Is there a particular mid law firm in Houston or Dallas that am 200 regional firms are more likely to hire from? Are id firms like Thompson coe, Wilson elser, Lewis brisbois, Galloway Johnson, serpe jones, mcglinchey stafford, resnick and Louis all thought of the same? Do firms hire more from a particular one? What type of firm would be “in between” those id firms and regional firms like frost brown Todd, baker donelson etc. Thanks!

I just need some Brugal rum, Aventura or Romeo Santos songs on repeat all night…

Going to Montreal for a bachelor party in early summer. Where is a good spot in the city for an Airbnb? Want something that won't require ubering everywhere. Will be visiting bar scene and whatnot

What is the best way to cope with random bystanders teasing you on the street?

Can someone from UST help me with a referral? I can share the job id from careers portal? Thanks!

I have to tell my parents that I got engaged this weekend. They haven’t been taking the coming out well over the last year (i.e have isolated themselves from their community, screaming and crying when I’m on the phone with mom, dad hasn’t spoken to me since July). I’m incredibly nervous about this conversation. Going to have it in about two hours. Any words of advice?

Hey fishes,

Anyone recently joined LTI as senior data engineer P2?

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Anyone considering switching to fintech?

Does anyone know what DC1 role means in Ireland?

Best moves after becoming PMM? I've been in the role for 4-5 years now but looking to really challenge myself - I am not sure what the next leap would be other than moving into leadership or starting my own company. Thoughts?

Everyone says Geico car insurance is cheap . However for me it is most expensive. I went for Allstate/State farm which were cheaper than Geico. Am I missing something?

Anyone know much about Big 4 competitors, say largest accounting firms rank 5-10? Looking for a friend

Does anyone have a negotiation template for entry level recruiting coordinator. I’m going to be discussing my salary and benefits package and want to be able to ask the right questions and say the right things. Thanks in advance!

Does anyone need a hr coordinator, or entry level talent acquisitions coordinator that is 100 remote? Remote jobs are extremely competitive and when I find job posts on LinkedIn there are already over 100 applicants. Very competitive!I am open minded about salary,I have so much interest in expanding my skills. I have about a year of recruiting in the staffing industry and 6 months as an hr assistant for a corporate/manufacturing company. MA in Hr and will be testing for phr in July. Thank you

Seeking guidance. We had an employee reach out asking us to address tragedies happening in the world. Looking for advice, thoughts, guidance on when and how to voice support or guidance on things that happen outside the workplace. The list of things to address in the world feels so long. What do you do at your company?

Best things to do in Marrakech?

How's inflation and cost of living in Texas this year and any predictions moving forward? With the recession looming or already here I'd like to relocate to somewhere cheaper (currently in Seattle), but only if it's going to stay that way.

Can anyone provide me with insight as to what a comfortable salary would be in Austin, TX? Looking to move and Austin has become a possibility.

Any thoughts on Polsinelli real estate group in Dallas? How’s the pay, WLB, hour requirement etc. thank you!

Thinking about lateraling to Dallas as a PE M&A third year associate from NYC. Which firm do larger deals? Public M&A? KE, Sidley, Gibson, or VE? Can you survive at any of the firms doing 2000 hours?

Any Dallas firms looking for junior litigation associates right now?

Texas Big Law friends, might I suggest donating some of that big law cash to causes that are pro-gun control and anti-mass murder of children? I hope you’ll join me.

Austin recruiter recommendations? Looking at real estate/finance/corporate!

Did you vote? I finally made time after work yesterday.

If you had to choose between Dallas or Houston to practice RE. My wife wants to move to Texas and we're narrowing options. Chime in if there's somewhere better I should be looking.

Anyone have thoughts on Akin Gump in Houston? Weighing lateral options as a mid-level.

Anyone else experiencing pencils down?

Anyone have any guidance on how the Roe v Wade situation has played out at work? Anyone come into any issues with Partners? Or anyone impressed with new policies they’ve brought in to accommodate the issue?

recommendations for firm with good real WLB and open to remote work in Dallas or Atlanta? Doesn’t have to be true big law. Terrified to get it wrong…again… for the 4th time. 6th year Real Estate.

Thoughts on how the upcoming recession will affect the law industry?

Debt Finance nyc biglaw attorney considering a move to Houston for financial reasons. Can anyone tell what it would be like (the good and bad)? I see a lot of firms including mine paying the same salary and wonder what would I not like?

Has anyone successfully transferred offices within Texas? Dallas to Austin.

I’m a 4th-year at a midsize firm doing mostly oil and gas work, but I’m looking to change practice areas so I can get away from a dying/morally problematic industry and move into EC/VC, Corporate, tech transactions, and/or privacy and cybersecurity (have CIPP/US & /E). I’m not having much luck with recruiters or applying directly to firms and companies, so I’m thinking of hiring a career coach to help me hone my applications, cover letters, etc. Any suggestions?

Winstead or Jackson Walker people in Dallas (or if you know someone in these office) — how often do you work weekends and what time do you generally “log off” for the day? Also curious as to average annualized hours. Thank you so much!

Folks that have worked in Big Law in other areas of the country, what do you feel is different about being in Texas? I've been offered a role in NYC but may decline because I'm just happier here, culturally.

Any Intel on Sidley Houston office? Transactional in particular? Culture etc.