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LaTTTham 1st-yr, Expect to be fired Fri., ITT brainstorm....

...what my parting words to Dave Gordon should be.
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
finally! can i get your phone number? maybe we can do somet...
stubborn splenetic university windowlicker
  02/25/09
Not bad. Bittersweet though because it makes me realize that...
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
...
Autistic house turdskin
  02/25/09
numerous credible signs point to yes. I wasn't panicking the...
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
...
Autistic house turdskin
  02/25/09
what office is he in? class year?
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
...
Autistic house turdskin
  02/25/09
ouch. Expected to be more brutal for their class than ours. ...
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
...
Autistic house turdskin
  02/25/09
see threat title (yes)
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
my bad.
Autistic house turdskin
  02/25/09
"Thank you for the opportunity." =extend hand, ...
At-the-ready pungent meetinghouse brethren
  02/25/09
why should he be thankful?
Autistic house turdskin
  02/25/09
I'm sure this is TCR. But I am much more bitter than gratefu...
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
why do you expect to be fired? if you are fired, what is ...
Diverse base
  02/25/09
um, they pretty much told several people the pink slip is co...
Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford
  02/25/09
...
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
My sources say there will be layoffs on friday, but not a bl...
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
mfe
Diverse base
  02/25/09
of course
Milky electric furnace forum
  02/25/09
your sources are wrong, expect the layoffs to be massive
Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford
  02/25/09
:D doesn't have any sources.
Autistic house turdskin
  02/25/09
They'll do this when other firms have a slaughter, but they ...
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
Latham boldly initiated the salary freeze, hth
Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford
  02/25/09
Why would someone bitch about that? $160k for first years wa...
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
i dont think you really understand that Latham has tradition...
indecent milk
  02/26/09
Oddly, despite being a market follower when it comes to bonu...
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
I should apply to be their PR guy.
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
good point
Sepia kitchen dysfunction
  02/25/09
180
Razzmatazz spruce chad
  11/25/09
sources = the voices in his head.
Fuchsia water buffalo
  02/26/09
...
Offensive fragrant resort tank
  02/25/09
...
Razzmatazz spruce chad
  11/25/09
...
trip twinkling lay
  01/27/10
...
gaped spot love of her life
  06/13/10
how about, "it'll be your turn soon enough."
silver area
  07/18/10
...
Scarlet racy theater keepsake machete
  08/21/10
The rumors about this friday have definitely spread...I came...
Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford
  02/25/09
make sure there is nothing in your office you don't have bac...
bearded clear casino
  02/25/09
i would delete all my work product and steal as much of the ...
Sepia kitchen dysfunction
  02/25/09
also, now is a good time to steal some computer hardware and...
Sepia kitchen dysfunction
  02/25/09
Our firm laptops suck.
Aphrodisiac orange son of senegal
  02/25/09
This is a good point. At very least I am going to start hoar...
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
i cant imagine them coming after you
Sepia kitchen dysfunction
  02/25/09
No stupid, buy a 16 gb flash drive and copy everything you c...
zippy gaming laptop
  02/25/09
I'm pretty terrified. But I guess there is not much we can ...
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/25/09
...
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
edit immediately we don't need homeland security here
Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford
  02/25/09
I keep remembering the speeches about the firm's strong fina...
Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford
  02/25/09
They are lying sacks of shit.
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
...
180 unhinged international law enforcement agency
  01/13/10
the country was in a fairly strong financial position at tha...
Autistic house turdskin
  02/25/09
no kidding? I guess Latham is just another victim. Like t...
Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford
  02/25/09
probably more heavily invested in the sorts of work that dri...
Autistic house turdskin
  02/25/09
that, but more that they expanded too rapidly into too many ...
Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford
  02/25/09
that's likely true. but those bets probably would've mostly...
Autistic house turdskin
  02/25/09
yes, they were taking a gamble and it failed to pay off. Th...
Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford
  02/25/09
they are lying pieces of garbage.
Razzmatazz spruce chad
  11/25/09
...
180 unhinged international law enforcement agency
  05/30/10
what if you took a sabbatical
Sepia kitchen dysfunction
  02/25/09
What kind of non-disclosure agreements do BIGLAW associates ...
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
nothing. but they probably will make us sign something for ...
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/25/09
I thought most of the layoffs were for cause?
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
those were the old perfomance "firings". If the...
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/25/09
A tell all book would be much better $$$ than some TTT LaTTT...
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
Heard this last week and the week before, expect to hear it ...
Supple mischievous indirect expression
  02/25/09
there are concrete signs, dude
Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford
  02/25/09
This week has been a lot more solid. Have your heard the co...
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/25/09
they have spread all over
Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford
  02/25/09
It does confuse me why they'd need that much space.
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
Somebody told me everybody in AsCom was out last Friday. Wh...
Supple mischievous indirect expression
  02/25/09
that OMP's in NY, SF and LA have booked the big conference r...
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/25/09
Holy shit
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
This is just a rumor? Seems like something that should be n...
Supple mischievous indirect expression
  02/25/09
verified in LA and SF. Not sure what Dave is doing.
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/25/09
per grapevine, Dave has 13 f/g all day Fri. Why such a h...
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
meetings with everyone to deal with the aftermath.
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/25/09
they won't just fire you - they're planning a mayan sacrific...
bearded clear casino
  02/25/09
...
180 unhinged international law enforcement agency
  01/13/10
...
gaped spot love of her life
  06/13/10
If you're still around next week. This week the indicia a...
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
I am just hoping the numbers people are talking about are of...
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/25/09
I believe those #s are accurate. Un fucking believable.
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
I dont want to say it... As bad as you can imagine.
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/25/09
70-80
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
I've heard 20 from each class.
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
Firm wide right?
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
It's my understanding this is just nyc.
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
Holy mother of God.
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
I watch it happen again and again like a voyeur.
cobalt field karate
  06/26/10
...
Scarlet racy theater keepsake machete
  08/21/10
NYC
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
how the fuck do you supposedly know so much about this
Diverse base
  02/25/09
...
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
mfe
Milky electric furnace forum
  02/25/09
more.
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/25/09
newsflash, latham is horribly managed. in the future (or ar...
Razzmatazz spruce chad
  11/25/09
Are you guys considering calling in sick on Friday? If they ...
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
lol sadly yes this is something I have considered
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
i would come in with your baby daughter. see if they fire y...
Sepia kitchen dysfunction
  02/25/09
And you don't have a baby daughter, borrow one ASAP from a f...
Bipolar tanning salon
  02/25/09
daughters, miscarriages... nothing helps right now
arrogant indian lodge
  02/26/09
Any idea HOW they decide who stays and who goes? Especially ...
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
its based purely on penis size
Sepia kitchen dysfunction
  02/25/09
impressions of you from 2l summer. class rank. law school.
Autistic house turdskin
  02/25/09
class rank? in terms of what, billables?
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
for first years? grades.
Autistic house turdskin
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
i think impressions made during your summer/brief stint as r...
Autistic house turdskin
  02/25/09
Probably how hot the chicks are and how connected the men ar...
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
they supposedly fired all the low performers already so its ...
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/25/09
How does it go -- AsCom draws up and list and ExecCom and OM...
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
I have no idea. None of the associates know anything at any...
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/25/09
I have heard similar re midlevel and senior (ie, assigned) a...
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
To the extent they let go first years it will be sort of ran...
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
3 months I would guess
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
if anything they will likely give everyone three months. If...
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
this
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
also because its horrible press (though maybe too late). ...
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/25/09
We've already established that LaTTTham sucks at PR.
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
most prestigious firm you can name that has done this? i ...
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
dont believe me if you dont want to, but there is pressure t...
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
ITE it's a dog eat dog world.
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
woof.
Sepia kitchen dysfunction
  02/25/09
despite pressure, they went the hardest on the first years. ...
Razzmatazz spruce chad
  11/25/09
I think this is consensus expectation. Firing first-years...
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
IF anyone gets more severance, likelier first-years than sen...
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
yeah and i don't read that shit. name most prestigious firm ...
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
you're LW first-year?
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
now dont be silly. They wont give anyone less than 3 months...
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
1 month is fuck you pay. I would be surprised if anyone woul...
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
read what you just wrote, seriously.
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
when they just gave 3 months to people they straight up fire...
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
...
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
What's very generous severance? 4 months?
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
...
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
...
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
What's nasty is Pillsbury offering 3 months for voluntary te...
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/25/09
Who gives a shit about Pillsbury
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
After the bluetooth headset incident documented on ATL it wa...
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
yeah my opinion of Latham will drop somewhat if they fire me...
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/25/09
I honestly haven't seen any reliable evidence of first-year ...
Jade vibrant codepig
  02/26/09
Proskauer, you turd. "...[O]ur sources indicate that a ...
Chartreuse doobsian blood rage locale
  02/26/09
she said a DECENT firm
Razzmatazz spruce chad
  11/25/09
Also, I have not heard of a law firm, or hell a fuckin busin...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
I am a first year. The concept of giving us more severance ...
Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford
  02/25/09
Reinforces the idea that lawyers are clueless about the busi...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
Firms like for these things to be somewhat of a surprise, th...
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
Nice
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
Reply: No, I'm working on an important brief.
khaki gas station foreskin
  02/25/09
Yep. For me it was a "hey, stop by my office later tod...
carmine thriller box office
  02/25/09
Sure. I am polishing my Glock at the moment; see you right a...
Aquamarine soul-stirring orchestra pit
  02/25/09
They'll off you by text message if need be. Better throw you...
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
should i tell my friend? not sure if he's aware of the late...
Autistic house turdskin
  02/25/09
YES, if he is a friend at all.
bearded clear casino
  02/25/09
want to hear advice from a confirmed non-flamer.
Autistic house turdskin
  02/25/09
the fuck is wrong with you? i'm a legitimate poster who has...
bearded clear casino
  02/25/09
he will probably hear regardless. this shit gets around the ...
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
Not only ITT, but ITT ITE.
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
...
Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford
  02/25/09
You will appreciate my predictions come Friday. hth.
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
if they cull 80-90 people from NYC like some people think, t...
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/25/09
What about when the Dow hits 5k by April?
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
That would be specific to NY because only NY hired so many p...
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
Worst case I would guess a little under that. But yes epic....
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
Except you didn't go out with a bang, but a whimper.
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
dude that's like a practice area where i work
Sepia kitchen dysfunction
  02/25/09
I've been saying 100-200 for a while, on top of the 100-200 ...
Aphrodisiac orange son of senegal
  02/25/09
a 25% cut in associates? and you still defend this incredib...
Razzmatazz spruce chad
  11/25/09
...
Scarlet racy theater keepsake machete
  08/21/10
the ny office has been having trouble for years
Sepia kitchen dysfunction
  02/25/09
since August 2007.
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/25/09
i remem reading something about that office when i was in la...
Sepia kitchen dysfunction
  02/25/09
there was nothing but praise throughout 2007 though some of ...
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/25/09
ppl can be real dumb in hindsight; look at wall street
Sepia kitchen dysfunction
  02/25/09
they are MORONS, obviously
Razzmatazz spruce chad
  11/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
Jesus, Latham has handled this shit poorly. I can't imagine...
Walnut place of business stage
  02/25/09
I've been around the biz longer than you, douche.
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
Ah yes, "the biz." Well then I defer to your expe...
Walnut place of business stage
  02/25/09
i thought this was funny.
bright parlor idea he suggested
  02/25/09
:D is just a veteran flame artist
Drunken Marketing Idea Toilet Seat
  02/25/09
Will Lathamite change his moniker to EXLathamite?
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
And whatever happened to LathamTroll?
Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
There isn't a BIGLAW firm on earth that well run.
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
This isn't a pumpkin farm where you can predict demand very ...
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
1st years are drooling retards that add little value to real...
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
why do you follow this shit so closely?
Shaky transparent parlour degenerate
  02/25/09
tcq
Mewling balding rehab boltzmann
  02/25/09
know thy enemy hth
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
why don't you spend your time applying for jobs?
Mewling balding rehab boltzmann
  02/25/09
I have.
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
do you have an offer yet?
Mewling balding rehab boltzmann
  02/25/09
buying dominos with your parents credit card isn't a "j...
crystalline curious center
  02/25/09
This is also bad news for people at lesser firms that haven'...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
Bed time. Good luck everyone. Start a vigil thread on Thur...
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/25/09
Yea, GL to you too
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
thx, you too
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
Everyone saying "GL" hopes you get hit by a train ...
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
The bottom line of this thread
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
"I can't believe people chose this shithole over firms ...
concupiscible bespoke laser beams
  02/25/09
It is not pro-Skadden flame but it is definitely anti-Latham...
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
not on the brink of dissolution, but v10 shit-canning first ...
insecure newt market
  02/25/09
these pieces of garbage never belonged in the V10 obviously....
Razzmatazz spruce chad
  11/25/09
This is very credited. Expect same sentiments to be reflecte...
Titillating Masturbator Coldplay Fan
  02/25/09
in all seriousness I chose Latham over DPW, STB, Skadden, Ki...
Costumed buck-toothed legend
  02/25/09
I chose over STB, Cleary, K&E. And yet now, if I had...
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
that has to burn... Shearman
insecure newt market
  02/25/09
Explains why all the Latham partners are leaving. Rats from ...
Titillating Masturbator Coldplay Fan
  02/25/09
then you were a fool but have less to worry about than your ...
obsidian point ratface
  02/25/09
I liked the "culture" lol I deserve to be fired
Costumed buck-toothed legend
  02/25/09
sounds like youre flaming the latham trolls. pretty mean, br...
obsidian point ratface
  02/25/09
I am 100% serious
Costumed buck-toothed legend
  02/25/09
then you're probably going to be alright.
obsidian point ratface
  02/25/09
sicne when does law school book smart = more capable attorne...
zippy gaming laptop
  02/25/09
credited. i was a law school rock star but i am a shit awful...
stirring bronze multi-billionaire mad-dog skullcap
  02/25/09
cr
Razzmatazz spruce chad
  11/25/09
start printing form docs, precedents and annotated forms
stirring bronze multi-billionaire mad-dog skullcap
  02/25/09
Downloading is better.
khaki gas station foreskin
  02/25/09
whatever way you can get it, just do it. the info available ...
stirring bronze multi-billionaire mad-dog skullcap
  02/25/09
I have a feeling if you try downloading any of the GS/CS/UBS...
Aphrodisiac orange son of senegal
  02/25/09
Don't forget to download lots of forms and briefs and stuff ...
khaki gas station foreskin
  02/25/09
y? (serious q)
Naked business firm
  02/26/09
you'd think the non-rainmaker equity partners would be fierc...
obsidian point ratface
  02/25/09
It may be either this, or go the way of Heller
Costumed buck-toothed legend
  02/25/09
Law firms are terribly run. If they had any idea what they ...
Aphrodisiac orange son of senegal
  02/25/09
so your plan involves concentrating the layoffs on 1st and 2...
obsidian point ratface
  02/25/09
Except 3/4th years can actually do some law.
Costumed buck-toothed legend
  02/25/09
yeah but a lot of the "law" includes necessary bit...
obsidian point ratface
  02/25/09
On the transactional side, the work that 1st and 2nd years c...
Aphrodisiac orange son of senegal
  02/25/09
Why would you think you're getting fired? You just started.
Jade vibrant codepig
  02/25/09
tyft.
bright parlor idea he suggested
  02/25/09
This entire thread is flame. I checked with two friends who ...
Razzle-dazzle flesh sweet tailpipe
  02/25/09
hello, latham recruiter!
Multi-colored Dragon Travel Guidebook
  02/25/09
Can you point to any place that substantiates these layoff r...
Razzle-dazzle flesh sweet tailpipe
  02/25/09
i have a 2nd year friend who was told at her review by an as...
Multi-colored Dragon Travel Guidebook
  02/25/09
Or maybe they're just trying to save face. The evidence in t...
Razzle-dazzle flesh sweet tailpipe
  02/25/09
Same here.
Bipolar tanning salon
  02/25/09
ATL is now trolling too? http://abovethelaw.com/2009/02/nat...
Hyperactive cerebral corn cake
  02/25/09
i guess if i were a partner at a dying law firm i would give...
pink impressive institution telephone
  02/25/09
I think I will apply to 100+ state and local gov't agencies ...
Floppy violent volcanic crater
  02/25/09
So you'll join the 1300 biglaw attys already laid off, and t...
Duck-like kitty cat
  02/25/09
yeah, but i have a stellar resume. T14 law school and very p...
Floppy violent volcanic crater
  02/25/09
um... have you ever interviewed with a gov agency? The vast ...
Duck-like kitty cat
  02/25/09
oh yeah, and your interviewer will resent the hell out of yo...
insecure newt market
  02/25/09
At least he likes the way he looks, that shit is guaranteed
Duck-like kitty cat
  02/25/09
tragically underappreciated post.
Vigorous brindle senate
  02/26/09
agreed
Naked business firm
  02/26/09
"regardless of actual experience" you have boug...
Costumed buck-toothed legend
  02/25/09
Exactly
Duck-like kitty cat
  02/25/09
Any news on the summer program? Any basis to comments on ATL...
wonderful startled background story
  02/25/09
I see the kool-aid drinking as stopped at last and reality i...
Slippery onyx pozpig
  02/25/09
really performance pwning 08 grads? did these kids shit the...
insecure newt market
  02/25/09
Supposedly the latter. Given that some of the first years ca...
Slippery onyx pozpig
  02/25/09
wow LipsTTTick Building to Slaughter House!
insecure newt market
  02/25/09
LaTTTham deserves to become the next Brobeck. Fuck 'em
Slippery onyx pozpig
  02/25/09
i'm an 08 and heard NOTHING about classmates getting perform...
razzle site gaping
  02/25/09
Mr. President please understand It really is that bad It w...
crystalline curious center
  02/25/09
Tell him that you fucked his wife.
Fluffy liquid oxygen immigrant
  02/25/09
They really should do this tomorrow. Now that everyone know...
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  02/25/09
Plus, there have to be one or two that know they'll be among...
Walnut place of business stage
  02/25/09
Exactly. And I bet there will be a lot of office supplies r...
hairraiser fanboi generalized bond
  02/25/09
How come your brother can run a firm so much better than you...
Citrine dashing station
  02/25/09
what's the name of his brother/what firm does he run?
Autistic house turdskin
  02/25/09
Brother ran, or used to run, Cravath.
Citrine dashing station
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Didn't Cravath's PPP go way the fuck down last year? Don't ...
Bisexual patrolman
  02/26/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
An unnerving calm has descended
lemon puppy
  02/25/09
there has to be an NYU style "occupation" of the L...
Floppy violent volcanic crater
  02/25/09
lol
Naked business firm
  02/26/09
I'm not at latham but do any of you latham people think acad...
Flushed self-centered faggot firefighter
  02/25/09
I would doubt it. At least not beyond the fact that those f...
Aphrodisiac orange son of senegal
  02/25/09
ucla troll
Comical submissive cuckoldry organic girlfriend
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...
lemon puppy
  02/26/09
Yep, whether it's warranted or not, Latham takes at least 20...
Aphrodisiac orange son of senegal
  02/26/09
lol, many of those schools on your list were hit the hardest...
Razzmatazz spruce chad
  11/25/09
Is there any reliable evidence cuts are coming today rather ...
lascivious ruby abode
  02/26/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/26/09
Well crap. They need to get this over with and stop torturin...
lascivious ruby abode
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...
lemon puppy
  02/26/09
What year are you?
lascivious ruby abode
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...
lemon puppy
  02/26/09
I can tell you that you are categorically wrong. HTH
Slippery onyx pozpig
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...
lemon puppy
  02/26/09
Idenfity the error in ..,,.,.,.,..,,.,.,..,..,.,.,...'s reas...
hairraiser fanboi generalized bond
  02/26/09
this is stupid
zippy gaming laptop
  02/26/09
L&W days you gotta love it
rambunctious plaza gunner
  02/26/09
"All I know is if the ax does fall my way I have so muc...
hairraiser fanboi generalized bond
  02/26/09
yes, they will tempt you away with a release and severance o...
Internet-worthy voyeur mother
  02/26/09
live it up
rambunctious plaza gunner
  02/26/09
It seems like bitter staffers always hate admins and think t...
Walnut place of business stage
  02/26/09
i have the dirt
rambunctious plaza gunner
  02/26/09
class action? really? probably not.
vivacious ceo azn
  02/26/09
oh yeah
rambunctious plaza gunner
  02/27/09
Here is an update: Massive layoffs are coming whether it ...
Slippery onyx pozpig
  02/26/09
so basically if it wasn't for xoxo and ATL, they'd only be g...
Drunken Marketing Idea Toilet Seat
  02/26/09
It came up, from what I heard, but was not the popular optio...
Slippery onyx pozpig
  02/26/09
Pretty awesome to see the power of teh internets in general ...
Internet-worthy voyeur mother
  02/26/09
Wow, not only are they laying off tons of associates, but th...
Floppy violent volcanic crater
  02/26/09
This is where it stood last time I checked. I know there has...
Slippery onyx pozpig
  02/26/09
i cant imagine theyd give some of these first years six mont...
Diverse base
  02/26/09
The exact opposite. First years are perceived to be the most...
Slippery onyx pozpig
  02/26/09
One of my friends from LS had a big housewarming party at hi...
Hyperventilating Big Stead Preventive Strike
  02/26/09
well he can join the masses of TTT americans who are just wa...
Diverse base
  02/26/09
Titcr. I feel bad for him but there's no way you should be d...
Hyperventilating Big Stead Preventive Strike
  02/26/09
so if he walks away and he put 300 down, that means he essen...
Diverse base
  02/26/09
You can't really walk away from a recourse loan. He'd have ...
hairraiser fanboi generalized bond
  02/26/09
I thought California law is such that all home mortgages in ...
Electric embarrassed to the bone incel
  02/26/09
most mortgages are non-recourse
zippy gaming laptop
  02/26/09
Not true except for a handful of states like California.
provocative temple
  05/30/10
Probably more than that with closing costs. I don't know how...
Hyperventilating Big Stead Preventive Strike
  02/26/09
Latham makes the claim that is an elite law firm. It has: ...
Slippery onyx pozpig
  02/26/09
it cuts two ways. on the one hand, its insulting to offer cr...
Floppy violent volcanic crater
  02/26/09
True, but it they expect this recession to last 2 years, the...
plum pit
  02/26/09
it will not save them rep-wise
Internet-worthy voyeur mother
  02/26/09
Fair. They're taking a hit in rep regardless.
plum pit
  02/26/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/26/09
unfortunately, tioctcr.
Floppy violent volcanic crater
  02/26/09
...
lemon puppy
  02/26/09
I kind of agree. If they were willing to give that much they...
lascivious ruby abode
  02/26/09
They did that in the euro offices. Not sure how much it hel...
Disrespectful boiling water library
  02/26/09
it is always darkest before the dawn
Floppy violent volcanic crater
  02/26/09
stfu with the cliches you fuckin idiot
Razzmatazz spruce chad
  11/25/09
Good luck tomorrow to Earl and everyone else. Hopefully they...
Emerald Nibblets Hospital
  02/26/09
...
Cracking Associate
  02/26/09
I'm seriously considering staying home tomorrow. I know it w...
lascivious ruby abode
  02/26/09
go to the office with a webcam and give us periodic updates ...
Diverse base
  02/26/09
WEBCAM!
khaki gas station foreskin
  02/26/09
today the silence was deafening. i can't even imagine what t...
Titillating Masturbator Coldplay Fan
  02/26/09
Exactly. I wanted to throw up all day today.
lascivious ruby abode
  02/26/09
do you guys know many/any people that were pwned in the firs...
Diverse base
  02/26/09
I only know a handful personally. If you're asking whether t...
lascivious ruby abode
  02/26/09
were people talking? or just awkward silence. DESCRIBE the a...
Floppy violent volcanic crater
  02/26/09
everybody I know, junior and senior associates, secretaries ...
lascivious ruby abode
  02/26/09
people are talking, but hushed and morose and behind closed ...
Titillating Masturbator Coldplay Fan
  02/26/09
Yep. Almost every call I received today started with "I...
lascivious ruby abode
  02/26/09
god just get it the fuck over with. especially if the list h...
Titillating Masturbator Coldplay Fan
  02/26/09
Same to you, my friend.
lascivious ruby abode
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Cracking Associate
  02/26/09
buy a bottle of really good champagne beforehand. either way...
stirring bronze multi-billionaire mad-dog skullcap
  02/26/09
This is sage advice. Good luck and godspeed to all Lath...
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yeah today was a ghost town in the office. They really need...
Adventurous Mediation Stage
  02/26/09
...
trip twinkling lay
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you mean latham & watkins, the firm that's chaird by Bob...
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haven't they fired enough people yet? i mean how many ppl ca...
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"a Schindleresque non-equity partner who hid hundreds o...
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180. But seriously, six months was pretty good.
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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:39 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

