On a contract negotiation call, opposing counsel kept making sports references, such as “You got four out of six here, take the win and leave this one alone” in regards to reasonable modification...

Tips for organizing an email to client in which we discuss categories of documents produced, privileged items, work product items, and problematic documents? It’s a huge net

Are hardships truly only temporary? I feel like it’s just a popular saying nowadays. Like, it’s how people sugarcoat things when they don’t want to admit that your life is God awful.

I am scared to give tech interviews and I always feel that I am not ready yet although I am performing very well at work. Any tips?

Serious question, where are all the “moderate” conservatives on this app coming to defend Gaetz? Has this finally done it? Has the lightbulb finally turned on? Very dark days ahead for the Trump cult, get out whilst you can. 😘

Looking for a good bbq sit down restaurant around Lombard. Everything I’m seeing is a take out type place. Is there something good to take clients for bbq and bourbon? I see bub city but that’s a bit far in rosemont. And I really don’t want to drag these guys into the city. Help appreciated.

Halfway through the year and it’s crazy how many companies have laid off employees. Meta, Netflix and now Swvl.

Palo Alto TC at Senior and Principal Product Manager levels…. Any clue?

35 female here. 7!months TTC. Going on 8. Had consultation with fertility specialist today. Is it normal to feel hopeful and dejected at the same time?

Today I REALLY miss sleeping in on Saturdays.

Been up since 6:30, and she had the nerve not to eat the pancakes I made. 😡😡😡

When can i quit my current job if I’m on change of status from OPT to H1B? Do I have to wait till after 10/1?

What are the best companies with good culture in sales department?

I want to go back to work in the dental field. I was an assistant for 10+ years. I miss helping people smile. But trying to find work that I can do within school hours is so hard! Has anyone found anything that is legit work from home? Either remote treatment plan presenting or helping with scheduling? I really need something from home because my husband travels so much. I’m located outside of Chicago if that helps.

Can anyone provide insight into their experience at AWS in the Salesforce practice? Specifically, on the Product/Program Management teams. Would love to know if the work life balance and promotion process are as bad as everyone says it is. I have an interview scheduled for next week and would to know going into it. Thanks!

Any favorite IG/TikTok accounts that feature healthy recipes??

Hey guys, is it Ok to workout in the morning without eating soon after? My IF is between 2pm and 10pm

Rising second year associate. Does anyone else ever feel like they’re screwing up everything they do? I’m completely exhausted, burnt out, making stupid mistakes and feel like I’m going to get fired or put on some sort of PIP.

Has anyone here (or know or anyone) successfully transitioned from being a corporate/m&a attorney into an analyst/associate position at a private equity or hedge fund (special situations, event driven, etc.)? Just wanted to get a sense of what roles are out there besides being a gc that requires both a business/finance and legal background.

What does an annual raise look like in the corporate contracts world?

Am a third year associate with a background in disputes but wanting to move to corporate. Any tips on how I can persuade anyone to take a leap of faith?

I understand a CofC is triggered in an equity deal, but is that also triggered in an asset deal (along with assignment, obviously)?

Any tips on moving from Compliance to In-house or big law, as a licensed attorney with 2YOE. Currently looking to pivot into something different. Any advice would be appreciated.

How does everyone handle working with the other party’s procurement department? Technically, the professional rules state that we must obtain written consent from the company’s attorneys before proceeding but I work for a sales driven organization and this slows down deals. Do I continue to hold the line and say, sorry, no can do unless written consent is received?

Curious as to how many deals at once is typical for a first year associate to take on (M&A, mostly private equity clients). Deal size is lower middle market and I’ve worked on deals ranging from $1-$110M. 2 deals at once is plenty for me, but it seems like my peers are able to take on more than that at once and still do fine. Maybe I’m just a slow learner/out of my league at the big law firm I’m at.

Paralegal with 6 years of experience with Personal injury and Complex litigation. How can I get into Corporate law?

I have an upcoming interview with fidelity in the tax department. How should i go about compensation?

Anyone have experience starting in litigation and switched over into transactional? I feel like My personality has always been meant for transactional. Advice on how to make the switch is welcomed. Thank you

As a new hire, how long did it take you to get a full plate of work? Meaning at least 7.5 billable hours per day.

Does anybody know what document/amendment to draft in order to correct a stock power that transferred the incorrect amount of shares. Redraft the stock power or draft some sort of amendment?

Transactional associate attorneys that are doing lateral interviews…. What are some questions you ask during your interviews?

Any advise on what agreement to put in place when planning to invest $15k-$20k into a friends start up business? Is this considered angel investment and would it be typical to ask for some percentage ownership like on the shark tank show? I don’t want any liability exposure so looking for an agreement that will isolate me from the operations of the business.

I’m a Canadian mid level associate looking to make a move to the US - hesitating between New-York and California (probably the Bay Area), what are the pros and cons of each?

Tips for becoming more independent as you progress from junior to midlevel? I am starting to be put into the position of just having to handle things including drafting and could use some advice from others.

Anyone have any experience with working in the Practice Services Team at Latham?

Anyone in pharma/CRO?