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I did a stint at a T&E firm, that is a freaking cake-walk. Not necessarily a better gig. Especially if your idea of good time is thinking on your feet and having tons of different, interesting matters happening. I prefer the in house diversity of matters. But man, if you are looking for the easy areas of law, i think T&E is up there. And yea, I know about the terrible behavior of families you will be exposed to… I count the DRAMA as a perk, soap opera style.

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Thanks. I’ve heard that UHNW T&E can be interesting/technically challenging, which is more attractive to me (I’m looking for a predictable gig with decent hours but don’t want to get too bored). Sounds like your in-house role is awesome though, congrats.

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