Is it normal for law firms to put a blanket ban on trading all securities? Im a Junior lateraling to a new firm, and I’m reading it for the first time, and don’t feel too great about that

H ello everyone, what are some good LinkedIn learning or certifications that are good for someone with a Healthcare Administration BS and Healthcare Informatics MS, with a strong background in Revenue Cycle Management. I am trying to become more marketable. Also, I am open for new opportunities.

Hello folks,
Looking for flat and flatmate
Location - Gurgaon
Flat - preferably a fully furnished 2BHK, under 15k per head, within 7km radius of office (unless its significantly economical)

Thanks.

Does PwC reimburse for the cost of the CIPP exam?

Considering digital agencies but I’m not sure what level Visual Design Lead is? Is it the equivalent of a Sr Designer? Sr Art Director? Creative Director? Design Director?

How is the UX research team at Amazon? Do you particularly like the culture?

CIPD vs. SHRM?

Anyone else have clients that request to run production costs through Octerra? It’s a new request from my clients procurement team and I’m hoping to hear some insider scoop. Thanks!

Today a client announced that they lied to CMS about their benefits program readiness. This, after telling us two weeks ago they rolled out their front-end interface at the start of 2022 (4-5 months before their program will actually be ready) and have unhappy customers now.

Offer is 130k base, 5 sign on, 80k rsu. I want 145k base, how can I ask the recruiter for this? I would sign at 145k

Any agencies we know of that have tried or are planning to try bringing remote employees back to office? Is there any way around it if you don't want to?

When u travel internationally with plans to work the whole week there, Since u have to travel during the weekend, do u get a day off to compensate for the lost travel day(s)? I not an hourly employee.

Buying a condo in Streeterville - living for 2-3 years, and then rent out. Any pros and cons in this area that I need to be aware of? Thanks!!

My firm has been pushing us to go back to the office since June, and every single day now they are sending pro-office propaganda. You can convince me there are benefits to being in the office, but good grief, let us work from home once or twice a week! Otherwise I’m out.

I’m a first year. My second year associate keeps assigning me and a summer associate full days’ work on the weekend and Friday nights without the instruction of the seniors and partner. I find it unacceptable since the timeline and instruction is completely arbitrary. What should I do here?

It looks like I may clear conflicts about a week before I'm scheduled to take a vacation at my current firm. I was told by my current firm that I won't be able to get coverage for all my matters and will likely need to be available to work for a few hours a day during this vacation. How should I handle this? Is it inevitable that I'll have to work during my vacation right before I quit or is there a way to avoid it?

Surprise all associate call at 11 today. Wonder what this could possibly be about. We were told last week that associate pay cuts were not happening but could later. I guess later is one week, lol.

Thoughts on denton’s DC office?

Recs/expectations for gifts for legal assistants during the holidays when you are in a team-based support model where a legal assistant has several attorneys?

Scenario: baby coming in January and have an offer to lateral. Current firm gives 12 weeks of parental leave. New firm wants decision by next week. Would like to give a few weeks notice to current firm about leaving but need the entire parental leave. Parental leave can be taken at either firm but importantly, need the full time off and not work at all. What to do and when to do it (ie provide notices etc.). Thanks!

With the lateral market booming, what are the odds of a second year lit associate being able to lateral into a corporate practice somewhere? The only thing I like about lit is discovery and reviewing documents and transactional work seems more my speed.

What’s your favorite NYC suburb (yes, ugh, NJ included) to live in and why? We’re going to need to move in the next year or two, max. Need to consider school districts and commute times to midtown NYC.

Someone needs to explain to me why I need to urgently (like yesterday) explain a matter to the people running the specific part of the deal (noting to them that OC’s request is nonsense because Y) only to be copied two days later - “my colleague X will provide”.

Other than Gibson Dunn, which V20ish firms have strong employment practices?

Anyone here transition for litigation to consumer financial regulatory work? What’s the good and the bad? Do have enough work to make bonus?

Anybody here receive a job from the Loyola IP fair in Chicago? Trademark/Copyright track 3L for the CA bar.

Anyone else sick of equity partners constantly telling their practice groups that the market is cooling off and everyone should step it up? I almost forwarded him the 5 recruiter/firm emails I received while on our weekly practice group call. Hilarious how firms are trying to reclaim the in control narrative with veiled threats.

Thoughts on Snell & Wilmer

How much do you bill for reviewing a client email and/or sending a response? Do you ever get any pushback billing for that?

I am really mad at my firm. Do I complete the Vault survey today or wait until I have cooled off? Today, right?

I’m pretty sure colleagues at my firm are inflating their billable hours. Is this the norm? I suspect many of you will think this is obvious and/or that I’m naive but wtf? I find hitting 2200 is tough even with a good sized work load. Am I just expected to play the game? I don’t want to sound self-righteous but if most are lying just to make the requirement, then maybe the requirement should be lower.

Has anyone worked with Matthew Syrkin at O’Melveny? Thoughts?

Looking to switch from a boutique firm into big law and make a move into corporate from litigation. Anyone have experiences doing this? Also, does anyone know which firms are more willing to hire laterals from outside of big law and which ones won’t?