...what my parting words to Dave Gordon should be.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991741)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:41 AM
Author: stubborn splenetic university windowlicker

finally! can i get your phone number? maybe we can do something sometime or .. something?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991752)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:44 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

Not bad. Bittersweet though because it makes me realize that if I had geh-sexed him earlier this year I might have been able to save myself.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991774)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:46 AM
Author: Autistic house turdskin



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991790)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:49 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

numerous credible signs point to yes. I wasn't panicking the week before Pres Day, but I am 99% confident this time that it's the real deal.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991809)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:50 AM
Author: Autistic house turdskin



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991818)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:51 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

what office is he in? class year?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991821)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:51 AM
Author: Autistic house turdskin



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991825)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:53 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

ouch. Expected to be more brutal for their class than ours. I hope he survives.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991837)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:54 AM
Author: Autistic house turdskin



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991843)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:57 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

see threat title (yes)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991871)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:58 AM
Author: Autistic house turdskin

my bad.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991875)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:48 AM
Author: At-the-ready pungent meetinghouse brethren

"Thank you for the opportunity."

=extend hand, firmly shake, walk out=



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991804)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:49 AM
Author: Autistic house turdskin

why should he be thankful?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991807)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:52 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

I'm sure this is TCR. But I am much more bitter than grateful.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991832)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:54 AM
Author: Diverse base

why do you expect to be fired?

if you are fired, what is your next step?

how much debt do you have?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991847)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:55 AM
Author: Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford

um, they pretty much told several people the pink slip is coming

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991851)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:57 AM
Author: razzle site gaping



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991867)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:56 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

My sources say there will be layoffs on friday, but not a bloodbath.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991857)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:56 AM
Author: Diverse base

mfe

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991860)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:06 AM
Author: Milky electric furnace forum

of course

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991935)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:57 AM
Author: Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford

your sources are wrong, expect the layoffs to be massive

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991865)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:57 AM
Author: Autistic house turdskin

:D doesn't have any sources.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991874)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:59 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

They'll do this when other firms have a slaughter, but they don't want to be pwned all alone on ATL for a weekend.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991884)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:02 AM
Author: Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford

Latham boldly initiated the salary freeze, hth

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991906)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:03 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

Why would someone bitch about that? $160k for first years was a joke to being with.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991908)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 12:14 AM
Author: indecent milk

i dont think you really understand that Latham has traditionally not cared about this type of thing... their management, compared to other lawfirm management, is pretty alpha

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10998348)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:03 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

Oddly, despite being a market follower when it comes to bonuses and raises, LaTTTham has shown a willingness to lead here.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991913)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:05 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

I should apply to be their PR guy.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991924)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:05 AM
Author: Sepia kitchen dysfunction

good point

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991930)



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Date: November 25th, 2009 5:54 AM
Author: Razzmatazz spruce chad

180

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#13363741)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 5:30 PM
Author: Fuchsia water buffalo

sources = the voices in his head.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11002945)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 11:43 AM
Author: Offensive fragrant resort tank



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10993027)



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Date: November 25th, 2009 5:53 AM
Author: Razzmatazz spruce chad



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#13363740)



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Date: January 27th, 2010 1:31 AM
Author: trip twinkling lay



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#13926751)



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Date: June 13th, 2010 7:12 PM
Author: gaped spot love of her life



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#15237569)



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Date: July 18th, 2010 11:25 AM
Author: silver area

how about, "it'll be your turn soon enough."

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#15539080)



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Date: August 21st, 2010 3:24 PM
Author: Scarlet racy theater keepsake machete



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#15846417)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:50 AM
Author: Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford

The rumors about this friday have definitely spread...I came here to see if others had heard.



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991813)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:55 AM
Author: bearded clear casino

make sure there is nothing in your office you don't have backed up at home. it would suck to be removed by security from your stuff.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991849)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:55 AM
Author: Sepia kitchen dysfunction

i would delete all my work product and steal as much of the firms as possible

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991854)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:57 AM
Author: Sepia kitchen dysfunction

also, now is a good time to steal some computer hardware and stationery

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991863)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 3:22 AM
Author: Aphrodisiac orange son of senegal

Our firm laptops suck.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992292)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:58 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

This is a good point. At very least I am going to start hoarding legal pads, staplers.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991877)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:00 AM
Author: Sepia kitchen dysfunction

i cant imagine them coming after you

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991893)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 7:58 PM
Author: zippy gaming laptop

No stupid, buy a 16 gb flash drive and copy everything you can from the file system.

