Litigation laterals how much ramp up time did you get to familiarize yourself with the new firm? Ramp up time to me is where you have a fairly slow workload and just coasting

How much salary do we expect for ENO role in Credit Suisse for 6+ years of experience in Testing domain?
Also can someone tell what is the compensation structure of Credit Suisse?

Current CTC: 12 LPA
Offer in hand: 19.5 LPA

Anyone know any good books or sites to get up on/stay current with the intersection of cyber and international relations - nation state cyberwarfare and such? have heard good things about The Cybersecurity Dilemna but looking for more!

What do you think of Evoke?

Aside from Consulting / IB / PE / VC / FAANG product management — what are the other traditional jobs people usually recruit for? These jobs seem like pure clout chasing and high pay in the short term

Do big4s have any history of offering early retirement packages?

Arrived at a SPG property last week and had email confirmation and booking in the app but hotel didn’t have it - manager blamed merger IT issues, anybody else experienced this recently?

Any entrepreneurs out there that feel like there’s a million things no one told you before starting your company? (Good&Bad) 5 years in myself and nearly could write a book with my list of sh*t no one told me… curious to know what’s on your list???

My company has agreed to sponsor my GC! Yeehaa. They mentioned there will be a repayment clause if I leave within a certain period, which I think is only fair. Haven’t seeing the writing yet but hoping to prepare somewhat. For anyone that has this happen, what were your terms and conditions? Also - my SO will be on the GC application, does that cost the company extra i.e. should I be expected to pay the excess (if any) out of pocket?

The Monday struggles are real.

Our school uses Foss Kits for Science and I was told when students return, we will need to sanitize all items before and after each use. This doesn’t seem possible in a middle school setting where each period has a 4 minute break and 25 students in each period. What do you do in your classroom to minimize the amount of work needed to clean and sanitize items. I don’t want to short change the students’ hands-on experiences.

Wondering perhaps how other senior leaders manage to control perceptions and timelines with business folks who think things should always be done tomorrow? I’m tired of unreasonable deadlines and my team “failing” because the deadlines we got tied to were not even set by us, the ones building the apps.

Does anyone find an attack on the Examiner’s prima facia showing of obviousness a lot more effective than distinguishing each and every prior art reference.

I recently underwrote a reply to final. Didn’t even bother with the references since I just got the case. Overcame the rejections.

Can anyone comment on how effective this is?

Anyone down to case this weekend or early next week?

Any Aussie expats have recommendations for a tax accountant? First year filing.

Just broke up with my partner of four years, nervous about living by myself in a pandemic, but kind of looking forward to it? Any tips? (I’m in NYC)

I have an interview coming up with a company I really want to work for. One part is a virtual white boarding session on Miro. Any advice on how to prepare for this? I usually take my time when thinking through problems, so I’d like to know how to best prep. Thanks.

Event starts at 6pm and if you want to buy additional drinks after your free drink, happy hour ends at 7pm. Pizza is free the entire event. Event goes all night though 🍕🍸 Will try this again and try to meet in front of the indoor sofas, in front of the DJ booth. Many companies and small companies are hiring if you’re looking for that.

Just got an iPad and looking for app recommendations, particularly for marking up PDFs. Would also appreciate any other recs/advice y’all have for a new iPad user. Thanks in advance!

I am a 2nd year Corporate Associate from v5 firm in NYC looking to move to a Boston firm Big Law firm this summer/early fall (will be getting married and moving to Boston). Are there any recruiters working in the Boston market? Please feel free to DM me.

What is the main reason for seniors (like senior associate with 8-10 yoe) to quit BL?

What are the best firms to work in investment funds in Chicago?

I’ve already BEEN spending 💸 as part of my retail therapy like we’re going to match the new scale soon🤞🏽

I have a few law friends who are going hard with the charitable campaign promos (i.e., UW, Red Cross). This is more a curiosity, but does your firm track associate contributions? Are associates expected to give $X?

Any good ideas for Summer Associate projects in M&A? I’ve been assigned as the summer project coordinator for corporate this year.

First years: is it just me? I really, really don’t want to fuck up but why do I keep screwing up…

Thoughts on Katten’s litigation department? Any insights on substantive work, culture, path to partnership, and compensation (bonuses) would be helpful

I thought biglaw was going to make me more attractive with girls (I have had my share of women in the past, but I wouldn’t say I’m too popular).

Worked for 4 years now, many dates called off bc of my work schedule and most girls lose interest bc they see me as a workoholic. And those who stick around expect dinners, travels and gifts paid for by yours truly.

Where is that girl I can cuddle up with on the couch with or go running or hiking with? I guess they go for men who have time for them

#justlazyrecruiterthings spamming you about an open position at your old (awful) firm

How much does a letter of recommendation from your current employer help when lateraling? I currently work at a top-tier regional firm in a small market (1M metro)and I’m moving to a large market. There aren’t any biglaw firms in my current market, but associates at my regional firm regularly lateral to biglaw in big markets. I’ve applied to biglaw firms in the larger market but not much luck. I’m well liked at my firm. Will a letter of rec from my employer be a significant boost to my app?

Need some advice from my biglaw family. I’m a 2nd year lit associate. I will draft briefs and motions that I feel are pretty good and when I get them back from senior associates, they’re sometimes completely re-written. I’ve been assured I am not a bad writer and that “it will come” but the changes these seniors make are just SO GOOD. So my question is, how have people here become better legal writers? Is it just a matter of giving it time? I want to write like these senior associates write!

Can anyone provide insight on the work life balance of tech transactions practice area in big law? Is it as unpredictable/ intense as corporate? How often do you work evenings/weekends?

I'm considering a move from my current practice area-- corporate (mostly cap markets)-- to another big law firm in order to transition to technology transactions. I am tired of the intense deal lifestyle and also want to go to tech transactions for better in house opportunities sooner.

How do NYC big law real estate groups hold up during recessions? Is there more stability than other corporate groups?

Quinn Emanuel associates, how much are you expected to bill? It looks like 2100 hours for market bonus, but is that considered low or is that considered ok?

Those in Tech M&A, what’s different about it? What keeps you interested?

What do you wish you knew about the lateral process before you did it? Any other tips that would be helpful to navigate it? Thanks!

Thoughts on Haynes Boone? Beta on office culture and "work life balance" is appreciated.

Can we be honest for a second? No one has a clear policy for how we should be billing our time and no one wants to ask. I’ve heard perspectives ranging from, “a good faith estimate at the end of the week is sufficient” to “you need to have a timer going at all times and if you don’t turn it off when you pee, you’re committing an ethical violation”... also, “Bill anything that moves the deal forward” vs. “You can’t bill for collating documents. That’s not legal work.”