Currently a M&A 4th year at a V20 firm in NYC. I had worked in politics before/during law school and have still kept up some connections. I recently returned to my hometown (different state) for an event and the topic of who should run against "X" in 2018 came up. After some calls it seems that I could. Question: What happens if I lose? My positions are boringly mainstream (think the Economist) but would any law firm (my current firm) take me back in NYC?
I have about 100k saved up, fiancé would probably kill me and my family is lower middle class.
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Re: Running For Public Office and Biglaw
It honestly depends on the firm and your practice group. Does your firm have any policies about political activity or takings leaves of absence? The less time you'll be out of practice, the better, since legal skills do atrophy with time. There's also the risk that your firm will look on you as a flight risk and be reticent about rehiring you.
In NY's furiously-paced BigLaw market, my inclination is that there's a strong chance you'll have a hard time returning to your firm. But then, running for office can be parlayed into other opportunities in politics, so it might be a good segue to something other than BigLaw.
In NY's furiously-paced BigLaw market, my inclination is that there's a strong chance you'll have a hard time returning to your firm. But then, running for office can be parlayed into other opportunities in politics, so it might be a good segue to something other than BigLaw.
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Re: Running For Public Office and Biglaw
Local, state or federal? If local or state would you be able to (or willing to) continue practicing should you win?
Be advised that NY recently enacted disclosure reforms for its legislators requiring disclosure of all clients and what work you have done for them. Many clients are balking at this. There is also talk of new laws limiting outside income (the bill is pending) to no more than 15 percent of your base income (~$79,000).
Be advised that NY recently enacted disclosure reforms for its legislators requiring disclosure of all clients and what work you have done for them. Many clients are balking at this. There is also talk of new laws limiting outside income (the bill is pending) to no more than 15 percent of your base income (~$79,000).