Any deal you worked on at all, copy every single document

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10996167)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:58 AM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

I'm pretty terrified. But I guess there is not much we can do.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991878)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:00 AM
Author: razzle site gaping



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991887)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:01 AM
Author: Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford

edit immediately we don't need homeland security here

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991896)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:00 AM
Author: Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford

I keep remembering the speeches about the firm's strong financial position at Scottsdale...

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991890)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:01 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

They are lying sacks of shit.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991898)



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Date: January 13th, 2010 1:44 AM
Author: 180 unhinged international law enforcement agency



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#13796111)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:02 AM
Author: Autistic house turdskin

the country was in a fairly strong financial position at that point.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991904)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:03 AM
Author: Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford

no kidding?

I guess Latham is just another victim. Like the layoffs at Kirkland, STB, Davis Polk, etc.

Oh, wait...

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991910)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:04 AM
Author: Autistic house turdskin

probably more heavily invested in the sorts of work that dried up than the others.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991921)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:05 AM
Author: Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford

that, but more that they expanded too rapidly into too many markets. I mean, two offices in San Diego alone?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991925)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:06 AM
Author: Autistic house turdskin

that's likely true. but those bets probably would've mostly paid off with a few more years of economic stasis, right?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991939)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:07 AM
Author: Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford

yes, they were taking a gamble and it failed to pay off. There are also rumors of internal policies that are draining the coffers

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991944)



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Date: November 25th, 2009 5:55 AM
Author: Razzmatazz spruce chad

they are lying pieces of garbage.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#13363743)



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Date: May 30th, 2010 2:31 AM
Author: 180 unhinged international law enforcement agency



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#15116029)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:01 AM
Author: Sepia kitchen dysfunction

what if you took a sabbatical

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991899)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:01 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

What kind of non-disclosure agreements do BIGLAW associates sign when they join?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991897)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:03 AM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

nothing. but they probably will make us sign something for our severance.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991916)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:05 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

I thought most of the layoffs were for cause?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991928)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:08 AM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

those were the old perfomance "firings".

If they do more layoffs this week it will be economy based.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991951)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:10 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

A tell all book would be much better $$$ than some TTT LaTTTham severance.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991961)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:03 AM
Author: Supple mischievous indirect expression

Heard this last week and the week before, expect to hear it next week again.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991915)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:04 AM
Author: Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford

there are concrete signs, dude

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991919)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:04 AM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

This week has been a lot more solid. Have your heard the conference room rumors?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991920)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:06 AM
Author: Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford

they have spread all over

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991932)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:06 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

It does confuse me why they'd need that much space.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991934)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:06 AM
Author: Supple mischievous indirect expression

Somebody told me everybody in AsCom was out last Friday. What's the rumor, that conference rooms are mysteriously booked for this Friday?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991938)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:09 AM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

that OMP's in NY, SF and LA have booked the big conference rooms in the afteroon and a bunch of them earlier on Friday.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991957)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:11 AM
Author: lemon puppy

Holy shit

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991965)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:14 AM
Author: Supple mischievous indirect expression

This is just a rumor? Seems like something that should be not too hard to verify, although I've never tried. I'll ask around tomorrow.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991995)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:15 AM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

verified in LA and SF. Not sure what Dave is doing.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992004)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:16 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

per grapevine, Dave has 13 f/g all day Fri.

Why such a huge fucking room, though?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992010)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:18 AM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

meetings with everyone to deal with the aftermath.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992032)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:19 AM
Author: bearded clear casino

they won't just fire you - they're planning a mayan sacrifice. it's the only way to appease the gods and set things right.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992035)



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Date: January 13th, 2010 1:47 AM
Author: 180 unhinged international law enforcement agency



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#13796142)



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Date: June 13th, 2010 7:13 PM
Author: gaped spot love of her life



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#15237573)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:05 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

If you're still around next week.

This week the indicia are much more substantial.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991926)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:11 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991972)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:08 AM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

I am just hoping the numbers people are talking about are off, because that would be truly a bloodbath. Also I hope they get it over with so whoever is left doesn't have to be paranoid watching their back every 2 weeks.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991946)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:09 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

I believe those #s are accurate. Un fucking believable.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991953)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:10 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991960)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:10 AM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

I dont want to say it... As bad as you can imagine.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991964)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:11 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

70-80

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991966)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:11 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

I've heard 20 from each class.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991971)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:12 AM
Author: lemon puppy

Firm wide right?



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991980)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:13 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

It's my understanding this is just nyc.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991985)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:14 AM
Author: lemon puppy

Holy mother of God.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991992)



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Date: June 26th, 2010 3:27 AM
Author: cobalt field karate

I watch it happen again and again like a voyeur.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#15345812)



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Date: August 21st, 2010 3:23 PM
Author: Scarlet racy theater keepsake machete



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#15846413)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:13 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

NYC

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991986)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:13 AM
Author: Diverse base

how the fuck do you supposedly know so much about this

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991988)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:15 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992008)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:26 AM
Author: Milky electric furnace forum

mfe

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992084)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:13 AM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

more.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991984)



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Date: November 25th, 2009 5:57 AM
Author: Razzmatazz spruce chad

newsflash, latham is horribly managed. in the future (or arguably even in the past) only fools will work for these stupid, lying pieces of trash.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#13363744)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:09 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

Are you guys considering calling in sick on Friday? If they can't see you they can't fire you.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991952)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:09 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

lol sadly yes this is something I have considered

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991956)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:10 AM
Author: Sepia kitchen dysfunction

i would come in with your baby daughter. see if they fire you

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991963)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 4:08 PM
Author: Bipolar tanning salon

And you don't have a baby daughter, borrow one ASAP from a friend.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10994577)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 11:12 PM
Author: arrogant indian lodge

daughters, miscarriages... nothing helps right now

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11005784)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:10 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

Any idea HOW they decide who stays and who goes? Especially for first-years. What info do they have to go on?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991962)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:11 AM
Author: Sepia kitchen dysfunction

its based purely on penis size

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991968)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:11 AM
Author: Autistic house turdskin

impressions of you from 2l summer. class rank. law school.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991969)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:12 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

class rank? in terms of what, billables?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991979)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:13 AM
Author: Autistic house turdskin

for first years? grades.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991991)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:14 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991997)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:18 AM
Author: Autistic house turdskin

i think impressions made during your summer/brief stint as real associate would matter more, despite how arbitrary and ill-defined they are, but who knows. just my guess.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992031)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:11 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

Probably how hot the chicks are and how connected the men are.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991975)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:12 AM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

they supposedly fired all the low performers already so its a mystery. maybe hours, probably politics. who will vouch for you... who knows?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991982)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:14 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

How does it go -- AsCom draws up and list and ExecCom and OMF sign off? What is the process?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10991994)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:18 AM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

I have no idea. None of the associates know anything at any seniority level.

Some speculate that asscom came up with a number with excom based on department loading and they let the partners in the department decide.

For unassigned associates the probably look at hours and the reviews that no one has gotten yet. Unclear how politics play at this level. Again its all speculation.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992028)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:19 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

I have heard similar re midlevel and senior (ie, assigned) associates.

I have been here four fucking months. Guess I should have brought in business or sucked someone off by now. Oops, oh well.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992036)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:21 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992047)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:21 AM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

To the extent they let go first years it will be sort of random - less some people saved because whatever partner likes you for whatever reason.

The rest of the unassigned pool will be ugly.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992055)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:22 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992063)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:20 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992044)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:16 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992012)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:16 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

3 months I would guess

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992015)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:20 AM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

if anything they will likely give everyone three months. If anyone gets more it will be first years because of the awful predicament they are put in.

Also why supposedly less first year will be let go proportionately than 2007 and 2006.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992041)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:22 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992056)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:23 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

this

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992067)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:24 AM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

also because its horrible press (though maybe too late).

same thing with rescinding 2009 offers. Easy way to save money, but they dont want to do it.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992069)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:24 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

We've already established that LaTTTham sucks at PR.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992077)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:25 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992081)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:26 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

most prestigious firm you can name that has done this?

i was under the imprssion it was pretty verboten.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992088)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:27 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992094)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:27 AM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

dont believe me if you dont want to, but there is pressure to treat the first years less harshly cause they have no experience and no money and will have a harder time getting back on their feet.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992090)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:28 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992098)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:29 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

ITE it's a dog eat dog world.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992099)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:38 AM
Author: Sepia kitchen dysfunction

woof.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992145)



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Date: November 25th, 2009 6:01 AM
Author: Razzmatazz spruce chad

despite pressure, they went the hardest on the first years. they figured they'd hide their slaughter in the overall figures. sadly, they forgot about teh internets.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#13363748)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:24 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

I think this is consensus expectation.

Firing first-years is really, really TTT. Some people expect there will be commensurate allowances made for us.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992079)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:26 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992085)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:28 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

IF anyone gets more severance, likelier first-years than seniors.

this is just what i have heard. it makes sense bc who the fuck fires first-years? seriously, who has?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992097)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:29 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992100)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:31 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

yeah and i don't read that shit. name most prestigious firm you can recall that fired first-yrs?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992113)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:32 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992121)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:34 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

you're LW first-year?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992124)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:34 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992127)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:34 AM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

now dont be silly. They wont give anyone less than 3 months if it happens soon.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992128)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:35 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992133)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:36 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

1 month is fuck you pay. I would be surprised if anyone would be retarded enough to take that.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992137)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:36 AM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

read what you just wrote, seriously.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992139)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:37 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992143)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:38 AM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

when they just gave 3 months to people they straight up fired "for cause"?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992147)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:40 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992151)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:41 AM
Author: razzle site gaping



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992157)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:43 AM
Author: lemon puppy

What's very generous severance? 4 months?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992166)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:43 AM
Author: razzle site gaping



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992169)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:44 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992174)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:45 AM
Author: razzle site gaping



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992176)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:46 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992182)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:46 AM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

What's nasty is Pillsbury offering 3 months for voluntary termination. which means one month fuck you if you dont take it and get laid off anyway.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992181)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:47 AM
Author: lemon puppy

Who gives a shit about Pillsbury

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992184)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:49 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

After the bluetooth headset incident documented on ATL it was ballsy/appalling of them to even go through with the layoffs as planned.

I'd scarcely heard of Pillsbury before this but now perceive them as one of the more vile TTTs.

I guess my regard for Latham has plummeted likewise.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992193)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:53 AM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

yeah my opinion of Latham will drop somewhat if they fire me. :(

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992206)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:52 AM
Author: Jade vibrant codepig

I honestly haven't seen any reliable evidence of first-year firings at a decent firm, especially in NYC. Zero. Not even on ATL. No confirmation.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11000281)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 11:57 PM
Author: Chartreuse doobsian blood rage locale

Proskauer, you turd. "...[O]ur sources indicate that a number of first-year associates where included in the 35 attorneys Proskauer laid off. A couple of tipsters report that as many as eight first-years lost their job."

Oh, and: "Contrary to this line of thought, it's been rumored that first year associates were among those let go in recent rounds of layoffs (e.g., at Nixon Peabody, Luce Forward, McDermott Will & Emery, and MoFo)."

http://abovethelaw.com/2009/02/open_thread_where_are_first-_a.php

http://abovethelaw.com/2009/02/open_thread_where_are_first-_a.php



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11006241)



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Date: November 25th, 2009 6:02 AM
Author: Razzmatazz spruce chad

she said a DECENT firm

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#13363750)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:30 AM
Author: lemon puppy

Also, I have not heard of a law firm, or hell a fuckin business entity that gives the most JUNIOR people MORE severance.

Severance is usually given to people commensurate with experience in any industry

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992110)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:35 AM
Author: Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford

I am a first year. The concept of giving us more severance is beyond retarded.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992134)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:36 AM
Author: lemon puppy

Reinforces the idea that lawyers are clueless about the business world

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992140)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:19 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992034)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:21 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

Firms like for these things to be somewhat of a surprise, though.

If I had to guess, I'd say expect a call or email Fri saying hey can you meet this afternoon...

but you're right, it's a lot of people. Maybe they'll need to coordinate more in advance.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992048)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:23 AM
Author: lemon puppy

Nice

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992066)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 3:13 AM
Author: khaki gas station foreskin

Reply: No, I'm working on an important brief.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992262)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 10:47 AM
Author: carmine thriller box office

Yep. For me it was a "hey, stop by my office later today?" email from a partner.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992802)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 12:08 PM
Author: Aquamarine soul-stirring orchestra pit

Sure. I am polishing my Glock at the moment; see you right afterwards.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10993139)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:21 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

They'll off you by text message if need be. Better throw your blackberry in the east river.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992052)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:19 AM
Author: Autistic house turdskin

should i tell my friend? not sure if he's aware of the latest rumors.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992038)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:20 AM
Author: bearded clear casino

YES, if he is a friend at all.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992045)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:22 AM
Author: Autistic house turdskin

want to hear advice from a confirmed non-flamer.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992059)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:24 AM
Author: bearded clear casino

the fuck is wrong with you? i'm a legitimate poster who has accumulated many 180s.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992078)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:23 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

he will probably hear regardless. this shit gets around the office. especially since it was just aired ITT.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992064)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:24 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992070)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:24 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

Not only ITT, but ITT ITE.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992072)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:21 AM
Author: Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992050)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:22 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

You will appreciate my predictions come Friday. hth.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992060)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:27 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992091)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:29 AM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

if they cull 80-90 people from NYC like some people think, they wont need to cut anyone else till next review time.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992101)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:30 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

What about when the Dow hits 5k by April?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992105)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:32 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992119)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:33 AM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

That would be specific to NY because only NY hired so many people in 2006-2008.

Cuts in other offices will probably be substantial but less shocking.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992123)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:35 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992131)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:37 AM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

Worst case I would guess a little under that. But yes epic.

I am making my time.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992144)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:38 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992146)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:40 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

Except you didn't go out with a bang, but a whimper.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992150)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:40 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992153)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:49 AM
Author: Sepia kitchen dysfunction

dude that's like a practice area where i work

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992191)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 3:29 AM
Author: Aphrodisiac orange son of senegal

I've been saying 100-200 for a while, on top of the 100-200 total from performance review. That would be around a 20%-25% cut in associate headcount, which seems about right.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992321)



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Date: November 25th, 2009 6:04 AM
Author: Razzmatazz spruce chad

a 25% cut in associates? and you still defend this incredible garbage dump?

