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BigLaw Attorney Social Media Conduct
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2022 7:14 pm
by MergerQueen
I've noticed an influx--in recent years--of folks who use their BigLaw credentials to establish a social media following. A few examples:
- A Wilson Sonsoni attorney bashing the demanding hours and lack of 'thank yous' (that's what the money's for, to quote Don Draper)
- A Simpson Thatcher attorney on vacation or shopping at Louis Vuitton every week
- A Wachtell Lipton attorney flipping off the camera whilst scantily-clad
- A Gibson Dunn attorney bragging about his annual salary
What strikes me as odd about the whole enterprise is that in all but one of the aforementioned scenarios, the relevant individuals use their government name and post publicly. That means, these videos and images will often populate directly below their firm profile.
I'm agnostic regarding the subject, but I'm wondering if folks out there think that this is positive progress? Or if it violates basic standards of decorum with which an elite attorney should govern him-/her-/their- self?
Re: BigLaw Attorney Social Media Conduct
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2022 7:38 pm
by 1biglawandme
MergerQueen wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 7:14 pm
I've noticed an influx--in recent years--of folks who use their BigLaw credentials to establish a social media following. A few examples:
- A Wilson Sonsoni attorney bashing the demanding hours and lack of 'thank yous' (that's what the money's for, to quote Don Draper)
- A Simpson Thatcher attorney on vacation or shopping at Louis Vuitton every week
- A Wachtell Lipton attorney flipping off the camera whilst scantily-clad
- A Gibson Dunn attorney bragging about his annual salary
What strikes me as odd about the whole enterprise is that in all but one of the aforementioned scenarios, the relevant individuals use their government name and post publicly. That means, these videos and images will often populate directly below their firm profile.
I'm agnostic regarding the subject, but I'm wondering if folks out there think that this is positive progress? Or if it violates basic standards of decorum with which an elite attorney should govern him-/her-/their- self?
Is this on Tiktok?
Re: BigLaw Attorney Social Media Conduct
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2022 7:42 pm
by MergerQueen
1biglawandme wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 7:38 pm
MergerQueen wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 7:14 pm
I've noticed an influx--in recent years--of folks who use their BigLaw credentials to establish a social media following. A few examples:
- A Wilson Sonsoni attorney bashing the demanding hours and lack of 'thank yous' (that's what the money's for, to quote Don Draper)
- A Simpson Thatcher attorney on vacation or shopping at Louis Vuitton every week
- A Wachtell Lipton attorney flipping off the camera whilst scantily-clad
- A Gibson Dunn attorney bragging about his annual salary
What strikes me as odd about the whole enterprise is that in all but one of the aforementioned scenarios, the relevant individuals use their government name and post publicly. That means, these videos and images will often populate directly below their firm profile.
I'm agnostic regarding the subject, but I'm wondering if folks out there think that this is positive progress? Or if it violates basic standards of decorum with which an elite attorney should govern him-/her-/their- self?
Is this on Tiktok?
Yes. And Instagram.
Re: BigLaw Attorney Social Media Conduct
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2022 7:38 am
by swiftyredalbum
That settles it
I'm applying at Simpson
Re: BigLaw Attorney Social Media Conduct
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2022 9:58 am
by mvp99
MergerQueen wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 7:42 pm
1biglawandme wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 7:38 pm
MergerQueen wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 7:14 pm
I've noticed an influx--in recent years--of folks who use their BigLaw credentials to establish a social media following. A few examples:
- A Wilson Sonsoni attorney bashing the demanding hours and lack of 'thank yous' (that's what the money's for, to quote Don Draper)
- A Simpson Thatcher attorney on vacation or shopping at Louis Vuitton every week
- A Wachtell Lipton attorney flipping off the camera whilst scantily-clad
- A Gibson Dunn attorney bragging about his annual salary
What strikes me as odd about the whole enterprise is that in all but one of the aforementioned scenarios, the relevant individuals use their government name and post publicly. That means, these videos and images will often populate directly below their firm profile.
I'm agnostic regarding the subject, but I'm wondering if folks out there think that this is positive progress? Or if it violates basic standards of decorum with which an elite attorney should govern him-/her-/their- self?
Is this on Tiktok?
Yes. And Instagram.
Links
Re: BigLaw Attorney Social Media Conduct
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2022 11:48 am
by Lacepiece23
It's not like firm management uses either of those two platforms.
Re: BigLaw Attorney Social Media Conduct
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2022 1:16 pm
by swiftyredalbum
Common sense/"street smarts"
LSAT score
Maybe not highly correlated?
