I left biglaw after 3 years to a mid-size firm. Took a pay cut but the hours, people, culture and work were so much better I never thought twice about the salary or “prestige.” Ultimately I started 2 very small firms. I am not rich by biglaw standards but I have a very comfortable life and put my kids through college with no debt. 35 years after leaving big law, people are still impressed when I say I started there. I feel like I still had the benefits of the connection w/o the suffering.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

What was your experience in mid law? How long did you stay before starting a small firm?

Related Posts

Is it possible that LTI gives offer without any variable component? Hr told me that my variable will be 0% .Larsen & Toubro Infotech LTI

like

What's the designation IBM offers at band 7b?

like

any idea if we will get 100% variable this august?

like

HI Fishes,

I am currently working as a senior research analyst with 4.5 years of experience in market research (report writing, proposals, market estimations, presale and post sales qeuries, etc.). Can you please suggest me with suitable openings and also a possible hike. I believe I am highly underpaid because I started my career with low salary. However, I think I deserve more. Could anyone please help. Seriously please help. Have a great day⛅

like

What is the going rate for a Production Artist in LA working with retail clients, 6 years experience with over 25 years in printing/prepress industry. I have design skills as my position also involves layouts and retouching. Thanks in advance…

like

How much should you expect for a Sr Full stack javascript engineer at AWS ?

like

Desi fish, can someone please provide a salary range at Accenture in India, for level 8 (Associate Mgr) SAP consultant? For context, I have 10+ yrs of exp and an MBA from a premiere indian institute.

like

how much should an NYC physical therapist in SNF setting make? I am fulltime with benefits but think i was lowballed. ive had 2 and a half years experience in outpatient then transitioned to this snf.

like

Did anyone come to know about your tier or hike or bonus? Please do share...
Soooo much waiting....

likehelpful

I am interested towards the Iot analyst or iot related roles . Could any one suggest me the career path also which all are the companies we can approach

Can anyone provide a referral for BCG, Accenture, or KPMG?
I have 6 years of product development and 2 years of corp strategy and deal experience in healthcare tech. MBA MSME

likehelpful

I’ve worked as assistant manager for years, but it doesn’t look like I’ll be getting a promotion anytime soon. I feel bad leaving since I'm kind of the glue around here and I’ve gotten to know pretty much everyone. Any advice?

like

Has anyone received an offer letter from EXL (Inductis India Pvt Ltd) that was extremely restrictive and reading which felt like one is signing up for going to prison rather than get employment? No leave policy mentioned, hundreds of paragraphs of worst case scenarios, pathetic salary breakup, etc. ?

like

What's the Salary Range of an L8 Senior Business analyst at Airbnb, please split by RSU, Base and Bonus.
Particularly interested to know the range of RSUs
Airbnb l
@analytics

like

After one interview, I tried to withdraw my candidacy due to the salary being lower than expected. Shortly after the hiring manager contacted me to inform me that they accidentally gave me the wrong salary range and invited me to come back for a second interview. I delightedly agreed and the second interview went very well, BUT I haven’t heard anything back yet. Did I accidentally kill my chances by withdrawing too soon then deciding to come back?

like

Hi Friends,

Any view on Zebra Technology (Reflexis product), till now done with 6 round of interviews.
How is the pay scale , job security and work culture at zebra Technology.
Yoe: 10+
Tech : Java+ cloud

Thanks!!

like

Looking to pivot to fund formation, from general corporate. Any opinions? Do you like it? Is it tough/challenging? Thanks!

like

If you didn't go to college, how did you learn what you know now in marketing?

like

Citi India. Guys did anyone get stat bonus in salary this month? Have been receiving it every year in October but not this time. Shocked personally.

like

More Posts

Do people that bill 200+ hours a month just have literally no life???

like

What’s Zambezi like? Any accounts to avoid?

likehelpful

Which food delivery service is best for restaurant owners on the east coast and why?

like

We will be travelling to Puerto Natales in February 2020 and have 2 days before the start of the W trek. Any advice on what to do those 1.5 days? Thank you!

like

Going to Maui in February. Looking to rent a car for a couple days but won’t need it much the rest of the trip. Can anyone shed insight to availability/price of Ubers/Lift particularly on the west side of the island (Lahaina & Kaanapali)

like

Recs for cute towns to visit during winter and perhaps outdoorsy places?

like

Hi guys, how is job security at Tech M. Do they layoff employees frequently ?

