Litigation permanent remote experiences Forum

[Anonymous User]

Curious what experiences have been like for litigators who have gone the permanent remote route (especially at Kirkland and Quinn). I'm in a position where my post-clerkship options are likely (1) a trial boutique in a relatively small market and (2) KE/QE, etc. remote. The latter obviously pay more, especially considering clerkship bonuses. If I went with that path, my exit would likely be to a "regional biglaw" firm, with the aim of making partner.

But my big concern is whether remote lawyers actually get comparable experience to non-remote lawyers. Like will partners choose associates they've never met in-person for trial teams and such? And is it possible to get comparable mentorship, etc. from partners when they're not down the hall? While more money is obviously nice, I wouldn't be wild about throwing away 3-4 important years for professional development, in addition to having no realistic chance of making partner and missing opportunities to make local connections that I'll eventually need when I exit.

[bigboybob]

Is Kirkland remote for litigation? That's news to me.