Re: BigLaw Attorney Social Media Conduct
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2022 2:25 pm
by Anonymous User
swiftyredalbum wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 1:16 pm
Common sense/"street smarts"
LSAT score
Maybe not highly correlated?
New user name
Perception that you are not a troll
Maybe not highly correlated?
Re: BigLaw Attorney Social Media Conduct
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2022 3:02 pm
by Anonymous User
A Wachtell Lipton attorney flipping off the camera whilst scantily-clad
Any URL????
Re: BigLaw Attorney Social Media Conduct
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2022 3:52 pm
by Anonymous User
Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 3:02 pm
A Wachtell Lipton attorney flipping off the camera whilst scantily-clad
Any URL????
Not sure if we're allowed to share links to their profiles on here. But this same attorney was a contestant on the bachelor.
Re: BigLaw Attorney Social Media Conduct
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2022 6:53 pm
by MergerQueen
Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 3:02 pm
A Wachtell Lipton attorney flipping off the camera whilst scantily-clad
Any URL????
This individual was on
The Bachelor, so she should be easy to find.
Re: BigLaw Attorney Social Media Conduct
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2022 6:56 pm
by urbancowboy
MergerQueen wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 6:53 pm
Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 3:02 pm
A Wachtell Lipton attorney flipping off the camera whilst scantily-clad
Any URL????
This individual was on
The Bachelor, so she should be easy to find.
https://www.instagram.com/darilynmonrosee/?hl=en
Re: BigLaw Attorney Social Media Conduct
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2022 7:54 pm
by nixy
Kinda doubt she needed big law credentials to develop a social media following if she was on the Bachelor (and she doesn't mention her job anywhere on her IG). I can't comment on the others because I don't know who they are, but also can't get especially worked up about any of it based on the descriptions. Sounds pretty much like biglawyers being biglawyers.
Re: BigLaw Attorney Social Media Conduct
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2022 8:32 pm
by swiftyredalbum
Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 2:25 pm
swiftyredalbum wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 1:16 pm
Common sense/"street smarts"
LSAT score
Maybe not highly correlated?
New user name
Perception that you are not a troll
Maybe not highly correlated?
So this is why there's so much anonymous posting on TLS! Now I get it. Thanks.
I will now try it. Should reduce drama.
Re: BigLaw Attorney Social Media Conduct
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2022 9:20 pm
by Anonymous User
To the point of the Original Poster, I have seen conduct that is shocking, in a Harvard Law School class, that shows a complete disconnect between a student's intelligence and common sense. Above is completely verifiable on internet, since it was discussed by the Harvard professor, in his own voice. On his site. It's so offensive that the Moderators here would probably not allow me to post it. So I won't. So when we see craziness on social media it's not at all surprising. Even from people at the very highest levels of T14.
Re: BigLaw Attorney Social Media Conduct
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2022 11:11 pm
by Anonymous User
Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 9:20 pm
To the point of the Original Poster, I have seen conduct that is shocking, in a Harvard Law School class, that shows a complete disconnect between a student's intelligence and common sense. Above is completely verifiable on internet, since it was discussed by the Harvard professor, in his own voice. On his site. It's so offensive that the Moderators here would probably not allow me to post it. So I won't. So when we see craziness on social media it's not at all surprising. Even from people at the very highest levels of T14.
Danishblue we know it's you even when you're anon.
Re: BigLaw Attorney Social Media Conduct
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2022 12:18 am
by Anonymous User
If a Mod would like to see what I'm referencing directly above from the Harvard Law class and decide if it's too outrageous to post, I'm open to that. It's an eye-opening and dramatic example of a disconnect and a major reason why some smart people don't make partner.
Re: BigLaw Attorney Social Media Conduct
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2022 12:29 am
by Anonymous User
To above anonymous poster, I have no desire to discuss cheese with you. I don't mean to hurt your feelings but I really have nothing to say about cheese. After getting covid I really can't taste cheese that well anyway. Sorry.
Re: BigLaw Attorney Social Media Conduct
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2023 1:15 pm
by MergerQueen
Your girl really was ahead of the curve with this one.
Re: BigLaw Attorney Social Media Conduct
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:41 am
by Anonymous User
MergerQueen wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 7:14 pm
I'm agnostic regarding the subject, but I'm wondering if folks out there think that this is positive progress? Or if it violates basic standards of decorum with which an elite attorney should govern him-/her-/their- self?
