Tx state court question. If plaintiff filed their response to msj out of time will the court still consider it? Response was due Friday but filed today. Hearing is tomorrow. Plaintiff is pro se. Also what to expect at the hearing? I’m not normally in state court so appreciate any response.

I prepared an analysis of my jobs (acting as manager) comparing actual realization to budgeted and was told I shldnt be looking at that. Shouldnt performance to budget be a metric mngrs are eval’d on?

Hi everyone,
I am looking out for a job in Forensic/Fraud/Whistleblowing Investigations. I have 7 years of experience in this field. Reference would be appreciated.

I am not aware of any such openings.
Please revert if your company has such opportunities.

Thanks

What resources are y’all using for prep? Of course I’m familiar with Case in point, rocket blocks, fast math, and b-school case books, but wanted to see if there are other resources people are finding helpful

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Thank you!

Anyone renew their lease in a managed/luxury building recently? Was your rent reduced to reflect the lower market pricing offered to new residents?

Who has the best M&A Tax Practice ?

Anybody interested in getting a reference for PwC NYC office, please DM me!

Signing bonus for Associate is 5K and Senior Associate is 10K. It's not bad right?

Hi everyone,
I have 2+ years experience with Salesforce, before Salesforce I was a full-stack dev with some DevsOps experience. I worked for Finance Services and Oil & Gas companies. Right now, I wanted to make a switch to Aviation, Aerospace or Defense company. I’m in Texas, specifically Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. I would really appreciated if someone can help point me to that direction.

Best consulting firms for work-life balance? I know consulting is chaotic in nature, but just curious to see which ones are the best in dealing with this?

How many leaves are there in PwC AC. Do you guys have winter disconnect?

What are the various employee benefits that lilly offers?

How much Joining bonus @eli lilly offers if joining in <45 days?
It has clause that we need to return amount if leaving before 1 year or 2 year?

Do they provide relocation bonus?

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Average salary for EY - Manager Federal Tech R. DC metro area? 5 years of experience.

I’m trying to make the jump from legal services to corporate IP. I’ve only been in practice for 2 years and I have 0 experience in corporate. Do I have a chance?

Hi everyone.

I joined Accenture as level 10 with 5 yr experience in September 2022.
Is there a chance for promotion next year?
If so how.

My SO is an alcohol abuser but has said he knows it’s a problem and would like to cut back or quit. Any suggestions or advice in how to help and cope with this. He becomes a different person when he drinks. I want to support him but don’t know how or where to start.

Paraplanners/associate advisors/financial planners… how much are you making? (Salary & TC). Long story short… I found out what our PT admin assistant is making today & I’m livid 😂🫣

Not necessarily Big Law specific but any firms hiring 2-3 year L&E associates in the Dallas area?

Anyone have any insight into the Dallas office of Holland & Knight? Thoughts, feelings, concerns?

I’m a 4th-year at a midsize firm doing mostly oil and gas work, but I’m looking to change practice areas so I can get away from a dying/morally problematic industry and move into EC/VC, Corporate, tech transactions, and/or privacy and cybersecurity (have CIPP/US & /E). I’m not having much luck with recruiters or applying directly to firms and companies, so I’m thinking of hiring a career coach to help me hone my applications, cover letters, etc. Any suggestions?

Any thoughts on Polsinelli real estate group in Dallas? How’s the pay, WLB, hour requirement etc. thank you!

Any Dallas firms looking for junior litigation associates right now?

Any Intel on Sidley Houston office? Transactional in particular? Culture etc.

Anyone have thoughts on Akin Gump in Houston? Weighing lateral options as a mid-level.

Can anyone provide me with insight as to what a comfortable salary would be in Austin, TX? Looking to move and Austin has become a possibility.

I saw some job postings on LinkedIn for Vedder Price. Does anyone have insight regarding the firm and culture

Debt Finance nyc biglaw attorney considering a move to Houston for financial reasons. Can anyone tell what it would be like (the good and bad)? I see a lot of firms including mine paying the same salary and wonder what would I not like?

Did you vote? I finally made time after work yesterday.

How's inflation and cost of living in Texas this year and any predictions moving forward? With the recession looming or already here I'd like to relocate to somewhere cheaper (currently in Seattle), but only if it's going to stay that way.

Do most firms start reporting years in September or January? Prior firm did an August year for counting hours and then another did January (both Amlaw 200). Looking at an Amlaw 100 to lateral in the fall (so trying to anticipate how much of the year I’ll have). I’ll ask what bonus/reporting year but just curious if most follow the same.

Currently a 2nd yr lit associate (big law) in NY considering a move to a TX big law firm for the financial opportunity. Would leave to hear thoughts on this type of move or from someone who’s done so!

Lynn Pinker, a lit boutique in Dallas, just matched Millbank at 215k.

Anyone else experiencing pencils down?

NRF matched Millbank in TX yesterday

Folks that have worked in Big Law in other areas of the country, what do you feel is different about being in Texas? I've been offered a role in NYC but may decline because I'm just happier here, culturally.

Has anyone successfully transferred offices within Texas? Dallas to Austin.

What do you think of the LSAT decision? Personally I think it might be a little unfair to suddenly abolish it when hundreds of thousands of students have had to take it over the last few years and beyond. But I get that it's expensive. Anyways, good idea or bad idea?