I will start working at a new firm as a 3rd year lateral soon. Given that many people might still be working remotely, what are some tips for introducing myself and getting to know the people in my practice group without being too forward? I am an introvert and networking has always been overwhelming for me, but I hope I will get to know at least the associates around my class year.

I started at a new company a few weeks ago. The team has been so poorly managed and C suite hasn't been the best at managing them - I'm their first CD ever so I can see where they're coming from and what their concerns are.

One has just resigned, and another has told me and is thinking about looking. Red flag / sign for me to look too, or should I look past it and think about rebuilding things from the ground up. This is the first time I've come across this, so not sure how to approach things.

Any other junior in-house lawyers report to non-lawyers?? How do you deal with it? My boss has worked in law their entire career but is not a lawyer. It is a struggle because they are not as responsive and quick, lack knowledge of law (i.e., may misstate the law and misguide internal clients), among other things.

Burberry large society tote as work bag??

Wearing my hair in an Afro to a video interview. My hair curls tightly so it will be medium sized. Not willing to wear a wig or straighten my hair. I will have on lipstick earrings nice jacket. But if my Afro is an issue, me being Black is likely to be an issue too. Agree?

Is it wrong to say "thank you" when you're given an assignment? If so, how do you end your response? Just "will do." or similar?

I have an interview at a large pharma company this week for a commercial role, associate director level. I’ll be interviewing with a panel of directors via video call.

What is the appropriate attire for this setting? It seems a little crazy to wear a suit jacket to a video call.

Any tips on dealing with a boss that may be a tad insecure?

So...I just received an email sent to me, the HR Manager, and two other members of our management team from a new member of the nursing team asking about the policy on the nursing staff dating the doctors...I have so many follow-up questions that I don't know where to start

One of the customers complained that I was too slow (I'm dyslexic, I'm doing my best!) so my manager stepped in to help her. I thought I was going to be in really big trouble. But after the customer left the manager told me that I shouldn't be too hard on myself, "sometimes customers are just being jerks" and I felt so grateful. Not all supervisors are unreasonable, some of them are actually quite understanding. I don't know. It just surprised me, it was really cool.

What are effective ways to ensure your team feels content within the workplace? There is a rise of many people feeling undervalued and not cared for as an employee. I would like to change that. No matter the job, no one should feel less than.

I’d like to get modest appreciation gifts for some of the junior associates I work with (think bottle of wine, maybe chocolate), but some are in other offices. Any recommendations on how to do this, or should I just send them a gift card?

I added a well recognized litigator in my area at a top firm on LinkedIn... reason being is that I’m a first year in litigation and hope to accomplish at least half the things he has in my career. So it’s interesting to see his takes on things when he engages on a post.

I’m tempted to send him a personal message, not for a job or anything, but honestly just to ask “how he did it” and what advice he might give.

Is there any harm in this? Don’t wanna be annoying.

Paralegal, being harassed by a senior associate. Thoughts on how to handle while being discreet?

Random question, my boss wants me to become a notary so I can handle notarizing all of the official documents myself. Has anyone else been asked to do this for their employer? Is it ethical?

Looking for tips on how to manage attorney employees. How to ensure that they take me serious and not see me as an admin. I am an operations manager at a midsize firm. Although I’m in my thirties, I look very young and I get the sense that many tend to view me like their teenage daughter. I’ve found that having an authoritarian management style helps but it does not feel genuine.

Can’t help feel like I’m excluded from certain files that I think would make me gain experience, being opportunities, work with different partners etc . Hate having to compare myself with others associates it just makes you lose so much confidence , make mistakes and I feel like partners they feel that.

My new team eats out a lot during lunch. I normally would join them but money has been very tight lately. What is the best way to handle this without coming off as antisocial and not a team player?

Starting a new job next week and when do I tell my coworkers that I have a newborn? Male asking.

How do I get better at handling positive feedback? Was told I did a great job and I immediately think the guy’s lying to my face so he doesn’t have to have an awkward conversation with me.

Are all federal clients miserable? Every federal project I’ve been on seems to have unhappy and miserable federal folks. Is this just me or am I missing something? 😔

Do music producers use stock samples in their final productions?

Best public golf courses in atl?

Hello everyone! New fish here in this fishbowl. I have a question concerning empowering and developing the team.

Is it possible to empower the team and delegate certain tasks and then risk to be perceived as “irrelevant” to the superiors (because the team is doing the legwork)? Is this an unfounded fear? Is it a real risk? And if it is a real risk, how can I manage it?

Deloitte…current employees, can you drop your thought (good or bad) below on compensation, benefits, culture, work/life balance, etc? Thanks.

Is there anyone going back full time? If so, when? Curious to hear thoughts on that if you are returning to the office 5x per week

Any recommendations for a book/podcast/self study materials for a new finance attorney? I have no background in finance and was assigned to a finance group. Help me!!

