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"Seven Things That Always Happen at Law Firms Around Christmas"

Posted by Bitter Staff: "If 2009 has proven anything, it's that nothing is predictable at law firms anymore.  Lockstep gave way to mass layoffs.  The billable hour absconded to "alternative billing." "Offer" was replaced by "defer" and "rescind." And year-end bonuses... Don't get us started.

But there are still a few things that happen annually in BigLaw around this time of year that are extraneous to economic conditions.  Irrespective of the financial climate, there are seven things that always seem happen at law firms around Christmas time.

1.  Drunken fool partner shags secretary at firm holiday party...

2.  Naïve midwestern associate says 'Merry Christmas' to Jewish partners...

3.  Hopeful, optimistic NY associate en route to his family's idyllic, snow-covered house in New England is given emergency assignment minutes before leaving...

4.  Ambitious, hard-working, pedigreed associate filled with holiday spirit and unfettered joy has his self-esteem shattered at his year-end review...

5.  Wall Street friend announces obscene bonus, making banker- wannabe associate hate his life...

6.  In a vain attempt to become the firm's 'funny' associate, some schnook gives lingerie to a female associate for her Secret Santa gift...

7. Scores of disillusioned, bitter lawyers pledge to find a more exciting, more fulfilling profession in the New Year..."

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Source: Bitter Lawyer, 17 December 2009

Full post as published by Stark County Law Library Blawg on December 17, 2009 (boomark / email).