Date: February 25th, 2009 3:29 AM

Author: PDzorro

I've been saying 100-200 for a while, on top of the 100-200 total from performance review. That would be around a 20%-25% cut in associate headcount, which seems about right.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992321)



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#13363752)



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Date: August 21st, 2010 3:26 PM
Author: Scarlet racy theater keepsake machete



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#15846422)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:36 AM
Author: Sepia kitchen dysfunction

the ny office has been having trouble for years

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992138)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:41 AM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

since August 2007.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992154)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:42 AM
Author: Sepia kitchen dysfunction

i remem reading something about that office when i was in law school . . . a while ago

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992161)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:44 AM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

there was nothing but praise throughout 2007 though some of us noticed things slowing down in the last quarter.

query as to why we hired 90 summers in Fall of 2007 to start in Fall 2009 and 3Ls to start in Fall of 2008. They knew it would slow down.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992173)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:47 AM
Author: Sepia kitchen dysfunction

ppl can be real dumb in hindsight; look at wall street

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992187)



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Date: November 25th, 2009 6:05 AM
Author: Razzmatazz spruce chad

they are MORONS, obviously

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#13363753)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:42 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992163)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:28 AM
Author: Walnut place of business stage

Jesus, Latham has handled this shit poorly. I can't imagine what it's been like in the office for the past month.

Also, is :D a motherfucking Latham paralegal or something?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992096)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:29 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

I've been around the biz longer than you, douche.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992103)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:31 AM
Author: Walnut place of business stage

Ah yes, "the biz." Well then I defer to your expertise.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992116)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 10:34 AM
Author: bright parlor idea he suggested

i thought this was funny.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992749)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:29 AM
Author: Drunken Marketing Idea Toilet Seat

:D is just a veteran flame artist

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992104)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:36 AM
Author: lemon puppy

Will Lathamite change his moniker to EXLathamite?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992136)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:43 AM
Author: Disturbing bat shit crazy space halford

And whatever happened to LathamTroll?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992168)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:46 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992178)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:47 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

There isn't a BIGLAW firm on earth that well run.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992185)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:49 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992192)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:50 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

This isn't a pumpkin farm where you can predict demand very easily.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992196)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:51 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992201)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:53 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

1st years are drooling retards that add little value to real work

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992207)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:55 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992212)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:51 AM
Author: Shaky transparent parlour degenerate

why do you follow this shit so closely?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992199)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:52 AM
Author: Mewling balding rehab boltzmann

tcq

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992202)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:53 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

know thy enemy

hth

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992204)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:54 AM
Author: Mewling balding rehab boltzmann

why don't you spend your time applying for jobs?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992209)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:54 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

I have.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992211)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:55 AM
Author: Mewling balding rehab boltzmann

do you have an offer yet?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992214)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 5:50 PM
Author: crystalline curious center

buying dominos with your parents credit card isn't a "job."

HTH

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10995307)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:54 AM
Author: lemon puppy

This is also bad news for people at lesser firms that haven't done layoffs yet.

If Latham does massive layoffs, that will be THE news for days. Tons of firms will probably use that as cover to do some truly heinous shit and hope to fly under the radar. Like firing all their 1st years and revoking 09 offers type shit

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992210)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:55 AM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

Bed time. Good luck everyone. Start a vigil thread on Thursday night maybe.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992216)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:56 AM
Author: lemon puppy

Yea, GL to you too

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992220)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:57 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

thx, you too

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992224)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:58 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

Everyone saying "GL" hopes you get hit by a train which would increase their chance of survival.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992228)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 3:09 AM
Author: razzle site gaping
Subject: The bottom line of this thread

seems to be that if Latham is going to shitcan 1st years (and it looks like they are) then they need to give incredible severance.

They have already been knocked out of the v10 but if they screw over people they JUST HIRED they will be sub-Cadwalader for all eternity.

Latham's response to the credit crisis has been disgustingly inept. I can't believe people chose this shithole over firms like Skadden which are still paying full bonuses and which care about their reputations enough NOT to pull desperate dick moves such as laying off recent hires.



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992250)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 3:10 AM
Author: concupiscible bespoke laser beams

"I can't believe people chose this shithole over firms like Skadden"

weak, weak flame

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992255)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 3:13 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

It is not pro-Skadden flame but it is definitely anti-Latham flame.

Latham is going down in flames.

If they are truly firing first-years on Friday - they would be the first major firm to do this - unimaginable how they would salvage their rep.

Probably they are on the brink of dissolution.



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992263)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 5:02 PM
Author: insecure newt market

not on the brink of dissolution, but v10 shit-canning first years? that's wretched.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10994972)



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Date: November 25th, 2009 6:08 AM
Author: Razzmatazz spruce chad

these pieces of garbage never belonged in the V10 obviously. there should be some kind of fraud on the market cause of action for this.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#13363755)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 3:11 AM
Author: Titillating Masturbator Coldplay Fan

This is very credited. Expect same sentiments to be reflected on ATL.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992259)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 3:32 AM
Author: Costumed buck-toothed legend

in all seriousness I chose Latham over DPW, STB, Skadden, Kirkland, PW, and others. A good friend chose them over Cravath and S&C.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992332)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 3:37 AM
Author: razzle site gaping

I chose over STB, Cleary, K&E.

And yet now, if I had to go back and do it again, Latham would rank somewhere below Shearman for me.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992349)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 5:02 PM
Author: insecure newt market

that has to burn... Shearman

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10994975)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 3:39 AM
Author: Titillating Masturbator Coldplay Fan

Explains why all the Latham partners are leaving. Rats from a sinking once-prestigious ship.

If they forge ahead with first year layoffs they are idiots.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992356)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 3:40 AM
Author: obsidian point ratface

then you were a fool but have less to worry about than your peers for 2 reasons

a) you either had good grades at a good school or stellar grades at an average school, which positions you well for whatever you'd do next

b) you're probably smarter and more capable than the others and thus less likely to be laid off

my heart goes out to the doods who did alright at average schools and scraped into L&W.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992360)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 3:43 AM
Author: Costumed buck-toothed legend

I liked the "culture" lol

I deserve to be fired

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992366)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 3:45 AM
Author: obsidian point ratface

sounds like youre flaming the latham trolls. pretty mean, bro.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992369)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 3:46 AM
Author: Costumed buck-toothed legend

I am 100% serious

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992370)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 3:48 AM
Author: obsidian point ratface

then you're probably going to be alright.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992376)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 8:12 PM
Author: zippy gaming laptop

sicne when does law school book smart = more capable attorney?

We're all fucked

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10996254)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 8:52 PM
Author: stirring bronze multi-billionaire mad-dog skullcap

credited. i was a law school rock star but i am a shit awful corporate attorney.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10996729)



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Date: November 25th, 2009 6:07 AM
Author: Razzmatazz spruce chad

cr

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#13363754)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 3:10 AM
Author: stirring bronze multi-billionaire mad-dog skullcap

start printing form docs, precedents and annotated forms

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992252)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 3:17 AM
Author: khaki gas station foreskin

Downloading is better.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992272)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 3:19 AM
Author: stirring bronze multi-billionaire mad-dog skullcap

whatever way you can get it, just do it. the info available is a goldmine.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992280)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 3:35 AM
Author: Aphrodisiac orange son of senegal

I have a feeling if you try downloading any of the GS/CS/UBS forms and you don't regularly work on those clients, you'll be getting a call from IT pretty quickly.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992342)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 3:15 AM
Author: khaki gas station foreskin

Don't forget to download lots of forms and briefs and stuff before you get fired.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992267)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:40 AM
Author: Naked business firm

y? (serious q)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11000238)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 3:45 AM
Author: obsidian point ratface

you'd think the non-rainmaker equity partners would be fiercing resisting laying off first years. they're highly invested in the firm as a stable going concern, since they're not particularly valuable in the lateral market. they have the most to lose from the profound recruiting/reputational damage such a move would cause.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992368)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 3:47 AM
Author: Costumed buck-toothed legend

It may be either this, or go the way of Heller

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992372)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 3:50 AM
Author: Aphrodisiac orange son of senegal

Law firms are terribly run. If they had any idea what they were doing, they would can 2007's and 2008's, delay the progression of the survivors from those classes in the future, and drop all older classes back a year or two. You'd have a smaller, experienced workforce, and wouldn't need to worry too much about recruiting for a couple years.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992378)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 3:58 AM
Author: obsidian point ratface

so your plan involves concentrating the layoffs on 1st and 2nd years?

what about concentrating on 3rd and 4th years? compared to the other option, this results in a) some money saved in paying less salary, b) some drop in productivity from the less experienced workforce, and c) maintaining some of the firm's goodwill for future 2Ls.

on balance, option 2 sounds better to me.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992385)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 3:59 AM
Author: Costumed buck-toothed legend

Except 3/4th years can actually do some law.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992389)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 4:02 AM
Author: obsidian point ratface

yeah but a lot of the "law" includes necessary bitchwork that 1st and 2nd years can do. plus there would be 5th-8th years still around. or perhaps spread the layoffs among 3rd-6th years?

or maybe the alleged value of recruiting decent law school students in the future is just a fiction? (i honestly don't know)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992393)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:28 PM
Author: Aphrodisiac orange son of senegal

On the transactional side, the work that 1st and 2nd years can do - diligence, closing certs and resolutions, closing sets, defined terms proofreading, etc. simply doesn't exist when new deals aren't being done.

3rd and 4th years can be involved in amendments/workouts of existing deals, ongoing company rep and disclosure work, etc.

3rd and 4th years also have substantially higher billing rates.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10993581)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 10:36 AM
Author: Jade vibrant codepig

Why would you think you're getting fired? You just started.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992756)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 10:38 AM
Author: bright parlor idea he suggested

tyft.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992762)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 10:38 AM
Author: Razzle-dazzle flesh sweet tailpipe

This entire thread is flame. I checked with two friends who are senior associates as Latham, and they haven't heard anything about layoffs this friday. They confirmed the firm has already taken dozens of cost-cutting measures over the last few months (including drastic measures like salary freezes and more performance-based firings than usual) to avoid resorting to layoffs. This is just more alarmist nonsense courtesy of xo trolls.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992761)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 10:40 AM
Author: Multi-colored Dragon Travel Guidebook

hello, latham recruiter!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992769)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 10:54 AM
Author: Razzle-dazzle flesh sweet tailpipe

Can you point to any place that substantiates these layoff rumors?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992821)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 11:04 AM
Author: Multi-colored Dragon Travel Guidebook

i have a 2nd year friend who was told at her review by an ass com member that there will likely be layoffs within a month or so (this was 3 weeks ago).

also people in ny office are all talking about it. your friends are probably out of the loop or in complete denial.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992848)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 11:07 AM
Author: Razzle-dazzle flesh sweet tailpipe

Or maybe they're just trying to save face. The evidence in the ATL article is pretty damning.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992864)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 4:12 PM
Author: Bipolar tanning salon

Same here.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10994606)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 10:52 AM
Author: Hyperactive cerebral corn cake

ATL is now trolling too?

http://abovethelaw.com/2009/02/nationwide_layoff_watch_latham_1.php

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992817)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 10:58 AM
Author: pink impressive institution telephone

i guess if i were a partner at a dying law firm i would give a year's worth of severance to 1st years to make up for their lost income/experience

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10992832)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 12:29 PM
Author: Floppy violent volcanic crater

I think I will apply to 100+ state and local gov't agencies this afternoon. thoughts?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10993233)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 12:34 PM
Author: Duck-like kitty cat

So you'll join the 1300 biglaw attys already laid off, and the 100,000+ TTTs that actually have gov experience and want the same jobs?

Not to mention just about every state and local gov is having budget problems (hiring freezes, layoffs etc.)



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10993249)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 12:40 PM
Author: Floppy violent volcanic crater

yeah, but i have a stellar resume. T14 law school and very prestigious V10 firm. that has to beat median at a T25, regardless of actual experience or public interest background.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10993290)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 12:57 PM
Author: Duck-like kitty cat

um... have you ever interviewed with a gov agency? The vast majority (local, state, or fed) really don't give a shit about all that. They want someone truly committed to their line of work, not someone that is more than likely using them as a 'back up' plan.

Hell, if anything your 'impressive' resume will hurt you. You seem just like the type that will jump ship after they spend money and time making you useful to them.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10993411)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 5:06 PM
Author: insecure newt market

oh yeah, and your interviewer will resent the hell out of you with your t14 degree, bespoke suit, and v10 resume while he has his AU law degree and off the rack from menz warehouse

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10995002)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 9:03 PM
Author: Duck-like kitty cat

At least he likes the way he looks, that shit is guaranteed

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10996858)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 1:44 AM
Author: Vigorous brindle senate

tragically underappreciated post.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10999235)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:37 AM
Author: Naked business firm

agreed

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11000225)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 3:34 PM
Author: Costumed buck-toothed legend

"regardless of actual experience"

you have bought too much into the T-14 myth, which is going to die along with BIGLAW. Experience matters more than law school rank, especially now.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10994348)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 9:05 PM
Author: Duck-like kitty cat

Exactly

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10996883)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 12:48 PM
Author: wonderful startled background story

Any news on the summer program? Any basis to comments on ATL claiming program is canceled or shortened to 6 weeks??

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10993347)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 5:54 PM
Author: Slippery onyx pozpig

I see the kool-aid drinking as stopped at last and reality is setting in. LaTTTham is getting set to eviscerate a very large number of associates. The office I am at is slow as shit. A few people are busy but most are either dead or near it. 1st years WILL NOT be spared. They already performance layoff pwn3d a few in January (performance pwning a first year? C'mon?). Expect a healthy number of first and second years to get fired come Friday. I have also heard some rumors it may start tomorrow, but I am not sure about that.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10995352)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 5:58 PM
Author: insecure newt market

really performance pwning 08 grads?

did these kids shit the bed for real by drunkenly groping some partner's wife or was this bs "work quality issues"?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10995378)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 5:59 PM
Author: Slippery onyx pozpig

Supposedly the latter. Given that some of the first years came in November, I don't get how they can fuck people over like this and expect it to pass the stink test. I hope this firm keels over.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10995382)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 6:31 PM
Author: insecure newt market

wow

LipsTTTick Building to Slaughter House!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10995569)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 10:22 PM
Author: Slippery onyx pozpig

LaTTTham deserves to become the next Brobeck. Fuck 'em

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10997530)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 11:07 PM
Author: razzle site gaping

i'm an 08 and heard NOTHING about classmates getting performance-pwned in January.

Where are you getting this info?



