Working with a recruiter who submitted my materials to a few firms I feel I am a strong candidate for. How long does it usually take to hear back?

Trying to explain billable hrs to hubs. I billed 160 this month, which he said “is only 40 hr weeks” (true) - but how many hrs do you figure you “work” or are in the office to bill 150?

What are the best finance conferences in the US?

Has anyone come across any resources I can use for a investment idea pitch during an interview? Examples of investment theses for previous PE acquisitions etc.? Interested in healthcare and FS specifically. Thanks!

Digital killed the advertising business.
Agree or Disagree?

Best Luxury Apartments in Buckhead or near Chastain? Looking for 24/hr concierge, security, and under $2500. Open to other areas as well (just not DT ATL).

What are some exits for someone with IT strategy from consulting?

I was a software engineering consultant and moved to industry last year. To keep things short, I can’t see long term growth for my career and exploring options to be proactive.

My friend just offered to refer me to Twilio “when I’m ready”. When would be a safe time to make the jump? 1/3 of stocks vest in a yr. All vest jn 4 years ($180K). Base: $205K

10 yoe w/ avg 3-4 year tenure. Was at last job but left after 6 months. Current job for 2 months. I work best in a technical/mgmt hybrid role.

Who applies to HBS in R2? I was surprised to hear the pool is just as large as R1. Any speculation on the strength of the R2 pool this year?

Hi Friends, I have 3 years of experience in non technical role. But there is no growth. Planning to do AWS solution architect course. Is it possible to shift to a job without experience. Any suggestions.

Thanks in advance.

Any media peeps working brand side? If so, what kind of role do you have and what is different/same/surprising from your previous agency-side life? Especially interested if you pivoted in your career.

Anyone know of headhunters in publishing or entertainment, or good ones in our world who are savvy in such things?

I've spent a good amount of time working strategy, product development and change management/PMO projects . Data Scientist by training with a small amount of DD and financial modeling experience - so hopefully have the analytics chops to learn new skills as needed.

Working through getting some concrete M&A/ Valuations experience to make me a better candidate for a PE/VC firm. One question.

Will a shop take you and teach you on the go - or should I build that resume more?

What should I expect during my call with Deloitte’s recruitment advisor? I received a verbal offer last week, and a meeting invite this week with the advisor. Is this typically where salary and signing bonus are negotiated? If so, can anyone share insights into the typical base range for experienced hires going into Consultant positions (2yrs experience w/ undergrad)?

What does the branch transfer process look like for UBS? I'm wanting to transfer from my current office to one closer to home.

For attorneys who have transitioned to corporate development/business development, was it worth it? I’ve heard CD involves a lot of process work and I’m not sure if I’m glamorizing the field compared to my (relatively technically challenging) field of law

For the CFE, did you do anything in addition to the ACFE prep course? The course is just practice questions, so I’m wondering where I can actually learn the information first before that.

Which law firm is best for Business Immigration Law Associates? Niche area that many BigLaw firms do not have, but prevalent at more AmLaw100 firms.

I’ve been at a job for a few months and hate it - partners set unrealistic deadlines, micromanage, and create work that truly is not necessary/push urgency when there is no real urgency. I had other offers prior to accepting this job that may still be options, and going back to my old job (for a pay cut) might also be an option. I can’t tell if this is just burnout, growing pains, or just an untenable work environment. Would you ride it out for a year at new job or pursue other options? HELP!

First year here. Do associates get fired for not meeting the billable requirements?

Any insight into Robins Kaplan? IP lit, considering a lateral there. Maybe a bit small for the Big Law bowl but hey Big Law is an arbitrary designation anyway.

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.

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. . .

I’m have a new theory about why juniors always feel like idiots and wanted to see if anyone else thinks this makes sense. I’m a third year, and am the most junior person all of my teams (generally me, a senior or two, and a partner or two), and I always feel like I’m messing something up. Is this just because I never get to work with other juniors and don’t see the mistakes they make, and that it’s relatively normal? And FWIW I went to HYS and I’ve had a clerkship so it’s not like I’m not smart

Wait. Do attorneys negotiate salary? 3rd year associate in big law. I’m not referring to lateraling.

Does your firm let you take 28-30 December off? Many of my team members won’t be working those days and I decided last minute that I’d like to travel somewhere between Christmas and the New Year.

How to leverage personal connections for personal gain?

I am a 2nd year and my spouse is a higher up in engineering in big tech. He has some (but not a lot of) sway in outside counsel and could make some intros to in house counsel.

My firm will gladly use my connections for their own gain, so I’m making sure that if/when this situation comes, I take full advantage of it.

Looking for tips on short term and long term strategy.

Stub here with 3 months in. I work in litigation for a AM100 regional office. No issues with hours yet (45% over target) but just learned a 2nd and 3rd year missed their hours goal this year. Should I seek out projects from the transactional team during slow periods to ensure I hit billable, or is that frowned on?

When you're slow and filling hours with CLEs, how many hours do you do this for? Is three/four hours good enough?

Looking for firms that are hiring fully remote litigation associates. Thanks!

Anyone else love the movie Carnage? I feel like the lawyer (Waltz) and investment banker (Winslett) are so accurate to the personalities that you meet in our strange world.

Which Big Law firms in San Francisco/Bay Area have good L&E groups? Good as in legitimate group and not some group that claims to do the work but really just writes blog posts and answers some advice and counsel questions. Amongst those, any intel on culture, WLB, etc.?

Hi boys & girls!

Joined a big firm (Big4) not long a go and starting to feel like I got a good grip on my current work.

I've always been very technical, so I think that the only thing I am missing now is making sales. (I really wanna make partner)

Can any seasoned lawyer share tips and materials (i.e. books) which can help?

Would it be a good idea to join a Social Club where potential clients spend time? (gym/tennis/paddel/events)

Any advice welcome!

Did you make a mistake working in BigLaw? Why?

Is "attention to correspondence" an appropriate description for the 17 hour block bill yesterday? Asking for a friend.