Received lateral midlevel M&A offers at Latham, Deb and DPW. Any advice/guidance?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Deb and DPw are 1% chance of making partner as lateral (if it wasn’t for someone here waiting to prove me wrong with like 3 examples in the last 15 years, I’d say 0%). Both firms are highly prejudice towards laterals.

Latham - assuming you’re ready to bill 2800 and play the game and go all out. Then and only then, maybe like a 15-20% chance? Still an uphill battle, but it’s possible.

I consider myself one the top recruiters in NYC for corporate. My niche is moving folks from one v10 to another in those cases where for whatever reason the chips didn’t fall their way. And for people who want to make partner, we always strike DPW, Debevoise, Skadden and Simpson from the list.

likehelpful

Latham M&A is toxic and overall does a poor job integrating laterals.

like

CA1 what are the endeavor daals like and why are they better than MM PE?

like

What are your longer tern goals/interests?

like

A4 you just troll others trying to provide advice, or do you have any advice to share?

like

Depends on practice group and state.

like

M&A NYC

like

LW or DPW. I’d lean LW, but both good choices.

like

You get both band 1 and a much bigger network. LW is more generally well known outside of the legal industry.

like

Avoid Deb M&A - it's a sinking ship.

like

Also the most miserable place to be a lateral of all time

Related Posts

Please suggest which to choose

UST and CitiusTech

YOE: 5 yr

Preference: Long Term, WLB, Job Security

Tech stack: Backend, Node.js, AWS Development, MySQL

like

Can anyone tell me interview process for Senior/Lead BA role in Citi bank's IT arm ? Also how much can I expect with 9 YoE ?

like

Hi Citi Fishes,
Does Citi give hike and bonus always or it could be any one at the end of appraisal cycle ?

like
like

Hey, can someone guide me on the average hike in Tredence and how much CTC can a L3 (Associate Manager) expect in Tredence?

like
like

Anyone interviewed for DoorDash strategy/ops senior associate positions? What’s their salary band? Asked about it and the hiring team person who reached out to me refused to share info, saying that a recruiter will share this info later in the process. LOL. I heard some lowballing offers from DoorDash and other bad recruiting practices too.

like

Hi Everyone,

Can someone explain me what's the difference between Advisory and Consulting in D.USI ?

which one is better ? Type of project and work in both !!

Thanks in Advance !!

like

Is Optiv a good place for pen testing jobs?

like

Anyone have an opinion on Paulson Investment Company? Was approached about a business development opportunity.

like

Any idea how much Deloitte Canada pays managers in advisory (10+ YoE)?

likesmart
like

What HPE provides in welcome kit?

Any thoughts on BNP M&A in nyc

like

Hello Fishes !!

I am about to receive an offer from EY GDS for a role of a Business Analyst_Banking finance (Principal Consultant) with a CTC of 27 LPA (inclusive of 10% variable).

I am having 10.5 YOE. Is this grade relevant which they have offered, taking my YoE into account? How much i can negotiate upto in CTC front? I mean the highest slab of Principal consultant?

TIA

like

Hi,

How is Oracle applications practice at
Fujitsu Consulting India?
I heard there are not many projects in Oracle fusion cloud domain.

Can anyone share some insights here please?
Is it good to join and will there be good opportunities?

FUJITSU LIMITED Fujitsu

like

What does someone make after 3 years post undergrad at Trinity, Clearview, ZS, or similar?

likesmart

What salary should I expect as a tax technology consultant entry level at Deloitte? — CSG group —
I know salaries are based on work location. I need some guidance please. I will add that I have one year experience as a former tax associate at PwC and I completed my Master two months ago. No CPA yet. Deloitte

like

More Posts

Recommend some small, ethnic restaurants or grocery stores we can support this winter

like
like

My mom received an Oculus for Christmas and loves Beat Saber. Does anyone have other game recommendations I can share with her?

likeuplifting

WOAH there’s a gaming bowl, super hype

Anyone here play apex? Thoughts on the latest season?

like

Hello everyone. I am new here and looking for a job in Digital Marketing in companies like EY, Cvent, GroupM or Deloitte. I have 7+ years of experience in the same field. Your help means the world to me!! Looking forward to constructive conversation.

like

Don't miss out Southern Gerontological Society on April 11-15 2023! Recommended by Matt Hudson at 2022 NPA Annual Conference via Whova event app

like

Hi fishes,

Why is there a global hiring freezing in hp when it may open ?

