I'm an 8th year associate at an AMLaw 200 (low end of the 200). My numbers are good enough to probably make partner this year but several in my position in past several years have taken a year as of counsel before going to partner. The firm seems to be shifting toward this as the more common path to partnership and encouraging that approach, generally, although giving me input in which I want to pursue. Anyone else seeing this trend? Thoughts?

Which Big4 Firms in Texas provide the best chance for Asians to make partners/managing directors ?

Where are you all from?!

I am from S.Korea! ^^

Hi Fishes
I have an offer from GlobalLogic , can anyone please share reviews of this organization .
Thanks

With the new point system with Marriott/SPG are they going to re evaluate hotels categories? Currently a cat 7 hotels are 35,000 points it looks like the new cat 7 standard is 60,000

Do you consider your in-laws family? For example, if your spouse’s sibling has children, do you consider those kids as your family or your spouse’s family?

Idk who Dream is, but having #dreamfacereveal trend with HE'S UGLY on Twitter has to hurt 😕

On a related note, has anyone on here been a viral meme?

I’d rather quit than revise this agreement.

Please like 11 to open dms.

Hi everyone!!! 24, M, looking to connect with another guy :-)

Any F in nyc wanna hang out this weekend? 30 M here.

Is IBM good in WLB and job security?

Has anyone heard/worked at the management consultancy firm Optimus Sbr ? If so what are thoughts/reviews of their accelerator program?

What has the radical left passed that infringes on your liberties?

Should The Flash be canceled because of Ezra Miller's behavior? It's sad to see how he's gone off the rails.

TC New grad Software Engineer
Base: $110k
Sign-On: $35k
RSU: $120k/3years
Relocation: $20k

Starting fresh with virtually $0 savings and $0 worth of financial literacy, whats the best course of action? any advice is greatly appreciated!

Can I take sick leave in my notice period in wipro?

Hi Guys, Any idea on the hike % for 2021 EOY appraisal for respective rating??
And also any updates on when it will be communicated??

What are the best security consulting firms with a focus on the federal sector?

Has anyone asked for a refund for payments made towards student loans during the pandemic and actually received it yet?

Anyone has good suggestions for dressing while pregnant?

How do you properly vet a law firm? I feel the associates I speak with talk up the firm and aren’t always candid.

I'm a long time prosecutor getting into the ID game and billable hours. Are there any resources out there that can help me get more effective/efficient without spending months/years learning the hard way? Some days I'm at the office 10 hours, took virtually no breaks and yet only bill 7. 🤬

All of my experience is in litigation but I think I might like real estate more. Any advice on how to sell myself to a real estate firm?

California 🐟 does your vacation payout when you leave your job get taxed at regular wage, or bonus, levels? Does your employer have discretion to choose?

If I was interested in looking for a job outside of law that was more consulting oriented, what kind of recruiter would I use?

Can you share first year salary for midsize firms? I'm in NJ, but curious to hear other markets. Also billable targets? Thanks!

Anyone else here kinda like doing doc review? (In moderation of course)

Last associates committee meeting is coming up. Partners have asked each associate to come up with... not one... but FIVE marketing ideas. Other than reeling out “we offer competitive pay” in job postings, what are some good ones your firm does?

I’m struggling a bit. If I knew how to market well, I certainly wouldn’t be in this position.

What is a reasonable pay increase? This will be my first pay increase. I make 70k now and will be starting my second year at big law. I had 3 years of prior experience before joining the firm.

How long did you have to wait from last round interview until offer? (Public sector)

I am a federal government attorney (DOJ) with 2.5 years of litigation and bankruptcy experience. I want to break into tech companies/finance and apply for jobs @ Google, Robinhood, etc. Does anyone have any connections I can leverage?

Which one would you choose?

1) Am100 firm with 1900+ billable hour requirement, very reputable in the region
2) Am200 firm with 1750+ billable hour requirement, less reputable in the region because it’s a satellite office, pays $35k less than option 1

Anyone here work in litigation for a few years after law school, and then leave to clerk for a federal judge for 2 years? If so, did you have any difficulty finding a job at a law firm for after the clerkship is over / did this set back your career progression law firm-wise at all?

For associates who have lateraled in the last 6 months or so, what made you decide to move? Has your situation improved since moving? I’m a transactional mid-level & I’ve interviewed with some great firms recently. I’m struggling to get excited though…it just seems like no matter where I go I’ll be overworked & under appreciated. Hoping there are some positive stories out there to give me hope. Haha

Does anyone know the salary for a westlaw account executive? also a contact for a westlaw recruiter?

Does anyone know the reputation of the Boston based Morgan and Morgan attorneys? Is it a good working environment?

Negotiating a settlement. I’m at $10k, opposing counsel is at $20k. My client won’t go higher than $15k. OC has come down to 17.5k and says his client won’t budge from that. Do I offer 12.5k so we can hopefully meet in the middle at 15k? Is that how the settlement game is played? Seems dumb we can’t just say let’s meet in the middle now and be done with this. (I’m a first year, first time negotiating a settlement on my own and I don’t want to screw this up!)

We have motion sensor lights in my office and the sensor is far from my desk. Consequently, if I'm on a long WebEx, the lights go out and it's embarrassing. The building won't change the sensor. Anyone find a solution for this (aside from standing up and moving, which would be very awkward)? I can't rearrange my office.

Has anyone transitioned from litigation to corporate counsel/contracts type work? If so, how’d you like the change?