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maize plaza
  10/09/14
what is your background? how much do you make?
Mentally impaired ladyboy
  10/09/14
Physics PhD, a little short of 10 years at a big law firm. ...
maize plaza
  10/10/14
transactional or litigation?
Mentally impaired ladyboy
  10/10/14
Prosecution and transactional
maize plaza
  10/10/14
Why so low?? I've seen in house ads for 250k w pros backgrou...
Hilarious station
  10/10/14
Those jobs are at much more established companies where ther...
maize plaza
  10/10/14
did u file ur 83(b)? wats ur vesting like?
Vivacious halford
  10/10/14
How much will you be worth after the startup is sold to GOOG...
Hilarious station
  10/10/14
Thoughts on Alice?
bat-shit-crazy histrionic shrine
  10/10/14
So, I think that it was a mistake to conflate novelty/obviou...
maize plaza
  10/10/14
where will rajon rondo play this season. thoughts on marcus ...
180 judgmental windowlicker mad-dog skullcap
  10/10/14
I would guess that he is taking his connect 4 talents to Sac...
maize plaza
  10/10/14
like the Silicon Valley tool? Also, do you watch/like Sil...
erotic jewess immigrant
  10/10/14
solid analysis
self-absorbed weed whacker casino
  10/11/14
agreed
Spectacular kitchen
  10/21/14
Is trying to make sense of SCOTUS decision on 101 like tryin...
Marvelous wild pervert turdskin
  10/21/14
Few years in patent pros., passed patent bar, T10. How d...
Haunting Codepig Temple
  10/10/14
Of those choices I would say (a). If you could do (a) and m...
maize plaza
  10/21/14
I'm back!
maize plaza
  10/21/14
?
maize plaza
  10/21/14
8th year associate - EE degree. mostly litigation. what wo...
aromatic selfie stead
  10/21/14
Are they gonna make you partner? You should have a sense by...
maize plaza
  10/21/14
id put my chances at 15%
aromatic selfie stead
  10/22/14
Start interviewing
maize plaza
  10/22/14
other option is to kick around a few more years (probs like ...
aromatic selfie stead
  10/22/14
how does it feel to know your UG degree meant infinitely mor...
Chartreuse wonderful stage mexican
  10/21/14
do you know anyone who works inhouse at amazon/google/apple?...
Jet-lagged deep reading party menage
  10/21/14
Yes, one of those, they work super long hours and travel a t...
maize plaza
  10/21/14
How to you manage your external firm(s) to prevent over bill...
Startling excitant tattoo native
  10/21/14
They constantly overbill, then I complain because I actually...
maize plaza
  10/21/14
Can't sleep, ask away.
maize plaza
  10/21/14
what's prime time to jump ship for ip trans? are you under e...
mustard razzle pisswyrm
  10/21/14
I think 3rd year is pretty early unless you are leaving for ...
maize plaza
  10/21/14
ty, just wondering
mustard razzle pisswyrm
  10/21/14
thoughts on Kobe article?
dark disgusting library dopamine
  10/21/14
I have long been in the "Kobe is an asshole" camp,...
maize plaza
  10/21/14
Thoughts on television show Silicon Valley?
erotic jewess immigrant
  10/21/14
I'm actually a big Kumail Nanjiani and TJ Miller fan from wa...
maize plaza
  10/21/14
Is law worth it for you?
Hilarious station
  10/22/14


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Date: October 9th, 2014 11:45 PM
Author: maize plaza

Ask away.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26489816)



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Date: October 9th, 2014 11:49 PM
Author: Mentally impaired ladyboy

what is your background? how much do you make?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26489840)



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Date: October 10th, 2014 12:02 AM
Author: maize plaza

Physics PhD, a little short of 10 years at a big law firm. 150ish with significant stock grants.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26489891)



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Date: October 10th, 2014 12:03 AM
Author: Mentally impaired ladyboy

transactional or litigation?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26489894)



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Date: October 10th, 2014 12:04 AM
Author: maize plaza

Prosecution and transactional

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26489897)



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Date: October 10th, 2014 11:49 AM
Author: Hilarious station

Why so low?? I've seen in house ads for 250k w pros background with that much experience. 250 doesn't include bonus and stocks btw. Are your stock grants that much?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26492214)



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Date: October 10th, 2014 12:17 PM
Author: maize plaza

Those jobs are at much more established companies where there is way less upside on the equity. I am at a legit start up. I make basically as much as the founders salary wise.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26492365)



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Date: October 10th, 2014 12:33 PM
Author: Vivacious halford

did u file ur 83(b)?

wats ur vesting like?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26492417)



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Date: October 10th, 2014 2:07 PM
Author: Hilarious station

How much will you be worth after the startup is sold to GOOGLE

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26493118)



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Date: October 10th, 2014 12:07 PM
Author: bat-shit-crazy histrionic shrine

Thoughts on Alice?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26492319)



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Date: October 10th, 2014 12:20 PM
Author: maize plaza

So, I think that it was a mistake to conflate novelty/obviousness with subject matter eligibility the way the court did, but I think they were trying to give lower courts a tool to knock out clearly BS software and business methods patents. But I think the pendulum will swing back if/when the courts start invalidating legit software patents (say complicated compression or image processing stuff).

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26492378)



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Date: October 10th, 2014 12:21 PM
Author: 180 judgmental windowlicker mad-dog skullcap

where will rajon rondo play this season. thoughts on marcus smart?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26492380)



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Date: October 10th, 2014 12:28 PM
Author: maize plaza

I would guess that he is taking his connect 4 talents to Sacremento.

