Super niche question, but does anyone at Goodwin NYC know if the building has bike storage?

That moment when you wake up in the am to 14 meeting requests 🤡

Anyone part of social clubs like soho house etc? Has anyone heard or experienced being a member at “the standard”?

(New to town and remote worker so looking for other ways to connect and network - open to suggestions)

Should I get a Dyson fan? Is it worth the price?

Can anyone share exit tool link please ?

Hi All,
Can anybody clarify what is non promotion eligible (non PE) SO ? Can they really stop your promotion just because you are tagged in a non PE SO ?

I am curious how other inclusion teachers are being utilized when the school is doing remote learning. I find that I am sitting in the zoom class and have very little opportunity to contribute. I am having discussions with my teachers on ways that I can better support them and the students when remote.

I’m going to start doing read alouds on Zoom for the students. Any recommendations for upper elemetary? Maybe something uplifting to help battle the anxiety they might be feeling?

Project manager or developer?
Who makes more money?

Any advice on negotiating for things other than salary with current employer? Most interested in a <40 hr work week (while still considered FTE), but also good to hear perspectives on negotiating for more PTO, benefits, 401k match, bonus, etc. How do I turn the conversation to this from annual raise discussion? Should I address with my line manager or HR? What are fair trade-offs for salary $s?
For context, annual reviews are coming up, but company has been clear budget for salary raises is low.

Can I get some likes so I can dm

Hello Fishes,
Need some inputs.. Capgemini or HCL pune , for WLB , job security and future growth etc., for SAP area.
Yoe- 11, Capgemini offered C2 band , HCL - E3. As per my calculations in hand salary will be almost same though CG offered 1 lakh more.

What's the purpose of variable pay ? Is it better to have a fixed salary only ?

Anyone use mealpal in nyc? Worth it and what’s variety for healthy and vegetarian meals?

Any M&A bankers ever made the move to S&T? If so, curious what the experience was like given they're such different animals

I am currently working in Deloitte as a Workday Consultant with 5 years exp(6yrs in feb). I have a ctc of 11.8lacs with 10% variable pay. Can anybody suggest if its according to what the market trends suggest or if I am being underpaid? (The amount of work I’ve been doing makes me like I am)

What types of questions are appropriate to ask ADs during the symposium? If there’s a large group I’m not sure if I can ask questions related to my specific story… and I also don’t want to ask basic things that are on school websites.

Anyone used the Citi Prestige card to book hotel for family/friends and get the 4th night free?

Looking to pivot from academic medicine to consulting. 15YoE w/ 5 in PM, Lean, Epic. Firms with decent WLB in Atlanta to recommend?

I have created a bowl for those who want to know more about their potential new firm and role - ask anonymously and hopefully someone within the firm will respond! Or we can help find the right person for you! Bowl name is biglaw offer - see you there!

I’m asking out of genuine curiosity - why do law firms promote people who have 0 leadership and management skills to partner? I know people who have been promoted to partner who have for a fact been given poor reviews bc they are egregious managers — some are not even respected by juniors because they also don’t have much substantive knowledge. Is it just politics?

In terms of career, would you rather be a big fish in a small pond with lower pay (with still a ~2000 hour requirement) or a small fish in a big pond with market pay and market expectations? Considering a lateral move to NY, and am curious if I’m going to regret it.

I lateraled into a V100 firm about a month or so ago but things have been slow. Have not billed too many hours and have not been staffed on a lot of deals. Is this a cause for concern? Appreciate any thoughts here.

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.

What’s more important? Regional prestige or nationwide prestige? The difference between a V5 and a V50?

So when exactly does one get considered as the “next year” associate? When does a first year become a second year? Or fifth year become a sixth year? Do firms differ with that?

Hello! Any tips on entering big law upon graduation. Currently, a 3L at a New York school (not top ranked), 3.17 GPA. I do have great work experience working as a state judicial law intern, member of a hybrid SA program between my school and a big-law firm, and currently as an intern working on Smart Contracts and a legal advisor to the company’s CLM team. However, its been difficult to get my foot in the door and I am worried its because of my grades. Can anyone provide some advice?

What topics would be of interest to attorneys looking to meet CLE requirements in 2021?

8th year biglaw associate in NYC- been thinking for a while now that partnership, while likely available to me, is not what I want. Every year I look forward to oci season, and have been a very active member of my firm’s hiring committee for years. I am thinking I want my next step to be a pivot into either recruiting or career development at a law school. Has anyone made this move- and how did you go about doing it? Anything you wish you knew before (besides the salary cut)?

Best tips for negotiating end of year bonus and/or raise?

Do we think Davis Polk and/or Cravath are going to bump up associate salaries? Or do we think they’ll match?

Any stories/feedback to share about Milbank's leverage finance group?

Does anyone have any recommendations on how to conduct the post-clerkship job search if the goal is big law? I am coming from a state appellate clerkship in a major market.

Any insight on King and Spalding NY Litigation practice?

Hoboken vs NYC? Trying to avoid the city tax and get a better priced apartment so wondering if the commute is worth it. Thoughts?

Thoughts on a starting salary in NY? I have a concentration I healthcare law, this would be my first position. I graduated then Covid happened. I want to start at 90k because inflation and cost of living but a place I’m going to interview with wants to start at 79/80k. Lowball or is that about right?

How honest should you be in an exit interview?

Ny courts just postponed everything

Hello All. I am a recent licensed attorney in NY and AZ. A former judge from Albania. I hold a JD from ASU. Unfortunately, being only focused on trademark associate positions, I have not landed my first year associate job. Actually working in house as a trademark paralegal. Do you remember how did you get your first job as a trademark attorney? Where is a good place I should send my resume in AZ, NY, or for remote? New in the States and I do not have such network! Thanks