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Nixon Peabody
Does anyone have an idea whether their recent scandals are a thing of the past? I am considering a SA offer and the 2009 stealth layoffs and indefinite deferrals are worrisome. NALP says that last year 33 of 52 SAs were given a full-time offer, and 26 SAs are expected this year. Is it safe to say that since the class size is now smaller SA-ing should (assuming a good summer) probably result in a full-time offer?
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My roommate works there so I just asked her. She says firm is on solid ground work flow is decent and the 2008 (2009 grads) associates have been pretty much been absorbed. Supposedly theyre on track to absorb the 2009 class early in 2011 and there were rumors about trying to start the class of 2010 (2011 grads) on time. She wasn't sure if that materialized, or whether there may be slight deferral. For your class she guesses they'll be on time. Theyve scaled back class sizes so offer rates should be high. This past summer offer rate was one hundred percent in her office. She thinks it was like that in most offices but wasnt sure. Unless you screw up, you should be in good shape.
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Thanks. NP is currently my first choice, so this is great to hear.
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From everything I've heard it seems like Nixon is still losing partners to other firms at an alarmingly high rate. The people I know who work there seem kinda down on the firm.
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Poster whose roomie works at Nixon. She says the story has turned into a bigger deal than it really is. Nixon has even taken a couple partners from firms who were stealing their partners. Reshuffling isn't uncommon at large firms.
Many of the offices are solid, most of the partners that left were NYC (this office is a little light). The partners who left's practice just didn't fit in well with the rest of the firm (they needed a firm with more international platform). The loss was not big and hasn't impacted the firm much. She says don't sweat it. Revenue was fairly steady last year and this year the work has picked up even more. Hope this helps.
Many of the offices are solid, most of the partners that left were NYC (this office is a little light). The partners who left's practice just didn't fit in well with the rest of the firm (they needed a firm with more international platform). The loss was not big and hasn't impacted the firm much. She says don't sweat it. Revenue was fairly steady last year and this year the work has picked up even more. Hope this helps.
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Still, losing 26 partners is a lot. And it's not like they all up and moved their practice to a firm with an international platform - 10 went to dla piper, 7 to Pillsbury, 4 to Bond Schoeneck (an Upstate NY firm with no national platform, as far as I know) and 5 elsewhere. 26 partners jumping ship doesn't seem like a good sign, and if the higher ups are worried about it, of course they'd tell their employees "No guys, it's cool, they didn't fit in anyway."Anonymous User wrote:Poster whose roomie works at Nixon. She says the story has turned into a bigger deal than it really is. Nixon has even taken a couple partners from firms who were stealing their partners. Reshuffling isn't uncommon at large firms.
Many of the offices are solid, most of the partners that left were NYC (this office is a little light). The partners who left's practice just didn't fit in well with the rest of the firm (they needed a firm with more international platform). The loss was not big and hasn't impacted the firm much. She says don't sweat it. Revenue was fairly steady last year and this year the work has picked up even more. Hope this helps.
And if by "most" in the "most of that partners that left were NYC" you meant 14 partners (the smallest number it could be and still be "most"), that's still 30% of the partners in the NYC office.
I seriously considered Nixon Peabody, and if I were in the position as having them as my only offer, I'd certainly take them up on it. I'm just saying that if a person has other options, they should consider Nixon's current state.
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I don't think they've lost 26 partners, I think it's more like 21. In this market, it's not uncommon for partner transfers: both Lantham (26) and DLA (34) have had more partners leave this year. Nixon's have just been more publicized for some reason.
A lot of firms have seen lateraling of partners because there has been a fundamental shift in work areas, leading to higher or lower worth of various partners and different synergies among practices within firms. I wouldn't put much weight in partner losses alone for any firm unless there are other troubling signs like a big drop in revenue/PPP/RPL. Plus, you usually see some shuffling every year.
