I’m a relatively new lawyer (3 years), and I’ve never had something like this come up before. I recently received a letter at work from Marquis Who’s Who, informing me that I was nominated and approved as a candidate to represent Women in Law from my state in an upcoming edition of Who’s Who in America. Is this worth accepting, or is it kind of frivolous? Thank you for any guidance!

Does any have a computer based program to help take IEP data ? I have seen ieppal and whale shark software. Is there any others ?

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Is it possible to change joining location in BofA?

After spending 40 yrs in education. As a special Ed high school teacher, what kind of part time job can I do either from home or close by?

Does JPMC Chicago (10 S Dearborn) have any monthly parking employee discounts? Tyty

If I go back to my home country and interview for US roles and I get an offer can I come back? My h1 stamp is expired so I would have to restamp it

Mitch McConnell and Trump refuse to formally take up passed legislation from the House. We are reaching a point where the damage might be irreversible.

Best way to get a consulting job in the U.S?

Based on experience from working at PwC what is the best Tax group to work for?

Let me tell all of you new joiners. If the relocation assistance is not mentioned in your offer letter, you are not eligible for relocation claim.
Recruiter might tell you that it is a default process in EY for people relocating from their current location to EY location, but after joining it might not be true, people will ask you for its mention in offer letter which they would not have given earlier.

Going freelance for the first time. I’m very nervous about it. Is there anything I should watch out for in my contact? Any suggestions?

Got an offer to give away Damien Harris for Mike Carter.. is that a good deal? Full ppr league

I recently graduated with a Bachelors degree in Business Management. I also have an Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies. I’m currently employed as a Conflict Analyst and my experience thus far has been in legal/ supporting roles. Wondering if there are any specific roles where my legal conflict analyst skills and my business degree might be a good fit for.

I’m looking to hire someone to do basic data entry. Anyone have a service that they like?

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I am working as ios developer in datamatics global services. Looking for job change, it will be helpful if u refer me in your organization
Total experience - 2 years
Notice period- less than 15 days
Current ctc- 4.13lpa

Is anyone actually buying luxury items nowadays? I’m personally noticing less spending to prepare myself for the upcoming so called recession. Just curious if others’ shopping behaviors are also changing

Anyone have any feedback on the work environment at citi Bank in Wilmington, DE?

🐠 what airlines do you fly / think is the best for points? I’m flying AA till I get exec platinum at EOY but then going to status match to another airline - AA is shit.

Looking at Strategy and Ops roles at Google (mostly in Chicago). I have 13YOE at various top companies. Harvard UG, Booth MBA. Wondering how best to represent my experiences in my resume and highlight relevant achievements. Anyone up for reviewing my resume or general advice here?

I just got offered a job with a firm that has billable hour requirements. I’ve never had had billable hours. Is is appropriate to ask what the billable requirements are? I have a good idea from someone I know who works in a different department but want to confirm what they told me. They also provided vacation time of 3-5 weeks. I’m assuming that’s work weeks, but is that appropriate to ask for clarification? I don’t want them to think that’s all I care about, but these are important to me.

Curious how typical it is to feel extreme imposter syndrome as a 1st year...I’m a few weeks in at a biglaw firm and for the first time in my life I feel like everyone else is running laps around me...I’m not getting a lot of work but I’m second-guessing myself on nearly everything I do...is this normal?

Secretary filed my MSJ under the wrong case number, so she never filed the motion. The court now rejected the motion. This is California Superior Court - anyone have any suggestions on what I can/should do??

Any books/articles recommendations for a young solicitor in how to adjust to big law environment (I.e. office hierarchies, how to watch your back in such a competitive market, etc)?

Taken a bunch of L’s recently; not selected for a fellowship, not selected for an award from my undergrad days, and now just lost a case before my state Supreme Court. Feeling real down and wondering why I even try

Will the discourse be as hot on here once (hopefully not if) COVID ends? Surely lawyers have other things to argue about!

Examples of billing narratives for strategy discussion with your partner about tasks related to an acquisition closing? Thank you!

Agreed to serve as local counsel for another attorney in my firm (different office). Answered complaint and then the case fell off the rails. Turns out firm has a conflict of interest that was missed in initial check, client has been instructed to retain a new attorney, court has ordered us to withdraw and client to produce documents by Wednesday. I keep reaching out to the attorney who I am assisting to ask if I can file my withdrawal and for the name of the new attorney and nothing. (Cont.)

Given the massive supply chain issues right now, I’m trying to start my Christmas shopping early this year. Looking for ideas on good gifts for assistants - we’ve done blankets, candles, coffee/tea previous years (and we try to stay away from gift cards) so it feels like we’ve run out of options. All suggestions welcome!

Any mid-sized firms pay Cravath/Millbank in the SF/Silicon Valley area?

Any US qualified attorneys apply to practice in Ireland or other EU country? Any advice for trying to practice in the EU as a US attorney?

How do you know when you deserve a raise? I’ve been working as a real estate closing attorney for 4 months making 80k in Atlanta GA. With rising rent prices and what not I feel like I could really use a raise, besides that I do good work. Part of me feels like I just need to be grateful that I have a job and then another part of me doesn’t want to fall into the trap of undervaluing myself.

Going to my first mediation tomorrow - I’m representing the plaintiff. Any advice?

Prepping to interview for an associate corporate counsel position at a construction co. I have limited experience repping a small manufacturing Corp. How to convince them to take a chance on me?

this might be a long shot but does anyone on here work in a publishing/media law? is there a legal path in the publishing industry?

Hey guys!

Does anyone have any insight on getting a paralegal position with the NYC District Attorney’s office? My little sister (recently graduated) is interested in that role, but unfortunately I’m located on the other side of the country working in a different sector (so I am of no help). Any insight would be appreciated!

Anyone else completely over doing work when it's your first day back from vacation?

A friend has failed the bar a few times, and it has so affected him that he decided he won’t try again. Fortunately he had a career prior to school and returned to it (with massive loan debt). I understand we are in a pandemic, but I can’t help but think of him every time I hear discussion of the diploma privilege bar admission alternative to the bar exam. Do you think this is the best alternative?

Recruiters and other attorneys have been calling my work phone at the office asking if I’m interested in a position?? Isn’t that a no no?