With the various RTO rumors/fear out there and in the absence of spring/summer/fall(?) bonuses. Would you consider coming into the office more if your firm offered bonuses linked to days in the office (coupled with billable targets, of course)?

likefunny

Are folks getting RFE on H1 transfer to Big4? My question is specifically because initially your office location is the only one mentioned coz you don’t know what client you will be assigned?

Suggestions for a romantic bday dinner spot in NYC? Preferably veg-friendly. TIA! (will be end of September/early October so guessing most outdoor patios will be closed).

likehelpful

Hi, i am going to have final round soon and, yoe 16. Including 6 years onsite experience. AZURE big data architect. If i clear final round, how much I can ask (current is 34LPA). I have offers from LTI,TCS and few other companies (mid level). Need your input for my role growth at Tiger . Thanks

like

Hey fishes, I am hearing Tiger Analytics is rescinding offer letters floated to candidates. One of my acquaintance was supposed to join as analytics consultant but they rescinded the offer 3 weeks before his DOJ. Does anyone have information regarding this?

like

I have not been on a project for over 3 months. Since I joined, I have been put in training. The training got extended by a month and now it's close to 4 months since I joined and without a project.

What should I do? People say that I'm lucky to get paid without doing any work, but it is stressing me out. I need the experience. The uncertainty is freaking me out, with rumours of layoffs and the certification program and all.

How do I get into a project? How long do I have to wait more?

What are the average age brackets at Big 4 to be a Con, Senior Con, Manager, Senior Manager, Director, Partner? Keen for people’s perspectives.

like

Thought I’d give a quick update on my two Seiko projects from before the holiday

Post Photo
like

Hi SFishes.

India.

I have 2 offers for
Salesforce tech, total yoe - 8yrs.
1. Deloitte usi - senior consultant
2. Salesforce - senior tech consultant.
Both are offering same package.

Which one should I prefer for long term association. Factors - WLB, WFH, Growth.

@salesforce Deloitte USI

like

Anyone got salary today??

like

CDs and above: salary and city?

like

I did my time and got out and was thrilled but now I am insanely bored and don’t have much motivation. Am considering getting back in or applying to become a police officer / fed...cont

like

EY people: has anyone heard from immigration today? I’m losing hope

like

Additional Posts in New York Big Law

If you’re a fourth year in biglaw, what responsibilities are you given in m&a? I feel like I still haven’t had a ton of opportunities working on purchase agreements (and mostly just take the lead on ancillary work streams) and I’m afraid I’m falling behind others in my class year.

like

Possible to get into BigLaw or regional Big Law without top grades as a non-traditional lateral? Been out of law school several years, have five years of industry adjacent quasi legal experience and am in my second year at a traditional boutique firm practicing corp/securities.
I have an informal informational discussion with a partner at the big firm through a family member whose company gives a lot of business to this firm. Any examples/anecdotes?

like

Corporate attorneys in NY, how many hours do you work? Please also list your year. Thanks!

like

Fried Frank LLP finance vs. Willkie finance - talk to me. Better experience, wfh, hours, culture, etc?

like

Anyone looking for an apartment in LIC?

like

What is your definition of “underwater”? As in number of hours

like

Has a partner ever come back and asked you why you spent so much time on certain things? Im a first year and this hasn’t happened to me at my firm and they tell us not to cut our own time, but my first firm (short stint, small firm) did this to me allll the time and made me feel guilty — so just curious if this has happened to anyone in big law.

like

What’s the vibe at baker mckenzie?

like

In the current lateral market what is the usual time for hearing a decision after a final round of interviews? For context, final round went really well, it’s not even been a week yet, they thought I was a great fit etc, said they’re expanding and looking to hire someone ASAP. Just wanted to know what others’ experiences have been like.

like

Anyone know if SDNY courthouses have lockers for phones?

like

How much money do you have saved up?😳

like

Anyone belong to an IP transactions group they like?

like

A junior associate at big law here. When you get emails from recruiters asking for a call to discuss new opportunities, do you respond declining or do you just not respond? What’s the norm? Do you respond to cold emails?

like

Has anyone considered moving from NYC to Houston? Any advice of why not to do it apart from the Texas heat. The homes are so much bigger and taxes much lower.

like

Any insight in Sidley’s global finance practice? Type of deals/clients and internal dynamics. Thanks!

like

Thoughts on Debevoise for litigation?

like

Did anyone lateral into big law? First year in insurance litigation defense and I’m looking to see if it’s even possible to break into big law in a year or two

like

On what website can you search an attorney who is admitted in New York? To confirm their bad admission etc. TIA - I’m not in the US.

like

White & Case About to lateral into the project finance team of White & Case. Thoughts on the culture / dos and don’ts?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal