Why does control F in a pdf suck?

What are the benefit differences between an equity partner and a non-equity partner (e.g. managing director)?

Partners, till what age can an SM realistically hope to be considered for Partner promotion?

How is partnership pay determined across service lines? Do partners in consulting get more units than let’s say audit ?

Just found out I will be taking two depositions in the near future. These are not key witnesses but I am still nervous. I’ve only been licensed since October of last year and still feel like I have no clue what I’m doing half the time. Any deposition tips?

Anyone know when new comp for FAAS will be communicated?

I find myself questioning basic politeness I’ve learned since a child. Wondering what everyone else thinks. I work with an associate. She’s great. When she does good work or something I’ve asked her to do, I, of course, say “thank you!” I don’t really expect a response. She always replies “you’re welcome!” Or some variation. And for some reason, that’s awkward. Is it just me? I know in normal manners, that is the right response. Why does it sit funny?

Have a really good relationship with current company, but got an amazing offer and very likely gonna leave (signed the offer, waiting for all the background checks to come back). How do you tell your boss you are leaving the company (if boss is not a dick lol) and not ruin relationship?

Can someone explain what’s a culture day and how do you take it?

For Delta status challenge, do MQDs and MQMs need to be earned after the challenge starts, or do MQD/Ms I’ve earned before the challenge count?

Week 8: as the country opens up more starting in June


Are you willing to get on a plane if you are asked? (Yes, you can keep your job if you say no) [ I really wished we could do polls here]

Getting a bit stir crazy. Any recommendations for a 4-5 day relaxing trip within driving distance?

Any else make the mistake of using Gotogate and we’re successful in dealing with their customer service? I’ve never dealt with something so terrible in the travel industry

I have just immigrated to worth, Illinois from the Middle East. I have 6+ years of experience (proofed by a certificate) from Four Seasons Hotel Amman. Can anyone recommend a 5 stars hotel with front desk supervisor vacancy?

Watching sports shows talk about "assault" after helmet gate is torture. It makes me regret going to law school.

Art Center > LA > SF > Scottsdale now. Would love to make some friends here in a Az. I’m out of control and spread way too thin

What are 🐠 🐠 thoughts on Shift Technologies (SFT) ahead of earnings? It’s a Carvana-like play.

Just bought AMC April 7$. I think we get a pop in the next few days maybe to 10

What's a fair amount of resignation notice to give when you are a C-level/executive committee member?

[Question] If you resign, and you have people directly reporting to you, when is the right time to tell them you have resigned? immediately? a few days/weeks into your notice period or a few days/weeks before your last day ?

Worst luck ever. My group was very slow from Jan through may, so I won’t hit my hours, but am now (and will continue to be) very busy…. About to do 1990 hrs the most painful way possible. Fml.

How long do firms take to get back to you (first round laterals)?

Anyone here who moved from Big Law to Big Tech (e.g., FAANG)? I’m a patent agent and considering an in-house offer from a fairly well-funded startup. Wanted to hear what y’all think of the offer. . .

What’s your firm’s partnership buy in? I am up this year and curious what other firms require.

Any recommended books to read prior to beginning a summer associate position? Transactional/ Corporate & Finance

Tips for bankruptcy associates who eventually want to move in-house? 3rd year associate in bankruptcy/restructuring group doing mainly bk lit but a few deals too. Need to stay in BL for at least another year for the money, but eventually want to move in-house. The path to in-house seems more straightforward for general commercial lit or more standard transactional practices. Any tips for someone who’s practice is a bit of a hybrid (and who will never likely do discovery or handle a depo)

Think it is funny how recruiters seem to think the vague description "national market paying firm in X city" is at all enticing to one already at a national market paying firm in X city. We're kind of already there, maybe it would help you get us to actually bite if you had anything slightly special to emphasize

I wish I had even a tiny fraction of the energy I had when I first started this job

What’s the dress code for virtual court conferences? For those that have attended one already, what did you wear? I’m planning on treating it like a regular conference. Thought?

How many firms is too many? I’ve practiced 13 years. Since I was a 1st year associate, every 3 years or so I’ve been recruited for another opportunity that is hard to pass up. I’ve been at my current firm 3 years and got the call again, again about an opportunity that is hard to pass up. I don’t like having a reputation of a flight risk, but this keeps happening. Should I decline to pursue the opportunity just so I have a longer track record at my current firm? This will be my 4th if I move.

Any input or advice on taking the SQE exam in the UK to become a UK qualified solicitor? How much to study or any recommended prep courses? How similar is it to the NY bar? Considering taking the July exam so any and all advice is very welcome!

Am I shooting myself in the foot by not including a cover letter in my in-house applications?

Any insights into compensation at large labor and employment firms (e.g., Littler, Fisher, etc.) in major markets like NYC, SF, or LA?

Put in notice and one of the partners wants to know what they could do to have me stay. I doubt I will but curious if anyone has chosen to stay and why in this situation other than money. Any regrets?

If you’re ever feeling like BigLaw is pigeonholing your career, just remember that Rep. Liz Cheney started her career as a project finance associate at White & Case from 1996-1999.

Joining a big firm next week as fully remote lateral and flying out to home office for orientation. The schedule has me in office until 4:15. I’ve already been told I won’t have any actual work. Depending on how many people are there and how it feels, I was planning to stay an hour extra but should I hang around the office until later? First time visiting this city so it’d be great to take in some sights too (although that’s not a priority of course).

Did you make a mistake working in BigLaw? Why?

What do firms actually look at when evaluating people for partnership? I feel like the majority of partners in my section lack organization, leadership ability, management skills, or even good client management skills. It seems more like they were just the ones that stuck around and kept billing a ton. Is this the norm?

Thoughts on Wilson Sonsini LA office? Interested in retooling from m&a. Anything about culture, the work, people?

Does anybody else get that anxious feeling in their chest when their workload starts to pile up? When my to-do list fills up and the timelines start to get tight I really start to seize up and I think this is how I’m going to have a heart attack in my 20s.