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10997873)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 5:54 PM
Author: crystalline curious center

Mr. President please understand

It really is that bad

It won't just go away

It's just beginning

The ballots have been cast

We made like seaward rats

Leave this sinking ship

Leave and don't look back

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hisdxvOnlXo



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10995353)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 5:59 PM
Author: Fluffy liquid oxygen immigrant

Tell him that you fucked his wife.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10995381)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 7:25 PM
Author: hairraiser fanboi generalized bond

They really should do this tomorrow. Now that everyone knows its coming, just going to allow everyone time to do all the stuff that you don't want them to do.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10995861)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 7:30 PM
Author: Walnut place of business stage

Plus, there have to be one or two that know they'll be among those fired and this gives them time to work up a little anger rather than cower in shock when they get called into the conference room.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10995904)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 7:33 PM
Author: hairraiser fanboi generalized bond

Exactly. And I bet there will be a lot of office supplies requests tomorrow. And they'll people will be able to take all the precedents they want - especially wrt the more senior lawyers. This is very bad.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10995927)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 7:54 PM
Author: Citrine dashing station

How come your brother can run a firm so much better than you? is it because he went to harvard and you went to syracuse?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10996131)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 8:17 PM
Author: Autistic house turdskin

what's the name of his brother/what firm does he run?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10996303)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 10:07 PM
Author: Citrine dashing station

Brother ran, or used to run, Cravath.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10997427)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 1:23 AM
Author: Bisexual patrolman

Didn't Cravath's PPP go way the fuck down last year? Don't they have 160(!) new hires starting this year? They may be in better shape than Latham, but they certainly aren't handling things particularly well.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10998968)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 8:50 PM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10996697)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 10:34 PM
Author: lemon puppy

An unnerving calm has descended

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10997642)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 10:40 PM
Author: Floppy violent volcanic crater

there has to be an NYU style "occupation" of the Latham cafeteria.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10997683)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:39 AM
Author: Naked business firm

lol

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11000231)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 10:45 PM
Author: Flushed self-centered faggot firefighter

I'm not at latham but do any of you latham people think academic prestige will factor into the decision about who stays and who goes? I'm talking about school rank, grades, law review, etc.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10997718)



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Date: February 25th, 2009 10:49 PM
Author: Aphrodisiac orange son of senegal

I would doubt it. At least not beyond the fact that those from target law schools (e.g. HLS, CLS, NYU, NU, UVA and UCLA) are already politically advantaged.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10997749)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 12:12 AM
Author: Comical submissive cuckoldry organic girlfriend

ucla troll

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10998329)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 12:50 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10998669)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 1:35 AM
Author: Aphrodisiac orange son of senegal

Yep, whether it's warranted or not, Latham takes at least 20-25 people a year from UCLA.

The top of the class at UCLA is good. Some are mediocre. The bottom half are pretty bad.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#10999121)



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Date: November 25th, 2009 6:15 AM
Author: Razzmatazz spruce chad

lol, many of those schools on your list were hit the hardest you moronic jackass.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#13363756)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:23 AM
Author: lascivious ruby abode

Is there any reliable evidence cuts are coming today rather than tomorrow?

Also, if you're at about 90% pace, does this make you safe?

I am terrified to go into work today. Good luck to everyone.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11000185)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:26 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11000190)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:28 AM
Author: lascivious ruby abode

Well crap. They need to get this over with and stop torturing us.

EDIT: I have heard rumors of 6 months severence though, which seems pretty good.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11000196)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:33 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11000215)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:40 AM
Author: lascivious ruby abode

What year are you?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11000237)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:42 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11000242)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 6:01 PM
Author: Slippery onyx pozpig

I can tell you that you are categorically wrong.

HTH

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11003109)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:48 AM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11000267)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 11:53 AM
Author: hairraiser fanboi generalized bond

Idenfity the error in ..,,.,.,.,..,,.,.,..,..,.,.,...'s reasoning

A. There is no error

B. The quote is not refuted as "avoid" does not mean that all layoffs must be prevented

C. The quote is not refuted because all layoffs have been prevented

D. LOL is vauge and misleading, ROFL is better

E. snapper and halibut are both served on Tuesday



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11000667)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 7:13 PM
Author: zippy gaming laptop

this is stupid

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11003597)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 5:28 PM
Author: rambunctious plaza gunner
Subject: L&W days you gotta love it

I just got home from work (L&W New York). It's tense in the building. Managers are meeting to discuss who they are axing from their departments.

I have had more than enough troubles from these arrogant, self serving racist bastards at this firm. I wouldn't care if I'm on the chopping block. The only thing I would be disappointed about is there are some really great people there I haven't had the chance to meet. (the legal staff tends to not fraternize with the staff, and since I am staff that appears very snobbish and stuck up to most of us but they may have their reasons).

Anyway, the last couple of years there was an abundance of new attorneys to come to the firm. So much that it was very puzzling as to why. Join that with the fact that the firm's administrators are basically whore puppets for certain partners. They don't have a clue as to how to administrate the place.

There is so much dirt on L&W enough to sink a battleship. They are doing the wrong thing and the wrong way by screwing over all these hard working people. They should start by getting rid of their dingbat adminstrators and managers who don't even know how to tie their own shoes. And they should fire the retarded partners who decided to go beyond budget and hire a million associates when they knew they weren't needed. I feel really bad for some.

All I know is if the ax does fall my way I have so much amunition against this place I can single handedly send all their clients running the second I go to the press with what I know.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11002934)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 5:47 PM
Author: hairraiser fanboi generalized bond

"All I know is if the ax does fall my way I have so much amunition against this place I can single handedly send all their clients running the second I go to the press with what I know. "

This is why you need to sign a release to get 6 months severance.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11003028)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 6:09 PM
Author: Internet-worthy voyeur mother

yes, they will tempt you away with a release and severance offers. don't sign the release... hold out, hire an employment lawyer, profit!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11003161)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 6:26 PM
Author: rambunctious plaza gunner
Subject: live it up

If I get the ax with 6 months I'm going out for lobster to celebrate my freedom.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11003258)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 7:01 PM
Author: Walnut place of business stage

It seems like bitter staffers always hate admins and think they've got "dirt" on a firm.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11003507)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 8:39 PM
Author: rambunctious plaza gunner
Subject: i have the dirt

Oh you can believe I have the dirt. A bunch of employees have stories that would knock your socks off. L&W is a heartbeat away from a serious class action.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11004332)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 11:10 PM
Author: vivacious ceo azn

class action? really?

probably not.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11005776)



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Date: February 27th, 2009 7:05 AM
Author: rambunctious plaza gunner
Subject: oh yeah

partners are scared shitless as well they should be. for starters they don't think anyone knows about their former HR manager who bilked hundreds of thousands of dollars from them and from clients. They quickly dismissed her and kept it quiet. That's just the tip of the iceberg. brace for impact.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11008097)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 6:03 PM
Author: Slippery onyx pozpig

Here is an update:

Massive layoffs are coming whether it be tomorrow (Friday) or early next week. Junior attorneys are going to be severely affected. 6 months severance will be the name of the game. The firm is aware of the negative press from its shitty actions and does not want to do any more harm. At 6 months this should allow most people enough time to get another job, assuming you don't spend your entire salary each pay cycle (which would make you a fool anyways).

Honestly, getting laid off with 6 months severance is not such a terrible deal IMO.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11003120)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 6:10 PM
Author: Drunken Marketing Idea Toilet Seat

so basically if it wasn't for xoxo and ATL, they'd only be giving 3 months? that's awesome

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11003169)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 6:12 PM
Author: Slippery onyx pozpig

It came up, from what I heard, but was not the popular option. Apparently, the 6 month severance could not get a consensus. That is, before ATL. Apparently some of the partners are mad from what I hear.

I am getting laid off I bet, but if I get 6 months it won't be so bad.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11003182)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 6:23 PM
Author: Internet-worthy voyeur mother

Pretty awesome to see the power of teh internets in general and ATL in particular make those dipshits in charge of LaTTTham back down a bit.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11003250)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 6:16 PM
Author: Floppy violent volcanic crater

Wow, not only are they laying off tons of associates, but they're so eager to do it they'll throw out $80k+ a pop?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11003203)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 6:19 PM
Author: Slippery onyx pozpig

This is where it stood last time I checked. I know there has been discussion throughout the afternoon. They may end up giving people 3 months, but the firm will look like shit doing that.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11003222)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 6:22 PM
Author: Diverse base

i cant imagine theyd give some of these first years six months when theyve only worked for 4 months. i bet the # of months will be based on seniority.

of course, this is nothing but unfounded speculation on my part.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11003238)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 6:28 PM
Author: Slippery onyx pozpig

The exact opposite. First years are perceived to be the most vulnerable to a layoff and would have the least saved. First years are more likely to get 6 months than someone more senior.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11003272)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 6:23 PM
Author: Hyperventilating Big Stead Preventive Strike

One of my friends from LS had a big housewarming party at his new home in LA this past summer and he told me he out a 1.2 mill mortgage for it. At the time he couldn't have been making more than 250k and I just found out last week he got laid off. No clue what he's going to do but there's no way he's going to be able to afford that mortgage anymore.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11003249)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 6:25 PM
Author: Diverse base

well he can join the masses of TTT americans who are just walking away from their mortgages.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11003255)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 6:29 PM
Author: Hyperventilating Big Stead Preventive Strike

Titcr. I feel bad for him but there's no way you should be dropping 1.5 mill on a house, 1.2 of that mortgaged, unless you're making at least 350-400. At least he didn't have kids so it makes getting back on your feet a bit easier.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11003277)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 6:31 PM
Author: Diverse base

so if he walks away and he put 300 down, that means he essentially walks away from 300k?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11003291)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 6:52 PM
Author: hairraiser fanboi generalized bond

You can't really walk away from a recourse loan. He'd have to file for bk.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11003433)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 6:56 PM
Author: Electric embarrassed to the bone incel

I thought California law is such that all home mortgages in California are non-recourse?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11003476)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 7:16 PM
Author: zippy gaming laptop

most mortgages are non-recourse

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11003621)



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Date: May 30th, 2010 12:03 PM
Author: provocative temple

Not true except for a handful of states like California.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#15117537)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 6:36 PM
Author: Hyperventilating Big Stead Preventive Strike

Probably more than that with closing costs. I don't know how he even got the loan for 1.2 mill when you're only making 250k.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11003321)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 6:24 PM
Author: Slippery onyx pozpig

Latham makes the claim that is an elite law firm. It has:

1) Led with salary freezes which its "peer" firms have chosen not to follow.

2) It "performancepwned" associates including first years.

3) Is handling this round of layoffs very poorly.

4) Is subject to rampant speculation that it is going to make good one associates (junior especially) that it is screwing over.

If the firm does not give associates 6 months it will take a massive hit. Worse than Shearman and Sterling.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11003253)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 6:49 PM
Author: Floppy violent volcanic crater

it cuts two ways. on the one hand, its insulting to offer crap severance to junior associates. on the other, it's insulting say layoffs are are the only solution to dire financial times, and then give 200 ppl candyland severance packages.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11003419)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 6:56 PM
Author: plum pit

True, but it they expect this recession to last 2 years, then even 6 months' severance would allow them to save during 3/4 of the downtime.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11003479)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 7:01 PM
Author: Internet-worthy voyeur mother

it will not save them rep-wise

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11003505)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 7:05 PM
Author: plum pit

Fair. They're taking a hit in rep regardless.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11003532)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 8:51 PM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11004504)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 8:54 PM
Author: Floppy violent volcanic crater

unfortunately, tioctcr.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11004543)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 8:55 PM
Author: lemon puppy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11004571)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:18 PM
Author: lascivious ruby abode

I kind of agree. If they were willing to give that much they should have just asked for volunteers. Plenty of people would have left.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11005344)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 11:42 PM
Author: Disrespectful boiling water library

They did that in the euro offices. Not sure how much it helped.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11006102)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 9:30 PM
Author: Floppy violent volcanic crater

it is always darkest before the dawn

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11004998)



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Date: November 25th, 2009 6:16 AM
Author: Razzmatazz spruce chad

stfu with the cliches you fuckin idiot

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#13363757)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:05 PM
Author: Emerald Nibblets Hospital

Good luck tomorrow to Earl and everyone else. Hopefully they will give those cut 5 or 6 months severance.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11005249)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:06 PM
Author: Cracking Associate



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11005259)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:13 PM
Author: lascivious ruby abode

I'm seriously considering staying home tomorrow. I know it won't change anything for me personally, but it's going to be a terrible day in the office and I'd rather skip it, fired or not.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11005304)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:13 PM
Author: Diverse base

go to the office with a webcam and give us periodic updates on twitter.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11005310)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:48 PM
Author: khaki gas station foreskin

WEBCAM!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11005586)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:14 PM
Author: Titillating Masturbator Coldplay Fan

today the silence was deafening. i can't even imagine what tomorrow will be like.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11005321)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:16 PM
Author: lascivious ruby abode

Exactly. I wanted to throw up all day today.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11005329)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:21 PM
Author: Diverse base

do you guys know many/any people that were pwned in the first round of "performance"/stealth layoffs?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11005365)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:24 PM
Author: lascivious ruby abode

I only know a handful personally. If you're asking whether they ever gave us official numbers, the answer is no.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11005388)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:24 PM
Author: Floppy violent volcanic crater

were people talking? or just awkward silence. DESCRIBE the atmosphere in the office

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11005389)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:26 PM
Author: lascivious ruby abode

everybody I know, junior and senior associates, secretaries and paralegals, was talking. Everybody is depressed and stressed out. Lots of gossip and rumors.

Partners and AssComm members have been silent. A lot of people have asked them questions and they just say stuff like "I feel bad, but I can't say anything" and "I know this needs to be resolved ASAP"

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11005405)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:28 PM
Author: Titillating Masturbator Coldplay Fan

people are talking, but hushed and morose and behind closed doors.

i got into the office at 10:30 and it felt empty. i thought, this must be what it feels like to arrive at 6am.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11005412)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:29 PM
Author: lascivious ruby abode

Yep. Almost every call I received today started with "I'm not on speaker, am I?"

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11005420)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:33 PM
Author: Titillating Masturbator Coldplay Fan

god just get it the fuck over with. especially if the list has already been made and there is nothing more we can do.

and gl to you, whoever you are

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11005449)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:34 PM
Author: lascivious ruby abode

Same to you, my friend.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11005455)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:16 PM
Author: Cracking Associate



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11005331)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:50 PM
Author: stirring bronze multi-billionaire mad-dog skullcap

buy a bottle of really good champagne beforehand. either way it shakes, you'll want to be popping it.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11005601)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 11:46 PM
Author: exhilarant athletic conference office

This is sage advice.