like

How do I get out of tax

like

Shout out to the person who successfully did this recently

Post Photo
likefunny

what is compensatory allowances in HCL?

like

I applied on Nakuri.com for Accenture Azure related role
Next day morning a lady remarked on a call and started communicating to me in a American accent in which she is reading all the skills required
Finally asking do you have any skills ?
I can become IT HOD if I know all these skills 🙂

Hi Fishes, I am from non cs background when joined as fresher but now worked in VB net from past 3.5 years with very tough client, can anyone advice how to learn and crack interviews in good companies for career growth. Even if I cracked the interview on basis of self learning, will be sufficient to work effectively in real projects ?
Any guidance or help will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

like

Recommendations for how to allocate 401k with Fidelity. Just switched jobs and have to move from Merrill Lynch to Fidelity

like

Hi. Our district is considering using FastBridge as a PM and screener tool. Does anyone have any comments or insight as far as set-up time, real usage time, concerns or celebrations about how the program moves through different grade levels? Just looking for any user thoughts. Thanks!

like

Marry, Fuck, Kill - Hillary, Caitlyn Jenner, Adele.

like

Hi Guys,

I am looking for a referral for a particular which has been posted recently.

Can anyone of you provide me a referral for the same it will be really helpful!

Can provide you the resume and Job ID in DM if interested to refer

30 days Left - 1 year of experience.

like

Hey all, having issues with interviewing this year. I’ve been passed over every opportunity I really want and I’m unsure how to regroup and move forward. I’m really trying to break into method development roles and I haven’t had the opportunity to do so with my analytical experience. A lot of my HPLC and LCMS experience is with already established methods. Any tips?

like

What’s the most “prefstiges” industry to cover?

like

I’ve been promoted to vp in IBD at a MM. how should one think about eating a one year demotion to Asso3 in order to move to an EB?Stakes are much higher than a 2nd year analyst doing the same

like
like

Additional Posts in Ex Big Law

I left practice 12 years ago. I became the Director of International Programs at a law school, which was great for a while. But, the bureaucracy eventually got to me. While there, I started a podcast called The Lawyer’s Escape Pod, interviewing lawyers who’d switched careers. And that put me on my new path. I now coach lawyers who want to ditch the traditional work world and start creative or coaching businesses. Never been happier.

like

Just got an offer to go back to BL and contemplating it. Left 2 years ago to work in government and love the wl balance. This offer would triple my salary. Not sure what to do.

like

I left in 2013 after five years in. I have since done everything from selling motorcycles, getting a food prep certificate, doing discovery work, starting a few companies, and getting married to a woman who knew better than to speak to the person I was in my big law days. Could not have made a better decision, but wouldn’t mind that paycheck for a few more months.

like

Obama summered at Sidley Austin

like
likesmart

Please share stories of people who left successfully after their first year, I need the inspiration 🙏

like

My dad technically left big law after a month of it in 1968. He went on to have an amazing career in both law and politics. Has even been deemed important enough to have his own Wikipedia. Sky’s the limit!

like

I left biglaw after 2 years, stayed home with my kids for 8, and then became a recruiter. My husband left biglaw after 1 year, started his own firm, grew it and practiced for 20+ years, and then became a judge. We’ve both been very happy with our choices!

like

Working remotely for a tech co and still can't get over how much more time I get to spend with my kids. To be honest, this alone is worth so much more than money can buy. For those who plan well, I really think exiting can be worth it if family is a priority. It's really helped my marriage also, I'm a lot kinder to my wife with way less stress.

like

Anyone ex-biglaw to plaintiffs bar?

like

Ex big law attorneys - please share your experiences. Do you regret leaving? Have you found happiness? Pros and cons?

like

Left big law as a 5th year. Currently working at a small firm, billing around 5 hours per day, firm typically makes partners around year 7. Huge pay cut, but loans paid off and I have way more time for hobbies/self care. Life is good. AMA.

like

Thank you for joining. If you don’t mind sharing, how long did you work in big law and what type of work do you do now?

like

Ex big law capital markets attorneys - what’re you doing now? Do you like it? When did you leave? How much do you work? Can you touch on salary expectations, both as soon as you left, and end of career?

like

A friend has been offered a role as an independent contractor commercial counsel in house (NYC pre IPO tech company) (10-20 hrs/week, with possibility to turn into a full time position). Would appreciate anyone's insights into what would be a fair hourly wage to offer up in negotiations (this person is a 4th year). Thanks in advance!

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply