper? Also, any other decent shirts with great “summery” colors? (Shades of orange/blue/pinks). 🙏 thanks

What are you looking forward to during the holidays?

Anyone need a CPA tutor (very affordable and flexible on time). If interested please message me! I can meetup if you’re in LA or can do virtual with non LA folks. I got 90s and above on all the tests and passed on my first time! Thanks :)

Advertising Week Question!
Any events this year? Last year we got to watch Alessia Cara w/o needing to have ticket for Ad Week. Is it worth going to? It’s kinda pricy, but I’m looking to network more

Public courses in NYC area?

Hi Folks,

Looking for a job change, Please help.

6+ years of experience in CTS as a System business analyst & Scrum Master, experience in INS & BFS domain (will be CSM certified soon).

Looking for genuine referral.

Thanks in Advance :)

If a senior associate asks you to review a document for typos on an email thread with the partners, do you send the reviewed document back to the senior associate or to the whole thread with the partners?

How long it take from senior2 to Asst. Manager?
Joined in May this year as S2.

Are there any black single men preferably childless between the ages of 36-45 in this group? Would be amazing if you lived in NJ

We are expecting our first (also the first grandkid for both sides of the family) and our parents have done so much for us- is there a way to make them feel loved? A special grandparents gift?

Solos - what does your day look like? Do you work traditional hours? Do you take breaks during the day for personal things such as errands and working out?

The past two days I’ve spent to my entire day doing things that really can be done by a paralegal. So I hired a freelance para. Any tips to make this a success? What’s your tips to train and get your para up to speed?

Has anyone does a course from New Law Business Model? If so, what did you think?

Anyone have experience going back to school for either an LLM, MBA or something else while still maintaining their practice? Considering going for my MBA to open practice to more business consulting, but maintaining my full time practice. For context, I am an associate at a 5-7 attorney firm with a billable target in the 1300 vicinity.

I work at a small, 3 lawyer firm. One of the lawyers is not barred in the state we practice. Because of this, the managing attorney has been having him draft motions and other legal documents and use my name and bar number and having me file them because I will have to appear in court for the matter. Is this normal? I am not provided time to review the materials before I file them so I end up working longer days because I am nervous to file something using my name and bar number.

How do firms give bonuses to associate attorneys? Quarterly, monthly, annually? What is a bonus based on? Money recieved, billable hours, etc?

I'm looking to set up a bonus structure for a new associate.

Does anybody have a good guide or resource they can point to in regards to show clients how to organize their documents for our firm? A lot of time is wasted here going through discovery documents we receive from clients because the docs are disorganized and not annotated - it just becomes a whole scavenger hunt and it’s eating into our time like crazy.

Has anybody opened a residential real estate law firm? What are the margins and hours like? Thanks!

3 attorney firm. I’ve been here for 6 years and have used Westlaw exclusively. Now we are switching to Lexis because apparently Westlaw is too expensive. I hate change. I know where everything is on Westlaw and now I need to relearn. Apparently Westlaw will not budge on price and would rather just see a client leave than work with them. Super annoying. Any insight on negotiating Westlaw or transitioning to lexis?

Does anyone run a business in addition to their firm? I’m a solo and I’m doing pretty well with about 60-70 billable hours a month. Though that leaves a lot of downtime. Curious if anyone has any second businesses that require about 20 hours a week. Not looking for passive income or franchise ideas though.

Virtual receptionists….anyone utilize this and if so, feedback? If not, thoughts? Start

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 believe improving one’s sales conversion rate is something everyone want to improve but no one wants to admit they would like to work it. Funny how lawyers will spend thousands on seminars to improve trial skills. But this topic is not discussed in our profession. I have read books in sales. But am unable to find any for lawyers. I want convert every lead I can. Does anyone have tips, books, cle’s or studied this topic?

Does anyone have any insight regarding compensation for the “of counsel” position? I’m specifically looking for insight from those in California. Thank you!

Has anyone received equity as contingency comp? I have a potential client with a founders dispute. He doesn’t have cash, and the other founder ripped him off and is now running the company. He wants to sue for equity and wants to pay me with whatever equity he wins. I’ve never done a deal like that. Is that even enforceable? CA law. The startup is actually quite promising.

My one year anniversary of opening my own solo firm is next week. Ideas for how to recognize this milestone on social media/Linkedin, etc? I do blog regularly but I'm struggling to figure out the best angle.

Does anyone feel a disconnect with friends who work a typical 9-5, or those who are non-entrepreneurial and/or never owned/run a business?

Bookkeeping service recommendations? Virtual service or through your CPA?

Any contract attorneys who handle trademarks looking for some work? I have a few office actions I need to respond to. Will pay on a hourly/flat fee basis.

Started my law firm this month. Have a few of-counsel positions and want to do mostly litigation (civil and commercial in NY). Besides word of mouth and networking, have any of you found any websites or services that generate legitimate leads?