Good luck and godspeed to all Lathamites tomorrow.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11006144)



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Date: February 26th, 2009 11:34 PM
Author: Adventurous Mediation Stage

yeah today was a ghost town in the office. They really need to take care of this tomorrow and not drag it all weekend - unless waiting a day means 5-6 months severance - in which case its not really that bad a deal IMO.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#11006014)



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Date: February 6th, 2010 3:52 PM
Author: trip twinkling lay



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#14034001)



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Date: May 30th, 2010 2:38 AM
Author: 180 unhinged international law enforcement agency

you mean latham & watkins, the firm that's chaird by Bob Dell, laid off hundreds of associates and staff without cause?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#15116071)



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Date: May 30th, 2010 12:05 PM
Author: Stimulating gold address jap

haven't they fired enough people yet? i mean how many ppl can you fire before everyone just gets overwhelmed with work?

EDIT: oh, pwned..this is an '09 thread

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#15117541)



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Date: May 30th, 2010 1:48 PM
Author: 180 unhinged international law enforcement agency



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#15118111)



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...what my parting words to Dave Gordon should be.

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my bad.

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um, they pretty much told several people the pink slip is co...

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My sources say there will be layoffs on friday, but not a bl...

:D 02/25/09

mfe

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of course

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your sources are wrong, expect the layoffs to be massive

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:D doesn't have any sources.

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They'll do this when other firms have a slaughter, but they ...

:D 02/25/09

Latham boldly initiated the salary freeze, hth

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Why would someone bitch about that? $160k for first years wa...

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i dont think you really understand that Latham has tradition...

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Oddly, despite being a market follower when it comes to bonu...

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I should apply to be their PR guy.

:D 02/25/09

good point

horsee 02/25/09

180

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sources = the voices in his head.

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The rumors about this friday have definitely spread...I came...

anna banana 02/25/09

make sure there is nothing in your office you don't have bac...

Sexacre 02/25/09

i would delete all my work product and steal as much of the ...

horsee 02/25/09

also, now is a good time to steal some computer hardware and...

horsee 02/25/09

Our firm laptops suck.

PDzorro 02/25/09

This is a good point. At very least I am going to start hoar...

reply 02/25/09

i cant imagine them coming after you

horsee 02/25/09

No stupid, buy a 16 gb flash drive and copy everything you c...

Hercules Q. Einstein 02/25/09

I'm pretty terrified. But I guess there is not much we can ...

T-17 Fallen 02/25/09

...

reply 02/25/09

edit immediately we don't need homeland security here

anna banana 02/25/09

I keep remembering the speeches about the firm's strong fina...

anna banana 02/25/09

They are lying sacks of shit.

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...

Mark Flagel feening for some Tiffany's 01/13/10

the country was in a fairly strong financial position at tha...

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no kidding? I guess Latham is just another victim. Like t...

anna banana 02/25/09

probably more heavily invested in the sorts of work that dri...

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that, but more that they expanded too rapidly into too many ...

anna banana 02/25/09

that's likely true. but those bets probably would've mostly...

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yes, they were taking a gamble and it failed to pay off. Th...

anna banana 02/25/09

they are lying pieces of garbage.

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Mark Flagel feening for some Tiffany's 05/30/10

what if you took a sabbatical

horsee 02/25/09

What kind of non-disclosure agreements do BIGLAW associates ...

:D 02/25/09

nothing. but they probably will make us sign something for ...

T-17 Fallen 02/25/09

I thought most of the layoffs were for cause?

:D 02/25/09

those were the old perfomance "firings". If the...

T-17 Fallen 02/25/09

A tell all book would be much better $$$ than some TTT LaTTT...

:D 02/25/09

Heard this last week and the week before, expect to hear it ...

Ex-Lathamite 02/25/09

there are concrete signs, dude

anna banana 02/25/09

This week has been a lot more solid. Have your heard the co...

T-17 Fallen 02/25/09

they have spread all over

anna banana 02/25/09

It does confuse me why they'd need that much space.

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Somebody told me everybody in AsCom was out last Friday. Wh...

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that OMP's in NY, SF and LA have booked the big conference r...

T-17 Fallen 02/25/09

Holy shit

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This is just a rumor? Seems like something that should be n...

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verified in LA and SF. Not sure what Dave is doing.

T-17 Fallen 02/25/09

per grapevine, Dave has 13 f/g all day Fri. Why such a h...

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meetings with everyone to deal with the aftermath.

T-17 Fallen 02/25/09

they won't just fire you - they're planning a mayan sacrific...

Sexacre 02/25/09

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Mark Flagel feening for some Tiffany's 01/13/10

If you're still around next week. This week the indicia a...

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I am just hoping the numbers people are talking about are of...

T-17 Fallen 02/25/09

I believe those #s are accurate. Un fucking believable.

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I dont want to say it... As bad as you can imagine.

T-17 Fallen 02/25/09

70-80

:D 02/25/09

I've heard 20 from each class.

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Firm wide right?

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It's my understanding this is just nyc.

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Holy mother of God.

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NYC

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mfe

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more.

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newsflash, latham is horribly managed. in the future (or ar...

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lol sadly yes this is something I have considered

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i would come in with your baby daughter. see if they fire y...

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And you don't have a baby daughter, borrow one ASAP from a f...

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daughters, miscarriages... nothing helps right now

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its based purely on penis size

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impressions of you from 2l summer. class rank. law school.

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class rank? in terms of what, billables?

reply 02/25/09

for first years? grades.

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i think impressions made during your summer/brief stint as r...

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:D 02/25/09

they supposedly fired all the low performers already so its ...

T-17 Fallen 02/25/09

How does it go -- AsCom draws up and list and ExecCom and OM...

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I have no idea. None of the associates know anything at any...

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I have heard similar re midlevel and senior (ie, assigned) a...

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3 months I would guess

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if anything they will likely give everyone three months. If...

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this

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We've already established that LaTTTham sucks at PR.

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dont believe me if you dont want to, but there is pressure t...

T-17 Fallen 02/25/09

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ITE it's a dog eat dog world.

:D 02/25/09

woof.

horsee 02/25/09

despite pressure, they went the hardest on the first years. ...

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I think this is consensus expectation. Firing first-years...

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IF anyone gets more severance, likelier first-years than sen...

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yeah and i don't read that shit. name most prestigious firm ...

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you're LW first-year?

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now dont be silly. They wont give anyone less than 3 months...

T-17 Fallen 02/25/09

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1 month is fuck you pay. I would be surprised if anyone woul...

:D 02/25/09

read what you just wrote, seriously.

T-17 Fallen 02/25/09

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when they just gave 3 months to people they straight up fire...

T-17 Fallen 02/25/09

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What's very generous severance? 4 months?

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What's nasty is Pillsbury offering 3 months for voluntary te...

T-17 Fallen 02/25/09

Who gives a shit about Pillsbury

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After the bluetooth headset incident documented on ATL it wa...

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yeah my opinion of Latham will drop somewhat if they fire me...

T-17 Fallen 02/25/09

I honestly haven't seen any reliable evidence of first-year ...

Small-Titted Landbeast 02/26/09

Proskauer, you turd. "...[O]ur sources indicate that a ...

Great Education Director Onizuka 02/26/09

she said a DECENT firm

..,..,.,.,,,,,.,,,,.,,,,,,.,...,.,.,. 11/25/09

Also, I have not heard of a law firm, or hell a fuckin busin...

....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,, 02/25/09

I am a first year. The concept of giving us more severance ...

anna banana 02/25/09

Reinforces the idea that lawyers are clueless about the busi...

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...

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Firms like for these things to be somewhat of a surprise, th...

reply 02/25/09

Nice

....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,, 02/25/09

Reply: No, I'm working on an important brief.

Gook Iamb 02/25/09

Yep. For me it was a "hey, stop by my office later tod...

TMF 02/25/09

Sure. I am polishing my Glock at the moment; see you right a...

froodfrood 02/25/09

They'll off you by text message if need be. Better throw you...

:D 02/25/09

should i tell my friend? not sure if he's aware of the late...

....,,,,..,,,...,,.. 02/25/09

YES, if he is a friend at all.

Sexacre 02/25/09

want to hear advice from a confirmed non-flamer.

....,,,,..,,,...,,.. 02/25/09

the fuck is wrong with you? i'm a legitimate poster who has...

Sexacre 02/25/09

he will probably hear regardless. this shit gets around the ...

reply 02/25/09

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....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,, 02/25/09

Not only ITT, but ITT ITE.

:D 02/25/09

...

anna banana 02/25/09

You will appreciate my predictions come Friday. hth.

:D 02/25/09

...

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if they cull 80-90 people from NYC like some people think, t...

T-17 Fallen 02/25/09

What about when the Dow hits 5k by April?

:D 02/25/09

...

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That would be specific to NY because only NY hired so many p...

T-17 Fallen 02/25/09

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Worst case I would guess a little under that. But yes epic....

T-17 Fallen 02/25/09

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Except you didn't go out with a bang, but a whimper.

:D 02/25/09

...

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dude that's like a practice area where i work

horsee 02/25/09

I've been saying 100-200 for a while, on top of the 100-200 ...

PDzorro 02/25/09

a 25% cut in associates? and you still defend this incredib...

..,..,.,.,,,,,.,,,,.,,,,,,.,...,.,.,. 11/25/09

the ny office has been having trouble for years

horsee 02/25/09

since August 2007.

T-17 Fallen 02/25/09

i remem reading something about that office when i was in la...

horsee 02/25/09

there was nothing but praise throughout 2007 though some of ...

T-17 Fallen 02/25/09

ppl can be real dumb in hindsight; look at wall street

horsee 02/25/09

they are MORONS, obviously

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...

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Jesus, Latham has handled this shit poorly. I can't imagine...

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I've been around the biz longer than you, douche.

:D 02/25/09

Ah yes, "the biz." Well then I defer to your expe...

,,,,,,,,.,.........,,,,,,,,,.,.,. 02/25/09

i thought this was funny.

;,;.;.;,;.;,;.,...,,,,........, 02/25/09

:D is just a veteran flame artist

......w.erw....wrw........wrw 02/25/09

Will Lathamite change his moniker to EXLathamite?

....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,, 02/25/09

And whatever happened to LathamTroll?

anna banana 02/25/09

...

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There isn't a BIGLAW firm on earth that well run.

:D 02/25/09

...

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This isn't a pumpkin farm where you can predict demand very ...

:D 02/25/09

...

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1st years are drooling retards that add little value to real...

:D 02/25/09

...

....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,, 02/25/09

why do you follow this shit so closely?

C+C™ 02/25/09

tcq

Carl Spackler 02/25/09

know thy enemy hth

:D 02/25/09

why don't you spend your time applying for jobs?

Carl Spackler 02/25/09

I have.

:D 02/25/09

do you have an offer yet?

Carl Spackler 02/25/09

buying dominos with your parents credit card isn't a "j...

A horse walks into a bar-bri lecture 02/25/09

This is also bad news for people at lesser firms that haven'...

....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,, 02/25/09

Bed time. Good luck everyone. Start a vigil thread on Thur...

T-17 Fallen 02/25/09

Yea, GL to you too

....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,, 02/25/09

thx, you too

reply 02/25/09

Everyone saying "GL" hopes you get hit by a train ...

:D 02/25/09

The bottom line of this thread

reply 02/25/09

"I can't believe people chose this shithole over firms ...

:D 02/25/09

It is not pro-Skadden flame but it is definitely anti-Latham...

reply 02/25/09

not on the brink of dissolution, but v10 shit-canning first ...

JohnPaulStevens 02/25/09

these pieces of garbage never belonged in the V10 obviously....

..,..,.,.,,,,,.,,,,.,,,,,,.,...,.,.,. 11/25/09

This is very credited. Expect same sentiments to be reflecte...

battletoad 02/25/09

in all seriousness I chose Latham over DPW, STB, Skadden, Ki...

random faggot 02/25/09

I chose over STB, Cleary, K&E. And yet now, if I had...

reply 02/25/09

that has to burn... Shearman

JohnPaulStevens 02/25/09

Explains why all the Latham partners are leaving. Rats from ...

battletoad 02/25/09

then you were a fool but have less to worry about than your ...

........,.,.,,,,,,,,,..,..........,.,. 02/25/09

I liked the "culture" lol I deserve to be fired

random faggot 02/25/09

sounds like youre flaming the latham trolls. pretty mean, br...

........,.,.,,,,,,,,,..,..........,.,. 02/25/09

I am 100% serious

random faggot 02/25/09

then you're probably going to be alright.

........,.,.,,,,,,,,,..,..........,.,. 02/25/09

sicne when does law school book smart = more capable attorne...

Hercules Q. Einstein 02/25/09

credited. i was a law school rock star but i am a shit awful...

Gogol Ganguly 02/25/09

cr

..,..,.,.,,,,,.,,,,.,,,,,,.,...,.,.,. 11/25/09

start printing form docs, precedents and annotated forms

Gogol Ganguly 02/25/09

Downloading is better.

Gook Iamb 02/25/09

whatever way you can get it, just do it. the info available ...

Gogol Ganguly 02/25/09

I have a feeling if you try downloading any of the GS/CS/UBS...

PDzorro 02/25/09

Don't forget to download lots of forms and briefs and stuff ...

Gook Iamb 02/25/09

y? (serious q)

Fresh_Areolas 02/26/09

you'd think the non-rainmaker equity partners would be fierc...

........,.,.,,,,,,,,,..,..........,.,. 02/25/09

It may be either this, or go the way of Heller

random faggot 02/25/09

Law firms are terribly run. If they had any idea what they ...

PDzorro 02/25/09

so your plan involves concentrating the layoffs on 1st and 2...

........,.,.,,,,,,,,,..,..........,.,. 02/25/09

Except 3/4th years can actually do some law.

random faggot 02/25/09

yeah but a lot of the "law" includes necessary bit...

........,.,.,,,,,,,,,..,..........,.,. 02/25/09

On the transactional side, the work that 1st and 2nd years c...

PDzorro 02/25/09

Why would you think you're getting fired? You just started.

Small-Titted Landbeast 02/25/09

tyft.

;,;.;.;,;.;,;.,...,,,,........, 02/25/09

This entire thread is flame. I checked with two friends who ...

King Of The Trees 02/25/09

hello, latham recruiter!

nutella 02/25/09

Can you point to any place that substantiates these layoff r...

King Of The Trees 02/25/09

i have a 2nd year friend who was told at her review by an as...

nutella 02/25/09

Or maybe they're just trying to save face. The evidence in t...