I don't really watch much college ball, so I don't know too much about Smart. But I tend to prefer bigger point guards. I know he is listed at 6'4 or whatever, but he doesn't look it on the court.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26492403)



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Date: October 10th, 2014 12:46 PM
Author: erotic jewess immigrant

like the Silicon Valley tool?

Also, do you watch/like Silicon Valley?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26492458)



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Date: October 11th, 2014 8:59 PM
Author: self-absorbed weed whacker casino

solid analysis

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26500610)



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Date: October 21st, 2014 5:42 PM
Author: Spectacular kitchen

agreed

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26560819)



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Date: October 21st, 2014 11:15 PM
Author: Marvelous wild pervert turdskin

Is trying to make sense of SCOTUS decision on 101 like trying to decode Led Zeppelin lyrics?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26562671)



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Date: October 10th, 2014 1:40 PM
Author: Haunting Codepig Temple

Few years in patent pros., passed patent bar, T10.

How do I get to where you are now. Probably decision is a) IP transactions at BIGLAW b) lit at BIGLAW c) broader range at a smaller firm. Right?

In general, I'm not really interested in pros/lit. Much rather do transactional, business side, or at least do a broader range of stuff.



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26492890)



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Date: October 21st, 2014 4:49 PM
Author: maize plaza

Of those choices I would say (a). If you could do (a) and mix in some prosecution/portfolio management/opinion work that would be the best.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26560514)



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Date: October 21st, 2014 4:45 PM
Author: maize plaza

I'm back!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26560484)



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Date: October 21st, 2014 4:59 PM
Author: maize plaza

?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26560572)



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Date: October 21st, 2014 9:09 PM
Author: aromatic selfie stead

8th year associate - EE degree. mostly litigation. what would you do?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26561691)



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Date: October 21st, 2014 11:10 PM
Author: maize plaza

Are they gonna make you partner? You should have a sense by now.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26562629)



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Date: October 22nd, 2014 12:01 AM
Author: aromatic selfie stead

id put my chances at 15%

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26562962)



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Date: October 22nd, 2014 12:24 AM
Author: maize plaza

Start interviewing

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26563137)



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Date: October 22nd, 2014 1:50 PM
Author: aromatic selfie stead

other option is to kick around a few more years (probs like 2+ years post no-breakfasting before shitcan) So that gives me something like 3 - 3.5 more years at a salary in the high 2s.

Still worth interviewing now or wait for no-breakfast and shitcan?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26565255)



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Date: October 21st, 2014 5:50 PM
Author: Chartreuse wonderful stage mexican

how does it feel to know your UG degree meant infinitely more to your career success than any poliSci grad's law school, law school grades, clerkship, and post-law school legal work experience meant to their career success?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26560858)



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Date: October 21st, 2014 9:01 PM
Author: Jet-lagged deep reading party menage

do you know anyone who works inhouse at amazon/google/apple? if so, what is hours/comp/work environment like for these positions?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26561634)



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Date: October 21st, 2014 11:12 PM
Author: maize plaza

Yes, one of those, they work super long hours and travel a ton. Comp is like senior biglaw associate level, when you take into account the full package. The main bonus is you are around more creative/interesting people than in a firm.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26562647)



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Date: October 21st, 2014 9:02 PM
Author: Startling excitant tattoo native

How to you manage your external firm(s) to prevent over billing?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26561636)



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Date: October 21st, 2014 11:14 PM
Author: maize plaza

They constantly overbill, then I complain because I actually review the bill and know their tricks, and then they cut it. Circle of life.

Also, I wrote up very detailed outside counsel guidelines that I based on one of my former clients outside counsel rules.

I negotiated flat fee for certain stiff like IDS filings.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26562665)



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Date: October 21st, 2014 11:09 PM
Author: maize plaza

Can't sleep, ask away.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26562623)



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Date: October 21st, 2014 11:17 PM
Author: mustard razzle pisswyrm

what's prime time to jump ship for ip trans? are you under experienced as a 3rd year, an old maid as a 7th year, etc?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26562690)



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Date: October 21st, 2014 11:20 PM
Author: maize plaza

I think 3rd year is pretty early unless you are leaving for a big company where you will receive further training. I think 6-10 years experience is more normal.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26562704)



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Date: October 21st, 2014 11:43 PM
Author: mustard razzle pisswyrm

ty, just wondering

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26562848)



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Date: October 21st, 2014 11:17 PM
Author: dark disgusting library dopamine

thoughts on Kobe article?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26562685)



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Date: October 21st, 2014 11:21 PM
Author: maize plaza

I have long been in the "Kobe is an asshole" camp, but I do think it is pretty weak that these sources are only having the balls to speak out now that he sucks.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26562715)



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Date: October 21st, 2014 11:44 PM
Author: erotic jewess immigrant

Thoughts on television show Silicon Valley?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26562860)



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Date: October 21st, 2014 11:56 PM
Author: maize plaza

I'm actually a big Kumail Nanjiani and TJ Miller fan from way back, I always go to their shows at meltdown comics in LA when I visit. My company lis in the same building as a tech incubator, and they definitely capture some of the culture.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26562925)



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Date: October 22nd, 2014 2:33 AM
Author: Hilarious station

Is law worth it for you?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2696271&forum_id=2#26563583)