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.

What’s the best takeout / delivery in your city? Name the city, restaurant and perhaps favorite menu item.

What if airbnb gives you a similar suite than the one in the picture but it is still not the same suite? And you tell airbnb but the host says its not accurate and says you are a disrespectful host?

How does Lady Gaga like her steak?

(sing) Raw-raw-raw-ra-ah-aww

Just watched the new Matrix. Reassures me that the Metaverse is a disaster waiting to happen. A simulation weaponizing the things that are important to us (status, freedom to be "yourself," etc.) and using it to entrap us in their world. Call me old-fashioned but watch it and see for yourself

Parents are coming into town this weekend. Any recommendations for rooftop restaurants that have good views, great food and relatively affordable? Thinking of either dinner or brunch.

Best time to consume protein powder/shake ?

If anyone is thinking of coming to NY for the 4th, I’d be willing to host!

Do you guys make any New Year's Day meal? Black eyed peas, Cabbage, and Corn bread are typical southern dishes. Adding a twist this year with Braised Short Ribs, Potato Latkes and Kentucky Butter Cake.

Can anyone recommend Fun/engaging Activities to do around Indianapolis ?

So I just watched see you yesterday on Netflix. I don’t want to spoil the ending or plot for those who haven’t seen it but I have one question for others about what I think would be a glaring plot hol

I am moving from Germany to Seattle soon. What should i do first to explore the real Seattle? And what should my new hobby be?

What does everyone think of Motley fool recs?

Curious to know has anyone stumbled upon a bar(cocktails, drinks) that has also nailed social accounts so good so that besides their bar offerings people also cant wait to consume their content?

Soliciting ideas for a big closing lunch with clients - near or close to bryant park, my first pick was Gabriel Kreuther but they only do Thurs/Fri lunches (ours would be Tues). Ideas for upscale restaurants appropriate for corporate clients? They said “anything but steak” ha.

What’s that one song you can’t get out of your head right now?

Best halal food in Montreal?!

Any off beat documentaries to recommend? Just watched the Barkley Marathons.

How does everyone feel about CCA / The Gong Show?

For experienced hires, is there any job related technical trainings during the first few weeks?

I’m moving up to NYC in a few weeks for a job. Not sure where I should look to stay as a temp situation? Any ideas on affordable sublets in Manhattan or Brooklyn? I don’t want to go through a broker.

Is it worth the rent to stay in west village socially? Or just stay in exchange place in jersey and commute to midtown?

my husband is a huge bread snob. which places deliver amazing bread ? thanks

With experience of 8 years, is it ok to join in a startup as cognos report developer?

Anyone wanna come out drinking? 29M NYC

RIP to anyone at doner working on fairlife...

I am in the process of buying my first rental property. What type of insurance do I need? Rental, landlord, condo insurance? A bit confused.

Can one get a home loan from US financial entity after combining assets of 2 people, where 1 lives abroad with no income or credit history in US?

I hear a lot about cash flow with rental properties but would appreciate thoughts on whether breaking even after accounting for mortgage (interest and insurance included) as well as % set aside for repairs, vacancy, etc. is a decent strategy for building a portfolio. Alternative is wait for rates to come down, but that could easily be a few years at this point. If I find a good deal, I can always refinance my mortgage when rates drop and theoretically rental income will have increased by then.

As a digital marketer, what would you like to tell your younger self.?
It's been 3 months since I started my career in digital marketing, any suggestions would be appreciated.

Anyone interested in a live talk for this bowl and talk about interesting things people are working on?

1st Job - 90k…. Is this a good salary? Late to the game at 34. Don’t even know anything about personal finance. Basically feeling like an 18 year old over here with no knowledge of how to run my own life. Having to start over after long term controlling relationship where I was left out of all the finance stuff. So I’m lost TBH. Engineering makes sense, managing my money not so much.