King Of The Trees 02/25/09

Same here.

EEYORE 02/25/09

ATL is now trolling too? http://abovethelaw.com/2009/02/nat...

Liquid Swords 02/25/09

i guess if i were a partner at a dying law firm i would give...

Johann Whokebe 02/25/09

I think I will apply to 100+ state and local gov't agencies ...

The Fordham Juggernaut 02/25/09

So you'll join the 1300 biglaw attys already laid off, and t...

...............,,,,.,..,............,..... 02/25/09

yeah, but i have a stellar resume. T14 law school and very p...

The Fordham Juggernaut 02/25/09

um... have you ever interviewed with a gov agency? The vast ...

...............,,,,.,..,............,..... 02/25/09

oh yeah, and your interviewer will resent the hell out of yo...

JohnPaulStevens 02/25/09

At least he likes the way he looks, that shit is guaranteed

...............,,,,.,..,............,..... 02/25/09

tragically underappreciated post.

Darcy's Black Horse 02/26/09

agreed

Fresh_Areolas 02/26/09

"regardless of actual experience" you have boug...

random faggot 02/25/09

Exactly

...............,,,,.,..,............,..... 02/25/09

Any news on the summer program? Any basis to comments on ATL...

Antithesis 02/25/09

I see the kool-aid drinking as stopped at last and reality i...

Layoffs & WaTTTkins 02/25/09

really performance pwning 08 grads? did these kids shit the...

JohnPaulStevens 02/25/09

Supposedly the latter. Given that some of the first years ca...

Layoffs & WaTTTkins 02/25/09

wow LipsTTTick Building to Slaughter House!

JohnPaulStevens 02/25/09

LaTTTham deserves to become the next Brobeck. Fuck 'em

Layoffs & WaTTTkins 02/25/09

i'm an 08 and heard NOTHING about classmates getting perform...

reply 02/25/09

Mr. President please understand It really is that bad It w...

A horse walks into a bar-bri lecture 02/25/09

Tell him that you fucked his wife.

Rocket Dog 02/25/09

They really should do this tomorrow. Now that everyone know...

PrestigeWhore 02/25/09

Plus, there have to be one or two that know they'll be among...

,,,,,,,,.,.........,,,,,,,,,.,.,. 02/25/09

Exactly. And I bet there will be a lot of office supplies r...

PrestigeWhore 02/25/09

How come your brother can run a firm so much better than you...

CAlawyer 02/25/09

what's the name of his brother/what firm does he run?

....,,,,..,,,...,,.. 02/25/09

Brother ran, or used to run, Cravath.

CAlawyer 02/25/09

Didn't Cravath's PPP go way the fuck down last year? Don't ...

MrJackson 02/26/09

...

....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,, 02/25/09

An unnerving calm has descended

....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,, 02/25/09

there has to be an NYU style "occupation" of the L...

The Fordham Juggernaut 02/25/09

lol

Fresh_Areolas 02/26/09

I'm not at latham but do any of you latham people think acad...

greenflash 02/25/09

I would doubt it. At least not beyond the fact that those f...

PDzorro 02/25/09

ucla troll

NYClawful 02/26/09

...

....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,, 02/26/09

Yep, whether it's warranted or not, Latham takes at least 20...

PDzorro 02/26/09

lol, many of those schools on your list were hit the hardest...

..,..,.,.,,,,,.,,,,.,,,,,,.,...,.,.,. 11/25/09

Is there any reliable evidence cuts are coming today rather ...

sunnysidedown 02/26/09

...

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Well crap. They need to get this over with and stop torturin...

sunnysidedown 02/26/09

...

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What year are you?

sunnysidedown 02/26/09

...

....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,, 02/26/09

I can tell you that you are categorically wrong. HTH

Layoffs & WaTTTkins 02/26/09

...

....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,, 02/26/09

Idenfity the error in ..,,.,.,.,..,,.,.,..,..,.,.,...'s reas...

PrestigeWhore 02/26/09

this is stupid

Hercules Q. Einstein 02/26/09

L&W days you gotta love it

dv18 02/26/09

"All I know is if the ax does fall my way I have so muc...

PrestigeWhore 02/26/09

yes, they will tempt you away with a release and severance o...

longwangpoontang 02/26/09

live it up

dv18 02/26/09

It seems like bitter staffers always hate admins and think t...

,,,,,,,,.,.........,,,,,,,,,.,.,. 02/26/09

i have the dirt

dv18 02/26/09

class action? really? probably not.

Man in Black 02/26/09

oh yeah

dv18 02/27/09

Here is an update: Massive layoffs are coming whether it ...

Layoffs & WaTTTkins 02/26/09

so basically if it wasn't for xoxo and ATL, they'd only be g...

......w.erw....wrw........wrw 02/26/09

It came up, from what I heard, but was not the popular optio...

Layoffs & WaTTTkins 02/26/09

Pretty awesome to see the power of teh internets in general ...

longwangpoontang 02/26/09

Wow, not only are they laying off tons of associates, but th...

The Fordham Juggernaut 02/26/09

This is where it stood last time I checked. I know there has...

Layoffs & WaTTTkins 02/26/09

i cant imagine theyd give some of these first years six mont...

.,,..,..,..,,...,,..,. 02/26/09

The exact opposite. First years are perceived to be the most...

Layoffs & WaTTTkins 02/26/09

One of my friends from LS had a big housewarming party at hi...

.,.,.,.,.,.,.,..,.,., 02/26/09

well he can join the masses of TTT americans who are just wa...

.,,..,..,..,,...,,..,. 02/26/09

Titcr. I feel bad for him but there's no way you should be d...

.,.,.,.,.,.,.,..,.,., 02/26/09

so if he walks away and he put 300 down, that means he essen...

.,,..,..,..,,...,,..,. 02/26/09

You can't really walk away from a recourse loan. He'd have ...

PrestigeWhore 02/26/09

I thought California law is such that all home mortgages in ...

Breaker M. 02/26/09

most mortgages are non-recourse

Hercules Q. Einstein 02/26/09

Not true except for a handful of states like California.

Mel Kiper, Jr. 05/30/10

Probably more than that with closing costs. I don't know how...

.,.,.,.,.,.,.,..,.,., 02/26/09

Latham makes the claim that is an elite law firm. It has: ...

Layoffs & WaTTTkins 02/26/09

it cuts two ways. on the one hand, its insulting to offer cr...

The Fordham Juggernaut 02/26/09

True, but it they expect this recession to last 2 years, the...

G.I. Bro 02/26/09

it will not save them rep-wise

longwangpoontang 02/26/09

Fair. They're taking a hit in rep regardless.

G.I. Bro 02/26/09

...

....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,, 02/26/09

unfortunately, tioctcr.

The Fordham Juggernaut 02/26/09

...

....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,, 02/26/09

I kind of agree. If they were willing to give that much they...

sunnysidedown 02/26/09

They did that in the euro offices. Not sure how much it hel...

Becker 02/26/09

it is always darkest before the dawn

The Fordham Juggernaut 02/26/09

stfu with the cliches you fuckin idiot

..,..,.,.,,,,,.,,,,.,,,,,,.,...,.,.,. 11/25/09

Good luck tomorrow to Earl and everyone else. Hopefully they...

. . . . ;;; 02/26/09

...

....,,,,......,,,.......,,,.....,,, 02/26/09

I'm seriously considering staying home tomorrow. I know it w...

sunnysidedown 02/26/09

go to the office with a webcam and give us periodic updates ...

.,,..,..,..,,...,,..,. 02/26/09

WEBCAM!

Gook Iamb 02/26/09

today the silence was deafening. i can't even imagine what t...

battletoad 02/26/09

Exactly. I wanted to throw up all day today.

sunnysidedown 02/26/09

do you guys know many/any people that were pwned in the firs...

.,,..,..,..,,...,,..,. 02/26/09

I only know a handful personally. If you're asking whether t...

sunnysidedown 02/26/09

were people talking? or just awkward silence. DESCRIBE the a...

The Fordham Juggernaut 02/26/09

everybody I know, junior and senior associates, secretaries ...

sunnysidedown 02/26/09

people are talking, but hushed and morose and behind closed ...

battletoad 02/26/09

Yep. Almost every call I received today started with "I...

sunnysidedown 02/26/09

god just get it the fuck over with. especially if the list h...

battletoad 02/26/09

Same to you, my friend.

sunnysidedown 02/26/09

...

....,,,,......,,,.......,,,.....,,, 02/26/09

buy a bottle of really good champagne beforehand. either way...

Gogol Ganguly 02/26/09

This is sage advice. Good luck and godspeed to all Lath...

.,.,.,.,..,.,,.,.,..,.,..,.,,....,..,.,,..,.. 02/26/09

yeah today was a ghost town in the office. They really need...

T-17 Fallen 02/26/09

...

......,,,,,,........,,,.......,,,,,,......,,,,..,. 02/06/10

you mean latham & watkins, the firm that's chaird by Bob...

Mark Flagel feening for some Tiffany's 05/30/10

haven't they fired enough people yet? i mean how many ppl ca...

Abbot Saxtus 05/30/10

...

Mark Flagel feening for some Tiffany's 05/30/10

Poast new message in this thread

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:39 AM

Author: reply

...what my parting words to Dave Gordon should be.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991741)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:41 AM

Author: Saaaaaaved by Zeeeeero! (AKA Mr. Erin Burnett)

finally! can i get your phone number? maybe we can do something sometime or .. something?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991752)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:44 AM

Author: reply

Not bad. Bittersweet though because it makes me realize that if I had geh-sexed him earlier this year I might have been able to save myself.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991774)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:46 AM

Author: ....,,,,..,,,...,,..

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991790)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:49 AM

Author: reply

numerous credible signs point to yes. I wasn't panicking the week before Pres Day, but I am 99% confident this time that it's the real deal.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991809)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:50 AM

Author: ....,,,,..,,,...,,..

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991818)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:51 AM

Author: reply

what office is he in? class year?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991821)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:51 AM

Author: ....,,,,..,,,...,,..

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991825)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:53 AM

Author: reply

ouch. Expected to be more brutal for their class than ours. I hope he survives.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991837)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:54 AM

Author: ....,,,,..,,,...,,..

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991843)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:57 AM

Author: reply

see threat title (yes)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991871)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:58 AM

Author: ....,,,,..,,,...,,..

my bad.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991875)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:48 AM

Author: .,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,,,,.,.,.,.,.,.,

"Thank you for the opportunity."

=extend hand, firmly shake, walk out=

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991804)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:49 AM

Author: ....,,,,..,,,...,,..

why should he be thankful?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991807)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:52 AM

Author: reply

I'm sure this is TCR. But I am much more bitter than grateful.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991832)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:54 AM

Author: .,,..,..,..,,...,,..,.

why do you expect to be fired?

if you are fired, what is your next step?

how much debt do you have?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991847)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:55 AM

Author: anna banana

um, they pretty much told several people the pink slip is coming

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991851)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:57 AM

Author: reply

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991867)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:56 AM

Author: :D (peak oil + colony collapse disorder)

My sources say there will be layoffs on friday, but not a bloodbath.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991857)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:56 AM

Author: .,,..,..,..,,...,,..,.

mfe

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991860)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:06 AM

Author: ..,.,.,.,,,,,..,.,.. (Blatant America Troll)

of course

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991935)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:57 AM

Author: anna banana

your sources are wrong, expect the layoffs to be massive

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991865)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:57 AM

Author: ....,,,,..,,,...,,..

:D doesn't have any sources.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991874)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:59 AM

Author: :D (peak oil + colony collapse disorder)

They'll do this when other firms have a slaughter, but they don't want to be pwned all alone on ATL for a weekend.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991884)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:02 AM

Author: anna banana

Latham boldly initiated the salary freeze, hth

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991906)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:03 AM

Author: :D (peak oil + colony collapse disorder)

Why would someone bitch about that? $160k for first years was a joke to being with.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991908)

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Date: February 26th, 2009 12:14 AM

Author: Arthur Kade is a star!

i dont think you really understand that Latham has traditionally not cared about this type of thing... their management, compared to other lawfirm management, is pretty alpha

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10998348)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:03 AM

Author: reply

Oddly, despite being a market follower when it comes to bonuses and raises, LaTTTham has shown a willingness to lead here.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991913)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:05 AM

Author: :D (peak oil + colony collapse disorder)

I should apply to be their PR guy.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991924)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:05 AM

Author: horsee

good point

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991930)

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Date: November 25th, 2009 5:54 AM

Author: ..,..,.,.,,,,,.,,,,.,,,,,,.,...,.,.,.

180

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#13363741)

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Date: February 26th, 2009 5:30 PM

Author: IronMonkey

sources = the voices in his head.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#11002945)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 11:43 AM

Author: .. ... .. . ... .

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10993027)

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Date: November 25th, 2009 5:53 AM

Author: ..,..,.,.,,,,,.,,,,.,,,,,,.,...,.,.,.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#13363740)

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Date: January 27th, 2010 1:31 AM

Author: ......,,,,,,........,,,.......,,,,,,......,,,,..,.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#13926751)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:50 AM

Author: anna banana

The rumors about this friday have definitely spread...I came here to see if others had heard.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991813)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:55 AM

Author: Sexacre

make sure there is nothing in your office you don't have backed up at home. it would suck to be removed by security from your stuff.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991849)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:55 AM

Author: horsee

i would delete all my work product and steal as much of the firms as possible

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991854)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:57 AM

Author: horsee

also, now is a good time to steal some computer hardware and stationery

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991863)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 3:22 AM

Author: PDzorro

Our firm laptops suck.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992292)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:58 AM

Author: reply

This is a good point. At very least I am going to start hoarding legal pads, staplers.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991877)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:00 AM

Author: horsee

i cant imagine them coming after you

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991893)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 7:58 PM

Author: Hercules Q. Einstein (Is a man not entitled to the sweat of his brow?)

No stupid, buy a 16 gb flash drive and copy everything you can from the file system.

Any deal you worked on at all, copy every single document

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10996167)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 1:58 AM

Author: T-17 Fallen

I'm pretty terrified. But I guess there is not much we can do.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991878)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:00 AM

Author: reply

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991887)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:01 AM

Author: anna banana

edit immediately we don't need homeland security here

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991896)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:00 AM

Author: anna banana

I keep remembering the speeches about the firm's strong financial position at Scottsdale...

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991890)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:01 AM

Author: reply

They are lying sacks of shit.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991898)

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Date: January 13th, 2010 1:44 AM

Author: Mark Flagel feening for some Tiffany's (there's no holding back guys!)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#13796111)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:02 AM

Author: ....,,,,..,,,...,,..

the country was in a fairly strong financial position at that point.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991904)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:03 AM

Author: anna banana

no kidding?

