What is M&A/transactional work like at small firms? What is it that can make it better than big law? In theory, isn’t it the same amount of work to get the deal done?

Any recommendations for good gyms in Seattle? Just moved into the Eastlake Union area, would love a spot with good pickup basketball runs if possible

Rainier Club / Columbia Tower Club

Got some ads for these. Anyone tried them as members? How’d you like it?

Anyone who uses healing crystals - how best to use them?

Eg.
Do you hold them or just put them near you?
Does size matter?
Can they be kept together (in the same container for example) or does that ruin them?
What are the most essential crystals?
How long do they need used before you feel benefits?

What are you doing in your offices for black history month?

i mean really we do have lot of apps from social media like twitter ,youtube, fb, insta, tiktok, lot apps but still no demand for content moderation or anything . i totally believe content moderator is Backbone of Social media .. after the Doctor, Police only Content moderator deals with daily sensitive case like from live killing , dead body buried, nudity from child to adult what not everything , but why i dont know there is no popularity or credits fpr a Moderator

What are the best Growth/VC firms in Canada?

Hi all, our company is going to be on halt so I must have to search somewhere else.
I have a total 2.2 years of experience in QA
I need your reference and support
Thank you.

If you had to fly out to SF from NY for a client meeting, do you bill for the travel time or do you just eat the 12 hours?

Please provide CTC range Philips CG50 (7Yoe)

Hi guys,

I am on notice period currently.
I am a devops engineer.
I want to know when will year end freeze begin? Will I get opportunities in my hand before that because I'm seeing not many calls are coming.

Hi, I am a Senior frontend developer. I have got offers in Nagarro, epsilon and L&T Infotech. Which company is good to choose in terms of learning and work life balance

Any one working in Intellect design arena?

Performance based pricing Is this gaining traction?

I’m hoping this bowl can commiserate with my disappointment that ESPN is airing collegiate football instead of today’s quali...

Hello everyone. Is someone able to provide a referral to Regeneron? There are two opportunities there that I am interested in. I am a Pharmacist who is currently enrolled in an MBA program at Rutgers University. Thank you all. This community has always been great to me.

Anyone drove fr Vegas to Grand Canyon or horseshoe bend? Was the drive easy? I'm scare of circling road and high slopes.

When a mid level works with a junior, should the junior send the final product to the partner or the mid level? I am a mid level now, but I started as a junior as part of a growing practice group. At the time, there weren’t many associates in our group, so I always worked with the partners directly. Now we have juniors in our group, but I’m not sure about certain process points (such as the e-mail question), so I appreciate thoughts on this!

If the partner you want to give notice to doesn’t pick up the phone, is it acceptable to give notice by email?

How long is the current lateral market craze expected to last?

How many of you broke 3,000 hrs this year?

Best way to send cold applications to biglaw firms? Feel like the portals/career emails are flooded 24/7.

Year 5. Have been thinking about a career change to become a real estate developer. I like my job but don’t love it and have always found real estate stuff extremely interesting. If anyone has any insight in real estate development and if you are a RE attorney who has insight into RE development, I’d love to chat with you and hear about your perspective. Thank you!

What do you put in a post interview thank you email? Do you say you are excited about the role and think you would be a good fit, or leave it at thank you for your time and let me know if you have questions?

Junior associate here. Almost a month since I started. Transactional group. I am still going days where I don’t bill a single minute. Is this worrisome? Sometimes I bill 5 hours in a day, but it’s rare.

I’m staffed on 2/3 deals, but they havent kicked off yet. Should I be worried?

Can someone explain to me why biglaw firms don’t “review up” and have junior/mid level associates evaluate senior associates? I understand partners have no interest in hearing the minions gripe, but wouldn’t it be valuable to know if your senior associates—seeking to enter your partnership are good managers and not complete a**holes? I’ve had so many projects mismanaged by clueless senior associates lately and it seems like juniors/mid levels bear the brunt of it, but there’s no recourse.

If a firm you might lateral to asks for a writing sample, do you use something from your current firm or something from law school as I'm only a 2nd year. And do I use the final version edited by others or my original first draft?

What is the difference between fiscal year and billable year? Specifically does KE base bonuses on fiscal year or billable year and when are they paid?

I’m working as an associate at a mid-size firm of about 140 attorneys, but was just offered a position with an AM 100 as a staff attorney with the possible bump to associate within a year. Is this a good move? Billable hours and salary are the same the first year. Any advice is appreciated!

Corporate associates - how do y’all review data rooms efficiently? I find it so hard to review 400+ documents/contracts for a transaction while also keeping pace with my other workload. It seems impossible to actually read every line within the required deadline but skimming or searching for key terms has caused me to miss things in the past

My wife and I both work in Big Law and I'm thinking about divorcing her.



That way we can get remarried and take a 3 week honeymoon; I think we both could use the break.

What’s the typical ramp up period for a first year? I’m lucky to hit a few billable hours each day. Started in September.

My firm has been pushing us to go back to the office since June, and every single day now they are sending pro-office propaganda. You can convince me there are benefits to being in the office, but good grief, let us work from home once or twice a week! Otherwise I’m out.

It’s been painfully slow this past month in my department (corporate law) and I had low hours throughout the summer. I’ve never refused work and have always sent an email to partners when I had slower months asking for more work. I’m definitely not going to hit my target. Should I be worried? I know I’m not the only one in this position but it’s still nerve wracking. Any advise on how to control your anxiety during those times?

Cravath bonus info is out

December feels like a country song. Two dogs died on the 1st. A hard rain exposed latent roof damage and collapsed ceiling in two rooms. Stove, fridge and water heater all went out on the same day last week. Yesterday my spouse said they needed a break from the chaos through the holidays and left. Today a positive covid test. And 7 deals trying to close before year end requiring my full attention so none of the aforementioned can get any attention.

Associates, don’t let this become you.

Have two offers (Firm A and Firm B). Made up my mind to accept Firm B’s offer. Got conflicts check forms for both firms. Should I fill out both conflicts forms?