I’m considering leaving big law (AM 25 firm) for a mid-size firm (in the AM 140-180 range). My worry is that my WLB will not meaningfully improve and my main reason for leaving my current firm is to be a more involved and engaged parent. Any suggestions on how to assess whether my WLB will improve before accepting the offer? I’ve read countless horror stories of people who left big law only to work similar hours with significantly less pay

Been getting some interesting ads in Georgia. Got a letter about how Jon Ossoff is going to destroy Georgia’s economy and attacking him and his character. This was generated by David Perdue.

Ossoffs response? Bring up all the ridiculousness Perdue has done and how he’s left Georgia in a worse position. Didn’t say Ossoffs name once, just said get rid of Perdue.

Republicans go low, democrats play smart.

I still think Biden is going to win this. Just not by the landslide we hoped for.

Getting into Mt Biking. Anything I need to know? Gear that’s must have. Bought a Specialized Fuse Fattie/29. I have the option to stay with the fat 27in or change out for reg 29. Recommendations?

What are your best recommendations for places to see live music and check out art in Atlanta?

Hey everyone, have people started going back into the office in Toronto or are most companies still slowly transitioning back in?

Hi Fishes, I joined FIS global Pune recently. What are benefits of National pension scheme - employer contribution at FIS ? Any idea?

Also where we can use meal card?


FIS

Was hired shortly after graduating in mid-May. Any other new hires willing to talk about their experiences joining a company/organization during the pandemic? Most of my friends were either hired for big companies last summer, or have decided to put off job hunting until the market is less messy.

Hi Fishes.

Could anyone please share review on hiring, wlb and firing of Birlasoft? Needed.

if you had no limitations & could work in any agency in the world, which one would it be?

How much would you expect a AD of forecasting at big pharma to make? Glassdoor says 161 average but that feels low to me.

Best SF based tech/tech infrastructure firm to work for as an accountant?

Bought a 300k end unit townhouse in Atlanta, 14 months ago with 10% down (3.65% interest rate). Prices in subdivision have been increasing over that period. This month 2 non-end units listed for 330k and sold right away. The opposite end unit on my 5 unit building was listed for 340k and is currently pending. What is the best way to stop paying PMI since since I should be at 20% equity?

What’s the best way to turn down a 2nd interview? During the 1st interview, I learned that the compensation for the role is not within the range that I am looking for and requires 400 more billable hours a year than what I bill now. I’d basically be laterally for my current salary just to bill 400 more hours. I also wasn’t aware that the local office was strictly ID. Firm website advertises lots of practice areas. Any advice? TIA!

Is it wise decision to invest more than 3% in PPP. Now a days cgi share price is growing rapidly.

Any thought on individual contribution(more than 3%)

# CGI

Any ID attorneys get their CPCU? Trying to make myself more marketable as claims counsel or in-house for a carrier (not doing ID).

FLORIDA: can an attorney accept services as payment from a client? (E.g: drafting a demand letter for a client in exchange for web design services)

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. 🤬

Thoughts re. Whether 145k at insurance defense Am Law 200 firm in so cal is average comp for associate with 4-5 years experience in insurance defense? TIA.

Best small carry on? They keep shrinking the acceptable luggage size and half of the models out there don't qualify

What do you do in between meetings where you don't have enough time to get anything done but it's like too much time to do nothing.

What is everyone’s: (1) billable hours this year; (2) practice group; (3) year; and (4) size of law firm?

How to switch practice areas? I’ve been in immigration for 3 years now and need a change. How do you convince employers you’re a good fit for a role you don’t have any experience with?

Insight on Venable?

7 year lawyer here. Been with the same big national firm all 7 years (not BigLaw) doing complex litigation. Been working remote a long time due to moving around for wife’s job. As a result of the moving was bumped off partner track. I’m looking at a great small firm that will be a practice change (but still litigation). I’m told they’re looking for someone with less experience and they’re skeptical because of my experience. It’s frustrating. How do I overcome this?

Any firms adopted a remote/hybrid system permanently???? We’re back in office full time and omg I hate it so much.

If you could ask for anything at your firm what would you ask for? (Something realistic but a stretch)

If you and your girlfriend went to law school together, were you together the night the bar results came back? What if one of you doesn’t pass / and the other feels like they can’t celebrate?

I'm in a litigation, about 9 months in. Is it normal that I spend majority of my time making bundles for my partners (printing, binding, moving docs in a different order whenever there are new documents or he wants to add stuff) reviewing documents and making tables (e.g. dates, which documents are from where), and the only legal work is like notices of admission, list of documents, the occasional research? I'm so bored and I want to quit but I don't know if I have unrealistic expectations.

When is it appropriate to follow up after an interview for a lateral position? Had a screener call 2 weeks ago and then an interview with the partner + senior associate last Thursday where it was mentioned that they would “likely” want me to meet more people. I’m getting anxious but don’t want to bug them!

Am 2 months in to a new job with billable hours and I am miserable. How do I seamlessly go back to my old firm? Is this move a career killer?

Any insight on working as a staff attorney at Sidley as far as pay, growth, hours, etc.? I had someone reach out to me about a staff attorney role there and just want to hear opinions.

Interviewing with Cordell & Cordell next week for a SouthEastern associate position. Any tips? Things I should know about the firm/position? Things to avoid?