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OP here. That’s a good example of what I mean by interesting.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 2:40 pmI'm not sure what you mean by interesting, and cannot speak to (2) or (3), but the NJ, NY, CA, PA, and MD AGs seem to consistently bring a lot of the cutting edge public interest lawsuits.
Do you have more insight into PA?Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 2:40 pmI'm not sure what you mean by interesting, and cannot speak to (2) or (3), but the NJ, NY, CA, PA, and MD AGs seem to consistently bring a lot of the cutting edge public interest lawsuits.
Interesting. I don’t really care about suing the Gov—I mean, I don’t have anything against it, but it’s not inherently attractive to me—so that’s not necessarily make or break. Anyone know anything about IL, particularly the Chicago office?Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 2:59 pmVirginia did great work under Herring, but that'll likely flip under the new AG. Of course, if you just want to sue the government and sign onto big litigation, VA is still viable.
OP here. Giving this a gentle nudge for good measure, but if no one has insight I’ll just go about my (billable) business.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 5:35 pmInteresting. I don’t really care about suing the Gov—I mean, I don’t have anything against it, but it’s not inherently attractive to me—so that’s not necessarily make or break. Anyone know anything about IL, particularly the Chicago office?Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 2:59 pmVirginia did great work under Herring, but that'll likely flip under the new AG. Of course, if you just want to sue the government and sign onto big litigation, VA is still viable.
I summered there 1L but not in the most interesting office. Chicago office is most of the attorneys. Seemed like a decent place to work? I can't really speak to interesting work bc of the office I was in. Very laid back, weird building (which the govt keeps saying they'll sell but don't). I think typical salary about 80-90 but it's public information so you can check it up. Any specific questions?Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Feb 04, 2022 12:21 pmOP here. Giving this a gentle nudge for good measure, but if no one has insight I’ll just go about my (billable) business.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 5:35 pmInteresting. I don’t really care about suing the Gov—I mean, I don’t have anything against it, but it’s not inherently attractive to me—so that’s not necessarily make or break. Anyone know anything about IL, particularly the Chicago office?Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 2:59 pmVirginia did great work under Herring, but that'll likely flip under the new AG. Of course, if you just want to sue the government and sign onto big litigation, VA is still viable.
Hey, thanks for the reply! I guess my main question would be to what extent there’s room to move up the ranks (totally understandable if your summer there didn’t give you insight into this). Not to disparage the important role AAGs play (I’m being serious, not poking fun), but it’d be hard for me to leave Biglaw and then just go into a chill 9-5 without having my sights set on advancement. So, I guess my question is what kind of career paths the higher ranking deputy AGs, unit directors, etc. in the office had.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Feb 04, 2022 1:16 pmI summered there 1L but not in the most interesting office. Chicago office is most of the attorneys. Seemed like a decent place to work? I can't really speak to interesting work bc of the office I was in. Very laid back, weird building (which the govt keeps saying they'll sell but don't). I think typical salary about 80-90 but it's public information so you can check it up. Any specific questions?Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Feb 04, 2022 12:21 pmOP here. Giving this a gentle nudge for good measure, but if no one has insight I’ll just go about my (billable) business.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 5:35 pmInteresting. I don’t really care about suing the Gov—I mean, I don’t have anything against it, but it’s not inherently attractive to me—so that’s not necessarily make or break. Anyone know anything about IL, particularly the Chicago office?Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 2:59 pmVirginia did great work under Herring, but that'll likely flip under the new AG. Of course, if you just want to sue the government and sign onto big litigation, VA is still viable.
I think it's a strong possibility if that's your aim. A lot of the AAGs I worked with were comfortable where they were and not trying to advance (eg parents happy to work 35 hrs, I think one even worked 8-3 or something). But there were a few more ambitious types who advanced to unit director type positions (obviously restricted by there being openings to advance to). The very highest levels had impressive backgrounds and or were politically appointed iirc.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Feb 04, 2022 3:19 pmHey, thanks for the reply! I guess my main question would be to what extent there’s room to move up the ranks (totally understandable if your summer there didn’t give you insight into this). Not to disparage the important role AAGs play (I’m being serious, not poking fun), but it’d be hard for me to leave Biglaw and then just go into a chill 9-5 without having my sights set on advancement. So, I guess my question is what kind of career paths the higher ranking deputy AGs, unit directors, etc. in the office had.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Feb 04, 2022 1:16 pmI summered there 1L but not in the most interesting office. Chicago office is most of the attorneys. Seemed like a decent place to work? I can't really speak to interesting work bc of the office I was in. Very laid back, weird building (which the govt keeps saying they'll sell but don't). I think typical salary about 80-90 but it's public information so you can check it up. Any specific questions?Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Feb 04, 2022 12:21 pmOP here. Giving this a gentle nudge for good measure, but if no one has insight I’ll just go about my (billable) business.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 5:35 pmInteresting. I don’t really care about suing the Gov—I mean, I don’t have anything against it, but it’s not inherently attractive to me—so that’s not necessarily make or break. Anyone know anything about IL, particularly the Chicago office?Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 2:59 pmVirginia did great work under Herring, but that'll likely flip under the new AG. Of course, if you just want to sue the government and sign onto big litigation, VA is still viable.
Thanks, this is very helpful. Did anyone by chance mention leaving Biglaw for the office? If so, were they generally happy with their decision?Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Feb 04, 2022 4:00 pmI think it's a strong possibility if that's your aim. A lot of the AAGs I worked with were comfortable where they were and not trying to advance (eg parents happy to work 35 hrs, I think one even worked 8-3 or something). But there were a few more ambitious types who advanced to unit director type positions (obviously restricted by there being openings to advance to). The very highest levels had impressive backgrounds and or were politically appointed iirc.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Feb 04, 2022 3:19 pmHey, thanks for the reply! I guess my main question would be to what extent there’s room to move up the ranks (totally understandable if your summer there didn’t give you insight into this). Not to disparage the important role AAGs play (I’m being serious, not poking fun), but it’d be hard for me to leave Biglaw and then just go into a chill 9-5 without having my sights set on advancement. So, I guess my question is what kind of career paths the higher ranking deputy AGs, unit directors, etc. in the office had.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Feb 04, 2022 1:16 pmI summered there 1L but not in the most interesting office. Chicago office is most of the attorneys. Seemed like a decent place to work? I can't really speak to interesting work bc of the office I was in. Very laid back, weird building (which the govt keeps saying they'll sell but don't). I think typical salary about 80-90 but it's public information so you can check it up. Any specific questions?Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Feb 04, 2022 12:21 pmOP here. Giving this a gentle nudge for good measure, but if no one has insight I’ll just go about my (billable) business.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 5:35 pmInteresting. I don’t really care about suing the Gov—I mean, I don’t have anything against it, but it’s not inherently attractive to me—so that’s not necessarily make or break. Anyone know anything about IL, particularly the Chicago office?Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 2:59 pmVirginia did great work under Herring, but that'll likely flip under the new AG. Of course, if you just want to sue the government and sign onto big litigation, VA is still viable.