What are the best affordable social media management/analytics tools available that small agencies/freelancers use? The analytics/insights side is more important to me than posting/scheduling/etc. Thx

Hi all

Any JP Morgan referral

Any 1 BHK/2 BHK flat available for rent in gated society near Bellandur /Marathahalli area.
Any lead or help would be appreciated.
It’s Urgent

Today is the first day of the new work week! What are your goals for this week?

Kind of a quick rant. I did a quick search through some firms websites because I am thinking of switching jobs. It is definitely clear most firms still do not embrace diversity. I know diverse applicants must be just as qualified! So what is keeping attorneys of color out?? It’s so discouraging.

Hi, I'm currently clerking at a federal court and moving to Chicago after my clerkship. Anyone from Chicago or have knowledge of the legal market and would like to connect?

Has anyone found success developing business or building their book? Specifically businesses (not individuals)? Looking for new ideas to get clients in the door.

Anyone feel like your job sees you as "one of the good ones?" It hasn't explicitly been said, but I'm one of the only Black attorneys at the firm and I think my white colleagues and partners see me as an example of how Black folks "should be" cause I mind my business. Basically I feel like a token, and I don't know how to shift that idea while staying professional.

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. 🤦🏽‍♀️

Okay so I’m a newly licensed attorney in a very conservative part of TX. I just got my first job offer and I was worried at first thinking that I was in “Trump” territory, but I tested the waters in my interview and spoke about police injustices and how prosecutor’s job is not only to protect victims, but also defendants from police injustices. I have to let them know by tomorrow, but thoughts on if this is a good career move for someone who wants to work in transactional work-RE or Bankruptcy?

Ketanji did not come to play! Came out of the gate ready to fight and turn these racist arguments on their heads. The way she was dropping 14th Amendment bombs on that man made me so happy. And this is only her first day. I just hope they protect her well.

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.

Does anyone feel like it’s difficult to gain acceptance and find allies when you’re a POC? I have attended happy hours, social events, and lunches, but I am not getting the same amount of traction as the other new lawyers who are white. Don’t know whether I should keep trying or just give up. Also don’t know whether it’s my personality or people at the firm. 😢

AmLaw200 I interviewed with will likely go with a “more experienced candidate”. I’ve got 8 years and its a staff attorney role so whatever. Partner I met with was rushed from the start like he had already made up his mind. Pissed because they knew from the recruiter that I was a “diverse” candidate and they sent me the Mansfield self-identification survey days before they actually requested an interview.

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?

Hey all, I’m starting a new job soon (in 2 weeks to be exact), but I haven’t been contacted by the firm. Should I be concerned?

I saw that Orrick had an Attorney's of Color retreat in New York. Does anyone work there who can speak on how it was? If not, is there a retreat/coalition/group for Attorney's of Color at your firm?

Someone on LinkedIn expressed disappointment about the lack of diversity from the big law firms in TX that were posting pics of their summer associates. A managing partner commented that he thought the post might be about a pic he posted (12/14 SAs were white). He tried to defend this by saying that they had LGBT and socioeconomic diversity. The fact that he recognized that his pic might be part of the problem says it all. Law firms need to do better. Sorry, I just wanted to rant.

Anyone else sickened by Amy’s use of her black kids as props? You didn’t have to tell us that those two black kids were adopted, but way to make them feel different.

What are the chances of getting a lower offer because you're POC applying at a fairly large law firm? Not big law or anything but still. Friend and I both got offers, came out of the same school and have very similar internship experience. He's white and I'm not, his offer is significantly higher. How low is low enough to walk away?

What album can you listen to with no skips?

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.

My work quality is slipping due to brain fog and mental health issues and I don’t know how to address it with my firm or who to go to. I was considered one of the best associates in our practice group, but now it can take me 3-4x the time to write an average brief. I can’t seem to think and organize my thoughts any more. This is incredibly scary bc obvi, that’s what this job is all about. I’m in IP litigation at a V50 firm and a mom. Do I raise it with partners and how?