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You’ve done it! Three years of law school, a summer internship or two, several grueling months of bar exam prep, and then – hopefully – some much-needed R&R. All of this has led to you to your first BigLaw associate job, and you’ve got the starting salary – and, more than likely, the hefty student loans – to show for your efforts. The numbers vary, but statistics suggest that less than 10% of associates will eventually go on to make partner at their respective firms (in some cases, as few a

What is An Equity Partner An equity partner is an individual who holds an ownership stake in a business, with the most prominent example being a law firm. Equity partners have financial interest in the success of the firm because they share in the annual profits and losses, based on the equity percentage they own. Equity partners are also typically involved in the management and decision-making processes and may have a say in the strategic direction of the company. Equity partners will usually

Chances are that if you’ve reached a point in your career where your employer has granted you Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) or Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), you’re doing great. Both ISOs and RSUs are reserved for highly valued members of a company, people that organizations really want to retain for a long time. So, first things first, nice work! Equity compensation can be tricky, and handling your grants properly depends on a range of factors. This includes the technical side — your existing

In our second season, we’re highlighting the people behind the innovative ideas and concepts that continue to level up our industry through elevating the client experience.

There are few industries in the world that have accomplished what the US commercial aviation industry has—an almost perfect record of safely delivering passengers at heights of five miles and at speeds in excess of 500 miles per hour—and it has  done so year-after-year. According to the Aviation Safety Network, “2019 was one of the safest years ever for commercial aviation.” This checklist defines what you and your family can do in times of financial uncertainty in order to prepare fo

The recent introduction of the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policy has revolutionized the world of college sports. Now, student athletes have an unprecedented opportunity to earn from their personal brand while still in school. This policy is not without its controversy, with detractors arguing that marketing opportunities distract athletes from their education and sport, but that hasn’t slowed the pace of contracts offered to athletes. So, here are six things we recommend student athletes c