Is there any big law firms thats actually diverse?

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Hi all, can anyone let me know know about Doyen Info solutions?

The voice of an outlook email notification gives me anxiety. Does anyone else feel this way or know how i can calm myself? This is a new feeling

AST still rallying despite just over 150 watchers on StockTwits and pretty low social media coverage... tends to get spiked down after a run, so might want to wait, but something’s up

What is the interview process for Front end Developer experienced ?Do they ask DSA too ?

What are you drinking this evening?

Berger Singerman? Culture, salary, bonus, work, hours, partnership prospects? Any insight appreciated. Thx!

Does anyone else here have a career in academia? Is the salary worth it?

Hi Fishes do anyone have received MSI yet?!

How does your firm measure utilization? I work for a small boutique that defines it as utilization = number of billable hours/2,080 and full bonus payout occurs at 80% plus.

I always thought of Oracle as the evil empire, but for real, what's it like working for them?

Found an attractive posting and I don't want to pass up something good over an opinion I formed as a high school linux geek.

Hi fishes,
How is the wlb in Amex?

What’s everyone up to this weekend? 🥳

Is it appropriate to give your PL a gift (MD)? It was a promotion year to SM…

Had a lateral “screener” interview for an AmLaw 100 firm in May with 2 partners and was ghosted (but never given a formal rejection). I received a call two weeks ago asking me to interview, with HR stating that they were looking to make additions & wouldn’t string someone along. I had my callback with about 5 people and am now being asked to meet with further people. Is that normal?

Anyone on these food antitrust cases? Not looking to disclose details just wanna know if suffering alone.

Are y’all finding your white male bosses to be incompetent as hell or is just me? And they will milk you for all your brilliance and try to squeeze every ounce of labor out of you.

First gen, first year lawyer here. What do you do when you have family members who expect money from me every paycheck. I try to stand my ground but I get guilt tripped, especially when those family members were there for me.

It’s getting hard to save money when there is this expectation that I must give them money every paycheck. It feels like I have nothing for myself.

I’m a woman of color and my legal assistant is a white man…this feels…good?

Have you ever joined a firm purely based on how many POC would be in your practice area?

Does anyone have any side hustles apart from their day-to-day? If so, what are some suggestions that work well while practicing law?

Just saw this quote from the Minari movie ads and it kinda reminded me of being in BigLaw:
“Minari grows: It comes in the pockets of immigrants, dies in the first year, thrives in the second, and purifies the water and the soil around it.”

What are some good websites to use for searching and applying for job postings? I am looking to lateral and have been using LinkedIn and Indeed so far. Any other ideas?

Thinking of pivoting from insurance defense to something more meaningful and (dare I say it) with more work life balance. Currently in my 7th year of practice and am just tired of ID. Anyone make the transition? Any advice?

Does anyone in this group have ADHD? Are you finding that working in a law firm setting and billing hours is just not something they can do or is it possible with the proper medication and therapy?

I don’t cut my hours, I consistently reach 7 hours a day, but it’s not enough to meet my firm’s minimum requirement. I’m usually working 9 hours/day.

Any one here based out in the Middle East? If so, what's your experience. Would you recommend it. I am 32F - African Descent planning to relocate to the UAE.

How was Diwali for everyone? Do anything fun? I am exhausted after seeing so much family but grateful!

Anyone in this bowl based in Central Florida that would like to connect?

Did anyone from your past tell you you wouldnt make it as a lawyer? Did you ever rub it in their face later that you in fact did?? 😂

I know there's a lot going on, has anyone been following the Brittney Griner case? Do you think President Biden is going to do anything?

LA fish: Any ideas for Pro Bono assistance for nonprofit community/cultural orgs? A family member recently joined the board of a nonprofit community/cultural org and is looking for counsel. There are no active legal issues, but they’re just trying to get affairs in order and have systems in place in case any do arise. I’m unable to represent them myself due to my work and lack of experience, and I’m unfamiliar with potential resources. Thank you!

Do firms ever rescind offers if you slack of and end up with a poor G.P.A.? I’m talking full time offers after graduation.

I really feel like I should be excused from this "diversity and inclusiveness" training stuff lmao. It's about implicit bias and I'm sorry it's just not believable coming from an old white man's mouth when there are maybe 4 non-white associates. We're having these meetings 3 times this week. 🤦🏽‍♀️

Not legal-related but: thoughts on A Jazzman’s Blues? I loved it. Been a while since a movie has stayed on my mind long after it ended, like this one has. Shocking Tyler Perry wrote it. “Paper Airplanes” is a hauntingly beautiful song.

0 partners of color in group of 20 partners

Was told the lack of diverse partnership was because there wasn’t good minorities to hire. How do I even address this stupidity.