A lot of firms have seen lateraling of partners because there has been a fundamental shift in work areas, leading to higher or lower worth of various partners and different synergies among practices within firms. I wouldn't put much weight in partner losses alone for any firm unless there are other troubling signs like a big drop in revenue/PPP/RPL. Plus, you usually see some shuffling every year.
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Gonna Summer at NP. Can anyone update on their current state?
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Which office? They just announced that 2011 was an excellent year, exceeding budgets (FYE is 1/31). No need for concern.
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...but they hasn't restored their salary cuts yet to get their new people back to 160. Can't be too "excellent" in that case. Still worth it if you're already signed up or its your only/best offer.raspberry927 wrote:Which office? They just announced that 2011 was an excellent year, exceeding budgets (FYE is 1/31). No need for concern.
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This is a concern. Can anyone update on Nixon? Fiscal health, thoughts on firm culture, etc.LawIdiot86 wrote:...but they hasn't restored their salary cuts yet to get their new people back to 160. Can't be too "excellent" in that case. Still worth it if you're already signed up or its your only/best offer.raspberry927 wrote:Which office? They just announced that 2011 was an excellent year, exceeding budgets (FYE is 1/31). No need for concern.
It is high on my list.
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Bump.Anonymous User wrote:This is a concern. Can anyone update on Nixon? Fiscal health, thoughts on firm culture, etc.LawIdiot86 wrote:...but they hasn't restored their salary cuts yet to get their new people back to 160. Can't be too "excellent" in that case. Still worth it if you're already signed up or its your only/best offer.raspberry927 wrote:Which office? They just announced that 2011 was an excellent year, exceeding budgets (FYE is 1/31). No need for concern.
It is high on my list.
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I submitted an online application recently. Does anyone know if they are still accepting applications or whether they are pretty far into their recruiting season
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Not sure if useful indication but I haven't read of any offers being extended yetAnonymous User wrote:I submitted an online application recently. Does anyone know if they are still accepting applications or whether they are pretty far into their recruiting season
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Anonymous User wrote:This is a concern. Can anyone update on Nixon? Fiscal health, thoughts on firm culture, etc.LawIdiot86 wrote:...but they hasn't restored their salary cuts yet to get their new people back to 160. Can't be too "excellent" in that case. Still worth it if you're already signed up or its your only/best offer.raspberry927 wrote:Which office? They just announced that 2011 was an excellent year, exceeding budgets (FYE is 1/31). No need for concern.
It is high on my list.
TBH my top choice firms all pay 145k and i dont think it speaks to their financials in the slightest. it speaks to people being personable/friendly/helpful and a lower billable hour rate [which interests me]. IMO your choices are: cutthroat/fratty and 160+ or slightly less manic/collegiate and 145. if you had a good time there, i wouldnt worry about it too much. a close family friend is a NP newer partner and they are very, very well off.
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Would NP be considered a "lifestyle" firm?
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I know of at least one.Anonymous User wrote:Not sure if useful indication but I haven't read of any offers being extended yetAnonymous User wrote:I submitted an online application recently. Does anyone know if they are still accepting applications or whether they are pretty far into their recruiting season
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which office?Anonymous User wrote:I know of at least one.Anonymous User wrote:Not sure if useful indication but I haven't read of any offers being extended yetAnonymous User wrote:I submitted an online application recently. Does anyone know if they are still accepting applications or whether they are pretty far into their recruiting season
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SFAnonymous User wrote:which office?Anonymous User wrote:I know of at least one.Anonymous User wrote:Not sure if useful indication but I haven't read of any offers being extended yetAnonymous User wrote:I submitted an online application recently. Does anyone know if they are still accepting applications or whether they are pretty far into their recruiting season
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Anyone hear of DC offers yet?Anonymous User wrote:Bump
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nopeAnonymous User wrote:Anyone hear of DC offers yet?Anonymous User wrote:Bump
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Bump for Boston.
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