I’m a second year in a niche finance group, trying to retool into a more gen corp group or M&A (so I can get better exits). Does anyone have any advice for lateraling to retool? I’ve had a few interviews but it keeps coming down to not having enough M&A/corp experience. I’ve tried to move groups internally but that hasn’t worked either, and I’m open to any size firm.

Expecting an offer today from Deloitte consulting (commercial). Would love to hear tips and advice on how to react to the call and negotiate/what to negotiate more for. I was laid off back in the fall and will 100 percent take the offer - super excited!! But don’t want to show my emotions. TIA

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Anyone here well-versed in condo/HOA insurance (HOA master policy vs HO-6)? I’m trying to see if there’s a way I can find out the states that requires the association to be primary insurance. Thank you in advance 😊

Hope everyone in Victoria is coping during these times.

wonder where all the Deloitte new members went today 🤡

Any good book recommendations?

I have taken couple of days off to relax and I am planning to spend most of my time making my island prettier 🤣 It feels so good to play AC on a Monday morning!

Which biglaw corporate practices are most attractive for in house? Currently do a mix of ECVC and M&A and looking to focus on the former but don’t want to close any doors down the line.

If you have a lace wedding dress, would you get a lace veil or a beaded one? It's been hard trying to find similar/exact lace.

How is the trend of Data Analyst jobs in healthcare industry?

Did I just finish binging the 2nd season of Indian Matchmaking? Why yes, yes I did.

Hi All, I've been offered a 10.7LPA by TCS. What will be my take home monthly and the take home on a variable payout month? Approx value is good.

TIA

Anyone in Virtusa got intimation about H1B lottery results?

Any insight into Jackson Lewis NYC office? Compensation, billable hours, WLB? I would be a 2-3 year

Deloitte forensics: How often is it that you are unstaffed long enough for them to terminate you? Does that happen often? Do they help you find new projects?

Is the CVA exam worth pursuing?

Any POC M&A midlevels here actually feel you are treated fairly? What firm? Have been at 2 firms and have lost hope any M&A groups exist that grant us the same grace and opportunities as others :/

Any insight in Sidley’s global finance practice? Type of deals/clients and internal dynamics. Thanks!

Any insight on Proskauer’s NYC L&E practice group? Good place for associates?

Currently an associate at a V30 and negotiating a partnership position at another V30. What is the correct way to maximize the pay in the negotiation as a lateral partner? I’m afraid of settling at a lower price than what they can do at the top end of the range! Do I anchor by asking for an outrageous figure or let them offer a salary figure first?

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What is your definition of “underwater”? As in number of hours

If you are leaving your firm and putting in your two weeks notice, what should be on your checklist to make sure your transition is the smoothest, both for you and for the firm you’re leaving?

Curious how compensation works for counsel at top-tier law firms. How much do counsel make? Is it relatively set/lockstep salary, or does it vary significantly based on hours? Do counsel have hours requirements?

Have opportunity to work in my firm’s London satellite office for about a year and a half, and then come back to NY headquarters. In good standing with firm and have M&A and capital markets experience. Did not start traveling abroad until my bar trip (did not grow up with the money for trips like that) and think it would be a good personal and professional experience. Any thoughts / advice?

Partners - Do you ever take vacations?

I have been at my current firm for about 1.5 years, and in that entire time the partner in my group hasn't been out of the office a single time. Is that normal? I can't tell if it's standard for big law partners to not take time off, if the dynamics for my group may be different (only 1 partner in the entire group), or it the partner I work with is just a masochist.

I know this question is somewhat vague and broad but I’ll soon be joining a Banking & Finance team (in BigLaw) as a junior associate. I’d be grateful for any tips on how to thrive in this role. What characteristics make a good junior transactional lawyer?

one thing I do not do is pick up the phone before 9:30…after 7 years, you would think they’d learn.

Anyone looking for an apartment in LIC?

Has anyone considered moving from NYC to Houston? Any advice of why not to do it apart from the Texas heat. The homes are so much bigger and taxes much lower.

Reposting: anxious q- should incoming juniors start thinking of backup plans? Were offers revoked in 08/09? Or start dates pushed? Would be starting at a V10 in lit if that helps. Thanks all.

Hey. For people who’ve moved laterally, how did you deal with the request for references from your current employer?

Anyone have any advice for someone interested in getting an MBA to either go in-house or break into securities litigation. 5th year associate here.

Corporate attorneys in NY, how many hours do you work? Please also list your year. Thanks!

Any insight on Fragomen?