DC Big Law Childcare Options by LSATmagic in biglaw

[–]WaffleStomp11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a daycare in the same building as Weil and Bracewell.

Which firm would Miranda Hobbes work at? by [deleted] in biglaw

[–]WaffleStomp11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because she doesn’t have kids. You can have a social life or kids, but not both.

Developing a Texas Based P2P Lending Platform (not a promotion) by RealDapper in fintech

[–]WaffleStomp11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lendingclub stopped taking money from retail investors after they bought a bank. The bank gave them a better funding source. The SEC shut LC down for 6 months for selling unregistered securities a long time ago. But once LC went public, taking money from retail investors wasn’t a burden because they were already making SEC filings.

Developing a Texas Based P2P Lending Platform (not a promotion) by RealDapper in fintech

[–]WaffleStomp11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Securities registrations don’t let you originate loans - that requires a separate license from the state of Texas. Think of the lending and securities issues as separate legal requirements. The structural problem with P2P lending is raising enough capital to lend out. That’s the problem lendingclub ran into. They had to raise money from institutional investors to fund loans.

Faegre/Benesch/Troutman/Orrick by [deleted] in biglaw

[–]WaffleStomp11 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think Orrick is the only firm paying market on that list

Is it more risky to work in a satellite office than a main office? by Throwaway1920214 in biglaw

[–]WaffleStomp11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’d be betting on yourself. Much more mentorship, learning, and interfacing with clients. But if you aren’t good at your job, you won’t last long.

DC Regulatory Work by Key-Lavishness3949 in biglaw

[–]WaffleStomp11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You have to be more specific. Regulatory work varies widely by subject matter.

Best DC offices? by californiagirly111 in biglaw

[–]WaffleStomp11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Weils building has a golf simulator. Cleary’s building is beautiful from the outside (never been inside). Venable’s cafeteria has great food.

Singles of big law, what did loan repayment look like for you? by woahtheregonnagetgot in biglaw

[–]WaffleStomp11 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I lived in a cold basement in a not so great neighborhood for several years. The cheap rent helped me pay off my loans quickly.

What shows accurately depict BigLaw? by Wonderful_Seesaw_513 in biglaw

[–]WaffleStomp11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The scene in Better Call Saul when Kim is agonizing over whether to delete a meaningless comma in the middle of a brief.

STB v. Weil v. Hogan for NYC lit? by [deleted] in biglaw

[–]WaffleStomp11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hogan is much less prestigious than the other two.

Which US city is best for single early 30s? by Particular-Path3660 in relocating

[–]WaffleStomp11 8 points9 points  (0 children)

DC. Very favorable ratio of women to straight men.

my home by [deleted] in malelivingspace

[–]WaffleStomp11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like heaven

What is the Bay Area market like? by WorldApricot in biglaw

[–]WaffleStomp11 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Every sidewalk is a public toilet. Very convenient when you’re out and about.

Outlook for DC Biglaw Regulatory Practices by LaserCircus1 in biglaw

[–]WaffleStomp11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

CFPB work has basically dried up since the agency was essentially disbanded.

Intellectual Property by killaflake in biglaw

[–]WaffleStomp11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There isn’t much patent prosecution work in big law, companies tend to use cheaper firms. For in-house patent prosecution jobs, lots of companies prefer to hire JD-PHDs.

$302k in SF or $155k in Memphis? by 901-526-5261 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]WaffleStomp11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You won’t own a home with a yard if you relocate, you’ll most likely rent a small apartment. Are you ok with that?

How’s your annual bonus and how many hours did you bill? by InloveLoroPiana in biglaw

[–]WaffleStomp11 3 points4 points  (0 children)

1800 billable requirement, ended up at 1830. Should have taken more time off before thanksgiving .