I’m a big law associate in patent litigation and I have an offer to join a plaintiff side boutique. About 10-15 lawyers. They have three trials this summer alone. Pros / cons? Thanks

Anyone have experiences with burberry outlet for a trench coat? Wanted their trench for a while and going to bit the bullet. Will they always have trenches at the store? And all sizes?

Salaam fam! Looking to move from Canada to a warm city in the US. Looking for (a) large airport (b) good public schools (c) low crime (d) progressive Muslim community (e) halal food options. Bonus if it is close the ocean. Any suggestions?

Are FAANG/product companies facing the same scrutiny as Big4s or is it just us? Thinking of jumping ship but worried about the current immigration environment.

Have all calls happened? Was expecting a call but haven’t received yet (making me more anxious).

Hi All,

Hope you all are doing great!

Currently I am working in TCS as SAP PS consultant and serving notice period. The LWD is 31.08.2022.
I am looking for some good opportunity in the same domain.
I would be really grateful if anybody can give their reference in your organization.

Thanks in advance!

Does anyone have experience with surrogacy? If so, how did you find an agency or surrogate?

Hospitals or clinics? Which one would you rather work in?

Crazy when husband wakes up midnight to watch cricket even after being in US for 3 yrs 😏

Does anyone feel like an MBA has helped them move into higher level leadership roles? I see mixed reviews. I feel like I’m hearing mixed reviews where certs are king up until you’re out of the IC world. Interested to hear your thoughts!

Thoughts on DDB Chicago, more specifically the Army account?

How did you learn the “business” side of opening your own firm? How do you figure out the most basic things such as 1099/paying yourself/taxes/deductions etc? I can figure out the legal side and what software and things to get but no clue where to begin on the business side, including the “copyright” and all the fine print for your website even. Please help!

How to encash earned leave. I am on notice period now?

Our office recently got a listing and as a realtor who's been looking for a home, I want it for myself. It's in my budget and it seems to be in good condition. Would it be unethical to keep it for myself?

Hi folks, recently got an offer from birlasoft. Wanted to know how’s work culture and what clients available in chennai location?? Any feedback would really help, thank you. Pls advise

Any insight on direct lending specialty finance AIP group at Milbank?

Does anybody know if WilmerHale would consider hiring a 2019 as remote/almost all remote (meaning work at home and come in when truly necessary but not just X number of days a week without a reason)?

Any insight greatly appreciated!

If:
i.) you pull an all-nighter because of a sudden client demand, i.e., going to bed at, say, 7 am;
ii.) a partner knows this to be the case (not sure if this item ii. is even necessary); and
iii.) you have no outstanding deadlines for that "following" day,
can you sleep in during the day?

I get antsy about another partner potentially contacting me during business hours, but given item iii. and that I *need* sleep, is it OK to wake up later in the day and not answer emails during biz hours?

Miami is on fire. Sidley, Winston, Kirkland, and (allegedly) Latham in one week.

Those in Tech M&A, what’s different about it? What keeps you interested?

Everyone, I am very sad. That is all. Thank you, and have a good night.

Ended August with 25 billable hours. Here’s to hoping no layoffs☹️

How long does it take on average to make partner at a V100 firm? How long should it take?

Anyone else super slow? So far this month, I’ve billed 14 hours. 0.5 today. 😞

If you take vacation, is the onus on you to make up that billable time? If so, how do you enjoy long vacations?

For those at firms without a billable requirement, what’s your personal or the firms unwritten rule? Junior in corp specialty group at v40 firm. My hours have been 122, 144, 164 for Jan-March

Discussed with therapist today how pummeled and uninspired I feel in Biglaw. Started devising a plan to get out and to manage until then. Ironically, this is my most productive day probably all year.

Anyone else slow this month? I keep seeing people talking about their crazy days on here, and I’m here billing 2-4 hours a day this month.

My secretary’s birthday is coming up, and of course Christmas. Any good gift recs? What is an appropriate amount to spend? In the past I’ve just done cash/Amazon gift card, or a spa gift card.

How many mandatory days per week does your firm require and is it enforced?

Long: associates nattering about rumored layoffs

Short: actual layoffs

Specialists, what are your pet peeves about the M&A team? M&A team, what are your pet peeves about specialists?

Do you drink at work functions? If so, how many drinks?

PSA: Buy a house if you are able. I spent the first 5 years in big law annoyed and upset with many things but my life has gotten so much better since I bought a house. I now have a separate office to work from and actually like working from home. I no longer have loud neighbors I share a wall or ceiling/floor with. I have an extra room for my mother in law to stay in and visit my infant child (instead of taking him to her house for visits only once a month). Also no worry about rent hikes.