I guess Latham is just another victim. Like the layoffs at Kirkland, STB, Davis Polk, etc.

Oh, wait...

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991910)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:04 AM

Author: ....,,,,..,,,...,,..

probably more heavily invested in the sorts of work that dried up than the others.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991921)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:05 AM

Author: anna banana

that, but more that they expanded too rapidly into too many markets. I mean, two offices in San Diego alone?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991925)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:06 AM

Author: ....,,,,..,,,...,,..

that's likely true. but those bets probably would've mostly paid off with a few more years of economic stasis, right?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991939)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:07 AM

Author: anna banana

yes, they were taking a gamble and it failed to pay off. There are also rumors of internal policies that are draining the coffers

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991944)

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Date: November 25th, 2009 5:55 AM

Author: ..,..,.,.,,,,,.,,,,.,,,,,,.,...,.,.,.

they are lying pieces of garbage.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#13363743)

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Date: May 30th, 2010 2:31 AM

Author: Mark Flagel feening for some Tiffany's (there's no holding back guys!)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#15116029)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:01 AM

Author: horsee

what if you took a sabbatical

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991899)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:01 AM

Author: :D (peak oil + colony collapse disorder)

What kind of non-disclosure agreements do BIGLAW associates sign when they join?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991897)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:03 AM

Author: T-17 Fallen

nothing. but they probably will make us sign something for our severance.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991916)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:05 AM

Author: :D (peak oil + colony collapse disorder)

I thought most of the layoffs were for cause?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991928)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:08 AM

Author: T-17 Fallen

those were the old perfomance "firings".

If they do more layoffs this week it will be economy based.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991951)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:10 AM

Author: :D (peak oil + colony collapse disorder)

A tell all book would be much better $$$ than some TTT LaTTTham severance.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991961)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:03 AM

Author: Ex-Lathamite

Heard this last week and the week before, expect to hear it next week again.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991915)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:04 AM

Author: anna banana

there are concrete signs, dude

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991919)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:04 AM

Author: T-17 Fallen

This week has been a lot more solid. Have your heard the conference room rumors?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991920)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:06 AM

Author: anna banana

they have spread all over

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991932)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:06 AM

Author: reply

It does confuse me why they'd need that much space.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991934)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:06 AM

Author: Ex-Lathamite

Somebody told me everybody in AsCom was out last Friday. What's the rumor, that conference rooms are mysteriously booked for this Friday?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991938)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:09 AM

Author: T-17 Fallen

that OMP's in NY, SF and LA have booked the big conference rooms in the afteroon and a bunch of them earlier on Friday.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991957)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:11 AM

Author: ....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,,

Holy shit

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991965)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:14 AM

Author: Ex-Lathamite

This is just a rumor? Seems like something that should be not too hard to verify, although I've never tried. I'll ask around tomorrow.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991995)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:15 AM

Author: T-17 Fallen

verified in LA and SF. Not sure what Dave is doing.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992004)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:16 AM

Author: reply

per grapevine, Dave has 13 f/g all day Fri.

Why such a huge fucking room, though?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992010)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:18 AM

Author: T-17 Fallen

meetings with everyone to deal with the aftermath.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992032)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:19 AM

Author: Sexacre

they won't just fire you - they're planning a mayan sacrifice. it's the only way to appease the gods and set things right.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992035)

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Date: January 13th, 2010 1:47 AM

Author: Mark Flagel feening for some Tiffany's (there's no holding back guys!)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#13796142)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:05 AM

Author: reply

If you're still around next week.

This week the indicia are much more substantial.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991926)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:11 AM

Author: ....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,,

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991972)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:08 AM

Author: T-17 Fallen

I am just hoping the numbers people are talking about are off, because that would be truly a bloodbath. Also I hope they get it over with so whoever is left doesn't have to be paranoid watching their back every 2 weeks.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991946)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:09 AM

Author: reply

I believe those #s are accurate. Un fucking believable.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991953)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:10 AM

Author: ....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,,

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991960)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:10 AM

Author: T-17 Fallen

I dont want to say it... As bad as you can imagine.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991964)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:11 AM

Author: :D (peak oil + colony collapse disorder)

70-80

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991966)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:11 AM

Author: reply

I've heard 20 from each class.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991971)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:12 AM

Author: ....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,,

Firm wide right?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991980)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:13 AM

Author: reply

It's my understanding this is just nyc.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991985)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:14 AM

Author: ....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,,

Holy mother of God.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991992)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:13 AM

Author: :D (peak oil + colony collapse disorder)

NYC

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991986)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:13 AM

Author: .,,..,..,..,,...,,..,.

how the fuck do you supposedly know so much about this

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991988)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:15 AM

Author: :D (peak oil + colony collapse disorder)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992008)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:26 AM

Author: ..,.,.,.,,,,,..,.,.. (Blatant America Troll)

mfe

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992084)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:13 AM

Author: T-17 Fallen

more.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991984)

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Date: November 25th, 2009 5:57 AM

Author: ..,..,.,.,,,,,.,,,,.,,,,,,.,...,.,.,.

newsflash, latham is horribly managed. in the future (or arguably even in the past) only fools will work for these stupid, lying pieces of trash.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#13363744)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:09 AM

Author: :D (peak oil + colony collapse disorder)

Are you guys considering calling in sick on Friday? If they can't see you they can't fire you.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991952)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:09 AM

Author: reply

lol sadly yes this is something I have considered

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991956)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:10 AM

Author: horsee

i would come in with your baby daughter. see if they fire you

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991963)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 4:08 PM

Author: EEYORE (submarinecaptain@gmail.com)

And you don't have a baby daughter, borrow one ASAP from a friend.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10994577)

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Date: February 26th, 2009 11:12 PM

Author: Comrade Obama will find me a 3L offer

daughters, miscarriages... nothing helps right now

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#11005784)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:10 AM

Author: reply

Any idea HOW they decide who stays and who goes? Especially for first-years. What info do they have to go on?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991962)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:11 AM

Author: horsee

its based purely on penis size

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991968)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:11 AM

Author: ....,,,,..,,,...,,..

impressions of you from 2l summer. class rank. law school.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991969)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:12 AM

Author: reply

class rank? in terms of what, billables?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991979)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:13 AM

Author: ....,,,,..,,,...,,..

for first years? grades.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991991)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:14 AM

Author: ....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,,

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991997)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:18 AM

Author: ....,,,,..,,,...,,..

i think impressions made during your summer/brief stint as real associate would matter more, despite how arbitrary and ill-defined they are, but who knows. just my guess.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992031)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:11 AM

Author: :D (peak oil + colony collapse disorder)

Probably how hot the chicks are and how connected the men are.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991975)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:12 AM

Author: T-17 Fallen

they supposedly fired all the low performers already so its a mystery. maybe hours, probably politics. who will vouch for you... who knows?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991982)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:14 AM

Author: reply

How does it go -- AsCom draws up and list and ExecCom and OMF sign off? What is the process?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10991994)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:18 AM

Author: T-17 Fallen

I have no idea. None of the associates know anything at any seniority level.

Some speculate that asscom came up with a number with excom based on department loading and they let the partners in the department decide.

For unassigned associates the probably look at hours and the reviews that no one has gotten yet. Unclear how politics play at this level. Again its all speculation.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992028)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:19 AM

Author: reply

I have heard similar re midlevel and senior (ie, assigned) associates.

I have been here four fucking months. Guess I should have brought in business or sucked someone off by now. Oops, oh well.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992036)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:21 AM

Author: ....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,,

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992047)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:21 AM

Author: T-17 Fallen

To the extent they let go first years it will be sort of random - less some people saved because whatever partner likes you for whatever reason.

The rest of the unassigned pool will be ugly.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992055)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:22 AM

Author: ....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,,

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992063)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:20 AM

Author: ....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,,

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992044)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:16 AM

Author: ....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,,

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992012)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:16 AM

Author: :D (peak oil + colony collapse disorder)

3 months I would guess

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992015)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:20 AM

Author: T-17 Fallen

if anything they will likely give everyone three months. If anyone gets more it will be first years because of the awful predicament they are put in.

Also why supposedly less first year will be let go proportionately than 2007 and 2006.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992041)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:22 AM

Author: ....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,,

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992056)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:23 AM

Author: :D (peak oil + colony collapse disorder)

this

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992067)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:24 AM

Author: T-17 Fallen

also because its horrible press (though maybe too late).

same thing with rescinding 2009 offers. Easy way to save money, but they dont want to do it.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992069)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:24 AM

Author: :D (peak oil + colony collapse disorder)

We've already established that LaTTTham sucks at PR.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992077)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:25 AM

Author: ....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,,

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992081)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:26 AM

Author: reply

most prestigious firm you can name that has done this?

i was under the imprssion it was pretty verboten.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992088)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:27 AM

Author: ....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,,

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992094)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:27 AM

Author: T-17 Fallen

dont believe me if you dont want to, but there is pressure to treat the first years less harshly cause they have no experience and no money and will have a harder time getting back on their feet.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992090)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:28 AM

Author: ....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,,

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992098)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:29 AM

Author: :D (peak oil + colony collapse disorder)

ITE it's a dog eat dog world.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992099)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:38 AM

Author: horsee

woof.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992145)

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Date: November 25th, 2009 6:01 AM

Author: ..,..,.,.,,,,,.,,,,.,,,,,,.,...,.,.,.

despite pressure, they went the hardest on the first years. they figured they'd hide their slaughter in the overall figures. sadly, they forgot about teh internets.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#13363748)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:24 AM

Author: reply

I think this is consensus expectation.

Firing first-years is really, really TTT. Some people expect there will be commensurate allowances made for us.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992079)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:26 AM

Author: ....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,,

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992085)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:28 AM

Author: reply

IF anyone gets more severance, likelier first-years than seniors.

this is just what i have heard. it makes sense bc who the fuck fires first-years? seriously, who has?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992097)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:29 AM

Author: ....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,,

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992100)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:31 AM

Author: reply

yeah and i don't read that shit. name most prestigious firm you can recall that fired first-yrs?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992113)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:32 AM

Author: ....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,,

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992121)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:34 AM

Author: reply

you're LW first-year?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992124)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:34 AM

Author: ....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,,

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992127)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:34 AM

Author: T-17 Fallen

now dont be silly. They wont give anyone less than 3 months if it happens soon.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992128)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:35 AM

Author: ....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,,

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992133)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:36 AM

Author: :D (peak oil + colony collapse disorder)

1 month is fuck you pay. I would be surprised if anyone would be retarded enough to take that.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992137)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:36 AM

Author: T-17 Fallen

read what you just wrote, seriously.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992139)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:37 AM

Author: ....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,,

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992143)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:38 AM

Author: T-17 Fallen

when they just gave 3 months to people they straight up fired "for cause"?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992147)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:40 AM

Author: ....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,,

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992151)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:41 AM

Author: reply

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992157)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:43 AM

Author: ....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,,

What's very generous severance? 4 months?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992166)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:43 AM

Author: reply

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992169)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:44 AM

Author: ....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,,

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992174)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:45 AM

Author: reply

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992176)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:46 AM

Author: ....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,,

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992182)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:46 AM

Author: T-17 Fallen

What's nasty is Pillsbury offering 3 months for voluntary termination. which means one month fuck you if you dont take it and get laid off anyway.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992181)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:47 AM

Author: ....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,,

Who gives a shit about Pillsbury

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992184)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:49 AM

Author: reply

After the bluetooth headset incident documented on ATL it was ballsy/appalling of them to even go through with the layoffs as planned.

I'd scarcely heard of Pillsbury before this but now perceive them as one of the more vile TTTs.

I guess my regard for Latham has plummeted likewise.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992193)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:53 AM

Author: T-17 Fallen

yeah my opinion of Latham will drop somewhat if they fire me. :(

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#10992206)

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Date: February 26th, 2009 10:52 AM

Author: Small-Titted Landbeast (Worst parodier ever.)

I honestly haven't seen any reliable evidence of first-year firings at a decent firm, especially in NYC. Zero. Not even on ATL. No confirmation.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#11000281)

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Date: February 26th, 2009 11:57 PM

Author: Great Education Director Onizuka

Proskauer, you turd. "...[O]ur sources indicate that a number of first-year associates where included in the 35 attorneys Proskauer laid off. A couple of tipsters report that as many as eight first-years lost their job."

Oh, and: "Contrary to this line of thought, it's been rumored that first year associates were among those let go in recent rounds of layoffs (e.g., at Nixon Peabody, Luce Forward, McDermott Will & Emery, and MoFo)."

http://abovethelaw.com/2009/02/open_thread_where_are_first-_a.php

http://abovethelaw.com/2009/02/open_thread_where_are_first-_a.php

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#11006241)

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Date: November 25th, 2009 6:02 AM

Author: ..,..,.,.,,,,,.,,,,.,,,,,,.,...,.,.,.

she said a DECENT firm

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2#13363750)

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Date: February 25th, 2009 2:30 AM

Author: ....,,,,...,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,......,,

Also, I have not heard of a law firm, or hell a fuckin business entity that gives the most JUNIOR people MORE severance.

Se

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#15118138)



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Date: October 17th, 2010 11:38 PM
Author: Buff set

So where was the follow up from Feb 27?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#16320038)



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Date: October 17th, 2010 11:43 PM
Author: Burgundy Jewess Home

I can see this being a best-seller:

http://www.amazon.com/Wish-Inform-Tomorrow-Killed-Families/dp/0374286973

We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Lathamed With Our Families: Stories from Biglaw

The "stories" in this book's subtitle are both the author's, as he repeatedly visits this midtown office in an attempt to make sense of what has happened, and those of the people he interviews. These include a midlevel associate who has seen many of her classmates lathamed for marginal PPP gains, a Schindleresque non-equity partner who hid hundreds of juniors from certain firing, and a fratty managing partner who has been accused of supporting the slaughter of newly minted first-years, and can only answer these charges by saying, "What could I do?" Gourevitch, a staff writer for the New Yorker, describes Latham's history with remarkable clarity and documents the experience of tragedy with a sober grace. The reader will ask along with the author: Why does this happen? And why don't we bother to stop it? --Maria Dolan

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#16320066)



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Date: October 17th, 2010 11:45 PM
Author: Galvanic Shrine Trump Supporter

"a Schindleresque non-equity partner who hid hundreds of juniors from certain firing"

haha

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#16320076)



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Date: October 17th, 2010 11:49 PM
Author: Buff set

180.

But seriously, six months was pretty good.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=939768&forum_id=2,#16320106)