There is a first year associate in my office who likes to over-order on summer lunches (extra entree, multiple personal sides, dessert for the road, etc.). People are definitely talking about it and the associate is developing a reputation for a lack of self-awareness. Worth pulling him aside and gently mentioning to him? Don’t think the associate is gonna figure it out on his own since his head is in the clouds and he doesn’t have many friends in the office.

Clients challenging fees after the fact has genuinely gone too far. It feels like lawyers are the only profession where clients can just "decide" what they want to pay. I would never go into a restaurant, order what I want, eat the entire meal, then ask for a discount. I don't challenge the rate my doctor charges (though maybe an insurance company does), etc. This is so silly and disrespectful to the profession.

What really is first year equity partner comp at Kirkland? I don’t believe it is actually over $2.0M but correct me please.

I hate my group. A lot. Feel like I made a mistake coming here. Not looking for advice. Just sucks. For people looking to lateral, the grass is not always greener.

When do we expect market firms to match the Milbank raises? I assume mine will but haven’t heard anything yet. And I’m losing one omakase meal per pay period…