This is one question that I’m sure has been debated, it it has me curious after a call today: why is it a convention in corporate documents (like indentures, credit agreements, intercreditor agreements, and the like) to leave out the Oxford comma, where it is often the convention to use it in litigation? I use it, but why is it not used in almost every corporate law document I come across?

What would you do to deal with people who drive too slow in the fast lane? This is a scenario where you are the king/Queen of the world for a day.

Any advice on moving from L4 to L5 in Amazon?

I have a close friend who is interested in tech consulting in the region (Dubai/AD) in particular Accenture and IBM, would anyone be ok to have a chat? He’s keen to learn about the space and is looking to intern summer 2023, has completed multiple internships in Dubai.

Finally wrote the 3 social scripts 2 hours before they were due when I was briefed over 2 weeks ago, what are you doing?

Can you get fired for having low utilization as a senior? My billable hours this busy season have been much lower than my peers.

Can anyone tell me about EY India ( Not EY GDS) ? Pros and cons

So. MBA from a top 20 program (if that matters), working in the southeastern US with 10 years experience in private practice and hospital administration. Salary thoughts?

For those of you who love your mattress and get amazing sleep every night - recommendations?

Thank you all for the Super Bowl Bowl!

How long after transitioning did you start to feel comfortable in your role? Feeling major imposter syndrome in my first 3 months

Would like to know if anyone here used a resume writing service to help translate AD experience to civilian language. Curious on your experience and if you felt it added value.

Asking because my husband is 20yr AD and currently applying for jobs.

Pretty sure everyone knows I’m stoned rn

When do you think associates are usually let go in small practice groups that are currently being overwhelmed with work? Is it when it starts to slows down or when they already have a candidate to replace you? Just trying to figure out how long I have after annoying a partner 😂.

Can we use the wellness benefit (500 at 75%) for Garmin GPS watches?

Hello Guys! Anyone looking for Service Desk Lead role from Noida location. There is an opportunity in HCL noida location. Pls ping me if interested. Immediate joining only

Any Metallica fans here ?

Hello Everyone,
I have a few tickets to NH7 Weekender (25th-27th Nov) that I wish to pass on to someone who might be interested in going.
Price: 3.7k per ticket ( Early Bird)
- Festival Passes (3 days)
If anyone’s interested, DM!

Is fishbowl only available on the US App Store?

Looking for guidance: Can a company require its employees to sign a confidentiality agreement prohibiting disclosure/discussion of their individual wages/salary information? Does this run afoul of the NLRA (specifically Section 7)?

How do you properly vet a law firm? I feel the associates I speak with talk up the firm and aren’t always candid.

Got a case where client got in a car accident and called the police the other driver gave completely fake information and the police didn't check it. What's our recourse to track them down?

Any ENFP lawyers out there who are happy? What do you practice? Just saw that a job not for this personality was “corporate attorney”... so just curious.

What do you do when you feel the goalpost has been/is being moved re: billable requirements? Like there's a spoken vs unspoken? I chose this job based on billables vs salary and what I'm being told I'm expected to do now is 20-30% (at least) > than what was initially agreed upon. Given my other life responsibilities, this is creating a huge strain & I feel like this is slowly getting harder & harder on my spouse & kids. I'm grateful to have lots of good work but not sure how to course correct.

You know you're finance friendly WHEN you wanna research the state crossing issues with fossil fuel emissions to argue against keeping associated torts in state so you start all the legal anal trials!

Anyone have insight on how quickly large and medium firms will resume hiring after quarantine lifts? Currently at an Am 100 but started looking just before Covid.

Do you guys talk to chambers for the firm interview?

Is it possible to practice M&A law outside of NYC?

Have you been laid-off, furloughed, or fired yet? And how were you told this? Do you know anyone, personally, who was laid off?

What are your thoughts on applying for positions that prefer 6 months to a year more experience than you possess?

Work is an emotional rollercoaster - change my mind.

I’m a defense attorney looking to make the switch to the plaintiff side. I’m in Los Angeles and I’m wondering what a reasonable compensation package would be. What percentage should I be making off of the cases?

I’m from Southern California. Is this what a snow day feels like? But it’s just gonna keep snowing for 1+ months?

I joined fishbowl a month ago and while I’ve seen a couple contentious debates but I must say I’m pleasantly surprised at how respectfully ppl comment on this app even when disagreeing. Usually anonymity on the internet brings out the absolute worst in ppl; they type things anonymously that they would NEVER say in person smh. But I really haven’t seen horrible comments here. I wonder what makes this app diff frm others?

How many bonuses come around in a year at the average law firm? Number of occurrences more importantly, but y’all can provide amount too if you like

For those of you required to be in office- do people use the phone and email to contact you or do they still come by in person? People in my office seem not to understand how the phone works...

How do you wind down after a rough day?

I'm fresh out of law school (2020 grad) and I don't enjoy where I work or the practice area. I found a better opportunity. Is it too soon to leave? I've been here less than 3 months.

What's the most amount of background checks done on you in a 3 month period. I'm working on 5 so far.