What are the signs that the career is over?
If have 7 lpa at 3 yoe and I think I am done 😭

I am currently looking for Teamcenter admin job, let me know if there is any opportunity. I have 9 years of experience.

I don't know why but I am thinking emotionally..
I did 4 counter and while saying no to the first company i am feeling very bad on myself.. 🥹🥲 that company who gives offer on 90 days NP 🥹

Would you leave your consulting job to a TPM role at MANG just for the WLB (or any reason besides 💰)?
Context: have a Meta offer for basically the same TC I make now (lower base, more RSU potential).

Can anyone help me with what it takes to be a Program/Project Manager at MAANG.
I am not getting calls. Also what is general CTC we see?
YOE-11
PM exp.- 3 years

Need advice: currently unemployed. got laid off last week. still applying and interviewing daily but can’t get over this one opportunity. the process has dragged on for a really long time. had a convo with the COO 2 weeks ago and haven’t heard back sense. I’ve emailed HR and the COO but no response. I feel I’ve been ghosted but at the same time I’m still holding onto hope that they maybe have a slow process.

I feel like half of my job is guessing what my ECDs expectations are.

What are industry life science Directors, Sr. Directors, and Vice Presidents in finance making - base, bonus, LTI on average?

I’m curious to other’s experiences in negotiating outcomes. There is a job I really want, but would need 25%-30% than what they offered for it to make sense.
Has anyone successfully negotiated this large of a difference? Tips on approach and discussion?

Firms conducting stealth layoffs will regret it. The “looming recession” already happened in the first half of this year.

The Atlanta Fed Q3 GDPNow forecast is currently +2.5%.

Average gas prices nationwide are now under $4.

CPI Inflation likely peaked in June.

Equities and especially growth stocks have been on a tear over the past few weeks.

Firms who hang onto their associates will prosper. The rest will have to overwork their remaining associates, who will quickly lateral elsewhere.

Anyone in lev fin in south Florida? Would love to hear from you.

Recent lateral junior associate in brand new practice where I'm the only associate. I'm probably going to bill 1,500 hours max this year due to being very slow and taking time off for a delayed honeymoon which I disclosed during my interview process. I have been told my work product is good, I don't turn anything down, I participate in non-billable work, I'm responsive and I always let people know I'm available to help. Do I need to be worried about getting fired for low hours?

Just graduated and took the bar. Will be starting in the litigation practice group at a Big Law firm in the fall. I want to use my time off to set myself up for success. Any books I should read? Skills I should learn (e.g., excel)? Other advice? Thank you all.

Diligence of organizational documents. What do you look for?

Hi everyone, my firm (V100) is hiring a midlevel L&E associate for its SF office. Pay is market and billable hours requirement 2000. Please dm me if you’re interested.

HELP.

Currently second year at large defense firm. Salary is OK but small bonus at the of the year for hours billed. Feels like I’m doing trained monkey work most days but supervising partner wants to grow a new team around me so opportunity for growth? Maybe

Was offered a position with a mid-sized firm doing complex lit and class action work. Fully remote and they’re willing to train me. Base comp is same as now but end of year bonus is cut based on firm-wide settlements.

Thoughts?

Has anyone had success negotiating more severance after their time period elapsed? I was given four months, now only one month left but it looks like I won’t find anything for the next two possibly three months.

Does anyone have thoughts on Steptoe?? All opinions welcome thanks everyone!

Litigation associates— 4th to 6th years— is it billable to review emails? Obviously We have to review emails to know what is going on but sometimes there isn’t an obvious purpose for why we had to review it and sometimes there is no need to respond either. Asking 4th to 6th years because I have a feeling how billable some things are depends on how senior you are and the more senior you are the less billable certain things are. Enlighten me!!

PetSmart, Serta, J. Crew…what are other big ones that credit lawyers should know well?

Best way to handle maternity leave? How soon ahead of my due date should I let the firm know?

Would you go on a family vacation if you had a major deadline coming up under the assumption you would still be trying to work most days?

Any recommendations for healthy snacks at work?

Can’t decide if I’m being ghosted by a partner or if I’m just reading into it. Had a good discussion about a matter that we wrapped up and then I went on vacation. Haven’t gotten a response back (have sent a few emails about staffing on new matters) from the partner in over a week and a half since then and they also haven’t stopped by my office which would typically happen once or twice a week. Thoughts?

Thoughts on Paul Hastings tech transactions? Specifically the Palo Alto office. Thanks everyone!

First year associate, out of A3 clerkship. I need to stay at the firm for a year to keep my bonus, which I need to pay my loans, but I'm gonna GTFO the minute the year is up. Even at a nice firm, expectations and WLB are unbearable. How to I make it through the year with my sanity intact?

What’s the typical ramp up period for a first year? I’m lucky to hit a few billable hours each day. Started in September.

How good is the biglaw lateral market right now for junior associates? Especially if looking to switch practice groups? I’m at a V100/Am100 firm in NYC.