I’m a current biglaw tax planning associate considering lateraling to Chamberlain Hrdlicka’s Houston office. Is anyone here willing to share their experiences working in (or with) their Houston tax planning group?

Anyone attended Astrazeneca interview, how good is the company for java profile

Hi Fishes,

The Be Well Work Well gifts that some people have been posting about on LinkedIn, is for everyone at PwC AC Kolkata or is it just for Assurance staff?

Why does PWC Kolkata SDC pay so low?
Only 16lpa fixed (senior associate 1), is it worth joining?

Are people who joined in January not receiving any hikes this year at ac kolkata?

Hi Fishes

I have 12 years of experience in FP&A profile.. Done MBA in 2010.. looking out for a job..anyone has opening in their company..expecting CTC of 25L

Is anyone else having doubts about starting their side hustle business? I’m struggling with taking that leap! I’m def not quitting my job though lol

Been working on mostly (about 70%) public sector policy and strategy at Big 4 for most of my career. Often go up against MBB on RFPs and have a decent win rate. Would I be too senior to come in as a lateral hire? I guess it’s all about client networks at this level, and being government, it’s locationally dependent - so which markets have need?

From Los Angeles, looking to get into the vending machine side gig. Any advice for someone just starting?

I was tasked with finding a new Vendor Management System and Inventory Management System. I am curious as to what other people are currently using and the pros and cons that are associated. Any info would be helpful.

Hi folks, i have recently joined tcs and now i had received a RnD kind of story and i have prepared the demo and also given the code to client as it was split between me and one client side developer. There are bugs in project but none of them are assigned to me. I had attended all the bug review meetings. Will it be a wise move to ask manager to assign me some bugs? Or should i just wait

It is so painful seeing PwC and Deloitte folks posting about ratings, promotions, and raises knowing that EY won’t have any official word on anything for 1-2 months.

How easy is it to move from an investment bank firm to a tech company?

Shower thought:
Why did Toronto (or Canada?) change the exit signs from the classic red EXIT sign to the green running man? Wouldn’t it confuse more people especially elders in finding the exit?

Also isn’t it a waste of money for businesses to replace perfectly functional exit signs when renovating?

Hello, I recently was reached out to by an in-house recruiter at a similar but slightly different company than the one I currently work for. The recruiter provided a base range and an OTE range. The lower end of that range is what I am currently making. The higher end of that range is almost 200k more than my current comp. The role is almost identical. I wasn’t looking to move, but that higher end range would set my family up very nicely for our goals. But I am happy at my current company. Help?

Anyone have any insight into the Dallas office of Holland & Knight? Thoughts, feelings, concerns?

Thoughts on how the upcoming recession will affect the law industry?

Debt Finance nyc biglaw attorney considering a move to Houston for financial reasons. Can anyone tell what it would be like (the good and bad)? I see a lot of firms including mine paying the same salary and wonder what would I not like?

How's inflation and cost of living in Texas this year and any predictions moving forward? With the recession looming or already here I'd like to relocate to somewhere cheaper (currently in Seattle), but only if it's going to stay that way.

Do most firms start reporting years in September or January? Prior firm did an August year for counting hours and then another did January (both Amlaw 200). Looking at an Amlaw 100 to lateral in the fall (so trying to anticipate how much of the year I’ll have). I’ll ask what bonus/reporting year but just curious if most follow the same.

Anyone have any guidance on how the Roe v Wade situation has played out at work? Anyone come into any issues with Partners? Or anyone impressed with new policies they’ve brought in to accommodate the issue?

Has anyone successfully transferred offices within Texas? Dallas to Austin.

I saw some job postings on LinkedIn for Vedder Price. Does anyone have insight regarding the firm and culture

Can anyone give me insight on Winstead Dallas? I am considering laterally to Dallas from Chicago & have a screening interview with Winstead coming up.

Any Intel on Sidley Houston office? Transactional in particular? Culture etc.

Not necessarily Big Law specific but any firms hiring 2-3 year L&E associates in the Dallas area?

I’m a 4th-year at a midsize firm doing mostly oil and gas work, but I’m looking to change practice areas so I can get away from a dying/morally problematic industry and move into EC/VC, Corporate, tech transactions, and/or privacy and cybersecurity (have CIPP/US & /E). I’m not having much luck with recruiters or applying directly to firms and companies, so I’m thinking of hiring a career coach to help me hone my applications, cover letters, etc. Any suggestions?

Lynn Pinker, a lit boutique in Dallas, just matched Millbank at 215k.

Anyone have insight into Clark Hill? Salaries?

So the question has been asked a few times in the main Big Law bowl but keeps getting derailed into a political issue. As someone with a more conservative disposition anyway I'm interested in the day to day of life and work in Texas as opposed to NYC (or similar).

So, what are the pros and cons of living in Texas and working in Texas Biglaw?

Winstead or Jackson Walker people in Dallas (or if you know someone in these office) — how often do you work weekends and what time do you generally “log off” for the day? Also curious as to average annualized hours. Thank you so much!

Has anyone here transitioned from small/midsize firm to Big Law? How was the transition and impact on WLB

I’m a non-TX immigration attorney mentoring a UT student who went to my undergrad. He’s done incredibly well in OCI and pre-OCI. Thus far, he’s landed interviews with (all in Houston): Baker Botts, Sidley Austin, Kirkland, Winston Strawn, Reed Smith, Norton Rose, and Locke Lord. Also Perkins Coie in Dallas. He’s leaning transactional, but also open to litigation. Any insights/advice on these firms in the TX market? Any to avoid?

What do you think of the LSAT decision? Personally I think it might be a little unfair to suddenly abolish it when hundreds of thousands of students have had to take it over the last few years and beyond. But I get that it's expensive. Anyways, good idea or bad idea?

If buy the partners you work with regularly a holiday gift, how much do you spend? Usually I get baked goods or food items which you can’t tell the actual amount spent on. This year, though, I’d like to support local restaurants by encouraging people to order takeout—hence, giving gift cards.

How much is appropriate for a restaurant gift card from an associate to a partner?