Kinda feels like you’re not agnostic op lol
- The Simpson employee has been on vacation once during the summer and she loves to shop on her off time (like many people do). I’m not sure what about these actions would “violate basic standards of decorum”
- for the watchtell associate I think it’s a little weird for you to point out that she’s scantily clad as though that’s a violation of decorum. She’s gifted in the chest area and doesn’t wear baggy clothes to hide them. She has big chest that can be seen in her tops and bikinis (like regular ppl). I’m gonna guess since you know who these ppl are you weren’t born in the 60s but if you are we are trying to move past policing women’s bodies outside the office simply because they are more developed. Could not find the pic of her flipping off the camera.
Yes lawyers should have “decorum” but they’re regular people too
Re: BigLaw Attorney Social Media Conduct
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:30 am
by Antetrust
swiftyredalbum wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 8:32 pm
Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 2:25 pm
swiftyredalbum wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 1:16 pm
Common sense/"street smarts"
LSAT score
Maybe not highly correlated?
New user name
Perception that you are not a troll
Maybe not highly correlated?
So this is why there's so much anonymous posting on TLS! Now I get it. Thanks.
I will now try it. Should reduce drama.
I think it's because there are so many neurotic assholes that have no spine with which to stand behind their snarky comments.
Re: BigLaw Attorney Social Media Conduct
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:39 am
by VentureMBA
Anonymous User wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:41 am
MergerQueen wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 7:14 pm
I'm agnostic regarding the subject, but I'm wondering if folks out there think that this is positive progress? Or if it violates basic standards of decorum with which an elite attorney should govern him-/her-/their- self?
Kinda feels like you’re not agnostic op lol
- The Simpson employee has been on vacation once during the summer and she loves to shop on her off time (like many people do). I’m not sure what about these actions would “violate basic standards of decorum”
- for the watchtell associate I think it’s a little weird for you to point out that she’s scantily clad as though that’s a violation of decorum. She’s gifted in the chest area and doesn’t wear baggy clothes to hide them. She has big chest that can be seen in her tops and bikinis (like regular ppl). I’m gonna guess since you know who these ppl are you weren’t born in the 60s but if you are we are trying to move past policing women’s bodies outside the office simply because they are more developed. Could not find the pic of her flipping off the camera.
Yes lawyers should have “decorum” but they’re regular people too
hilarious that we're rationalizing the type of content she posts as being normal for anyone
Re: BigLaw Attorney Social Media Conduct
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:41 am
by VentureMBA
MergerQueen wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 7:14 pm
I've noticed an influx--in recent years--of folks who use their BigLaw credentials to establish a social media following. A few examples:
- A Wilson Sonsoni attorney bashing the demanding hours and lack of 'thank yous' (that's what the money's for, to quote Don Draper)
- A Simpson Thatcher attorney on vacation or shopping at Louis Vuitton every week
- A Wachtell Lipton attorney flipping off the camera whilst scantily-clad
- A Gibson Dunn attorney bragging about his annual salary
What strikes me as odd about the whole enterprise is that in all but one of the aforementioned scenarios, the relevant individuals use their government name and post publicly. That means, these videos and images will often populate directly below their firm profile.
I'm agnostic regarding the subject, but I'm wondering if folks out there think that this is positive progress? Or if it violates basic standards of decorum with which an elite attorney should govern him-/her-/their- self?
Does anyone have links to the others?
Re: BigLaw Attorney Social Media Conduct
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2023 10:38 am
by nixy
VentureMBA wrote: ↑Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:39 am
Anonymous User wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:41 am
MergerQueen wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 7:14 pm
I'm agnostic regarding the subject, but I'm wondering if folks out there think that this is positive progress? Or if it violates basic standards of decorum with which an elite attorney should govern him-/her-/their- self?
Kinda feels like you’re not agnostic op lol
- The Simpson employee has been on vacation once during the summer and she loves to shop on her off time (like many people do). I’m not sure what about these actions would “violate basic standards of decorum”
- for the watchtell associate I think it’s a little weird for you to point out that she’s scantily clad as though that’s a violation of decorum. She’s gifted in the chest area and doesn’t wear baggy clothes to hide them. She has big chest that can be seen in her tops and bikinis (like regular ppl). I’m gonna guess since you know who these ppl are you weren’t born in the 60s but if you are we are trying to move past policing women’s bodies outside the office simply because they are more developed. Could not find the pic of her flipping off the camera.
Yes lawyers should have “decorum” but they’re regular people too
hilarious that we're rationalizing the type of content she posts as being normal for anyone
You’re entitled to disapprove, but it’s not like taking pictures of pretty women is a new phenomenon.