I keep hearing Linklaters, Patterson Belknap, and Debevoise have changed a lot from their historical reputations. Any idea how/why? Is this good/bad?

Looks like the beatings will continue until morale improves.

So the President-elect committed millions of dollars from taxes in a state soon to not be governed by his VP-elect to keep 1000 jobs from going offshore. So, the state is paying the workers indirectly

I had a Big4 joke for you but the people who are really good at telling it are being laid off due to “performance” reasons. 🤭

Anybody deal with large clients? In the tens of millions? How would you handle this?

Considering changing jobs for 100% remote or hybrid where I can come in the office as needed (no mandatory days each week). I’m a senior PM in technology for large scale projects. Any suggestions for great companies that need a great PM?

Are there any books or other resources that mid levels/seniors/counsel/partners on here have found helpful for the project management / managing junior attorney aspects of your job?

I am not finding a lot of stuff written for lawyers specifically , but there is a lot directed at “managers” in business generally that I imagine could be applicable.

Anyone know of top RE law groups that don’t really do a lot of deal support work (sorry M&A friends)?

Is there any remote work available with base pay?? I’ve exhausted myself with Indeed, Zip Recruiter, and Glassdoor job searches and my unemployment is over 😭😭

I'm shameless! Who wants to hire me? Full cycle corporate and commercial real estate sales rep who wants to get into BDR/SDR roles. #ninja

Anyone in Hoboken area?

How do y’all stay motivated at work when you’re going to leave for school?

Soon to be graduating from an MBA, and won't be able to attend a graduation ceremony or grad party - is it something life changing that I'll be missing out on?

Now UWM is live and at $10... why does that feel like a steal? Does anyone have a viewpoint on how mergers perform short-term (6 months - 1 year) after launch?

What is the correct path to obtain entry level positions in clinical research. My background is in health sciences and work experience has been 3 years as a clinical lab scientist. I have not been getting a whole lot of interviews, but the Interviews that I have secured went well but still resulted in being ghosted by the employer. Thx any advise and help is appreciated!

Are there any high paying jobs/roles for cloud practitioners not looking to become solution architects or developers? 😅

With Michael Thomas out, who would you replace him with in a PPR league today, TY Hilton or Emmanuel Sanders?

Like Sanders but worried about Brees after 4 weeks off.

What does venture counsel mean at WSGR? I just lateraled and am working with one - he seems to be doing all the junior work for the team so am confused?

Help! What the hell was I think switching to transactional real estate with a small corporate component? 😳 I feel so rushed all the time, like I can’t get a second to focus and these documents are endlesssss and boringggg. I’m a second year in a mid sized firm that pays close to big law and works opposing big law. Words of inspiration or wisdom, please.

There are many resources on good legal writing (Garner, Guberman, etc). Can anyone recommend a good resource on effective appellate oral advocacy?

Perhaps not directly relevant, but I have a difficult family background. Never known my dad, my mom had serious drug/mental health issues. Grew up with grandparents and aunt & uncle. Somehow I miraculously did well in school and ended up in big law. For Christmas I plan on faking quarantine to explain why I’ll be alone, though I want to be more upfront with colleagues, friends and potential partners, but I’m afraid my story will appear off-putting to them. Or will it reflect positively on me?

My entire worldview/outlook on my career and what I want has changed since covid happened. Can someone explain what being “of counsel” is like at larger law firms - are they independent contractors? Make their own hours? How do you get a gig like that? I don’t think I want to be a partner anymore.

Taking a vacation but have no time to plan it. What’s the best way to get someone to do it for me? Costco travel or some sort of travel agent? Not trying to overpay a ton just for this work, though I recognize there may have to be a slight premium

Are there any books or other resources that mid levels/seniors/counsel/partners on here have found helpful for the project management / managing junior attorney aspects of your job?

I am not finding a lot of stuff written for lawyers specifically , but there is a lot directed at “managers” in business generally that I imagine could be applicable.

Anyone know of top RE law groups that don’t really do a lot of deal support work (sorry M&A friends)?

Senior attorneys at v100, how common is it for attorneys who start at small firms to lateral to biglaw? Have you worked with any? Conventional wisdom is always that if you don’t start there it’s hard to “trade up”. My coworker and I just did it to two different great v30 firms, and I’m wondering if it’s really that uncommon? Just out of curiosity. We’re not special counsel with special niche skills or anything, just associates. Pitfalls to beware? Positives?

Anybody have experience with JD-specific mortgage loans? I know BBVA offers one

I'm thinking of leaving firm life and applying to the NY SG's office. Anyone heard anything about it (work environment, prestige, etc.)?

For those with IB experience - what would a V5 firm be worth? Keen to hear your thoughts on what a firm like Latham / Kirkland would be worth if all partners sold out / what its market cap would be if it IPO’d (like Goldman Sachs when it went public as a partnership) - mostly just for interest’s sake, as I know historically public law firms haven’t done well due to different incentive structures when profits are directed towards shareholders.

Moving from government to BigLaw as a 6th year. Since I'm coming in as a mid-level, I feel like this transition is different than a junior whom partners expect to know little. Any advice?

Recommendations for places in NYC to get good quality staple work suits for men? I usually go to suit supply. (First year-friendly price range please)

How do I know Big-Law is not for me?

I am a first year who just started a couple of months ago and I am literally confused all the time. I did some small work for two partners and they loved it, so put me on new deals but the mid levels I am staffed with absolutely hate the work I do. One said the work I did was laughable. I felt bed because I spent over 25 hours on this. I wouldn’t be very bothered but the other Associates in my class are killing it. So I just feel dumb all the time.

A partner emailed you, recognizing your hard work and thanking you (you billed aweful lot of hours this month). Do you respond or not?

Boston biglaw associates, do you pay for monthly parking and drive into the office? Or do you still ride the T?

2020 grad with offer to join as BL lit associate. Don't want to leave anything on table. Anything I can/should negotiate? Outside of NYC.

Can I leave my biglaw job 3 months before my COA clerkship? Not sure if it will look bad or like I have a gap in my resume. I’m going on 2 years at my firm and I can’t stand it. I’m burned out and the partners I work for told me not to take a vacation this year because of my upcoming clerkship. I have ALREADY billed 2,200 hours this year. I’m absolutely not coming back to this firm post-clerkship.

What’s next on your expensive wishlist to make this job a little more comforting?