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Do any of you still work in BIGLAW? At firms considering MSO / PE structures?

if you are at one of these firms, especially if you're a Sr....
talented heaven filthpig
  08/11/26
Tell us more. Not in Biglaw but I have looked into doing so...
very tactful snowy stead
  08/11/26
Well, when they considered this at my old firm, the existing...
talented heaven filthpig
  08/11/26
I never got to the point of actually meeting with PE firms, ...
very tactful snowy stead
  08/11/26
I suppose it makes sense. The type of PE that buys local den...
talented heaven filthpig
  08/11/26
Fascinating. Sounds like it would have been prohibitively e...
very tactful snowy stead
  08/11/26
what biglaw firms are considering this
Odious apoplectic haunted graveyard
  08/11/26
i have heard QE, Proskauer, and some other GAYLAW firm i can...
talented heaven filthpig
  08/11/26
i think you're full of shit! which is too bad. law firms s...
Odious apoplectic haunted graveyard
  08/11/26
eat a dick, fag! https://www.afr.com/companies/profession...
talented heaven filthpig
  08/11/26
oh snap
Odious apoplectic haunted graveyard
  08/11/26
for them to feel bad, they would've needed to have a shot in...
floppy senate
  08/12/26
yes this is true for Sr. Assoc. everyone knows they're ngmi....
talented heaven filthpig
  08/12/26
what's "true equity partner". feels like these co...
Odious apoplectic haunted graveyard
  08/12/26
I thought I made this thread. I swear I made this threa...
Ungodly Aggressive Box Office Doctorate
  08/12/26


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Date: August 11th, 2026 7:39 PM
Author: talented heaven filthpig

if you are at one of these firms, especially if you're a Sr. Assoc. or NEP, i apologize, but HAHAURFUCKED

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5892136&forum_id=2",#50062050)



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Date: August 11th, 2026 7:59 PM
Author: very tactful snowy stead

Tell us more. Not in Biglaw but I have looked into doing something like this with my shitlaw empire.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5892136&forum_id=2",#50062111)



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Date: August 11th, 2026 8:06 PM
Author: talented heaven filthpig

Well, when they considered this at my old firm, the existing equity Partners were in line for a like $40 MILLION DOLLAR BIG WILLIE PAYOUT. The Sr. Assocs and Junior Partners were, however, FUCKED IN THE ASS FOREVER. The firm was to be split into two distinct businesses. But then the deal went bust due to Partner revolt, the firm ended up spending $600m on nothing and it has taken over 3 years to recover.

What size PE firm is interested in buying a shitlaw practice? Some kind of lower market shop? I'm sure you're a RICH AS FUCK SHITLAW KING but not sure how that size of a deal makes sense for PE

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5892136&forum_id=2",#50062157)



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Date: August 11th, 2026 8:17 PM
Author: very tactful snowy stead

I never got to the point of actually meeting with PE firms, but there is definitely interest out there.

Why did the partners revolt?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5892136&forum_id=2",#50062223)



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Date: August 11th, 2026 8:23 PM
Author: talented heaven filthpig

I suppose it makes sense. The type of PE that buys local dentist offices and whatnot.

The Partners revolted because junior partners didn't want a raw deal, retired Partners didn't want to see their pensions jeopardized, and some Partners just didn't want to sell out. everyone thought they wanted the money, but then some got cold feet when it time to make an actual EARTH SHATTERING move

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5892136&forum_id=2",#50062251)



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Date: August 11th, 2026 10:18 PM
Author: very tactful snowy stead

Fascinating. Sounds like it would have been prohibitively expensive to buy all those lawyers out. From the perspective of the PE firm generating a good return, not from the perspective of having the money available.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5892136&forum_id=2",#50062503)



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Date: August 11th, 2026 8:01 PM
Author: Odious apoplectic haunted graveyard

what biglaw firms are considering this

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5892136&forum_id=2",#50062121)



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Date: August 11th, 2026 8:07 PM
Author: talented heaven filthpig

i have heard QE, Proskauer, and some other GAYLAW firm i can't remember the name of

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5892136&forum_id=2",#50062164)



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Date: August 11th, 2026 8:11 PM
Author: Odious apoplectic haunted graveyard

i think you're full of shit! which is too bad. law firms should be run by pe chads and "lawyers" should make like $75k tops

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5892136&forum_id=2",#50062186)



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Date: August 11th, 2026 8:11 PM
Author: talented heaven filthpig

eat a dick, fag!

https://www.afr.com/companies/professional-services/major-us-law-firms-explore-selling-stakes-to-private-equity-20260806-p60m2k

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5892136&forum_id=2",#50062192)



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Date: August 11th, 2026 9:04 PM
Author: Odious apoplectic haunted graveyard

oh snap

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5892136&forum_id=2",#50062341)



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Date: August 12th, 2026 9:10 AM
Author: floppy senate

for them to feel bad, they would've needed to have a shot in the first place. at legit "biglaw" it hasn't been easy to make true equity partner for a generation, has it? the good old days have been gone for a long time.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5892136&forum_id=2",#50063055)



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Date: August 12th, 2026 11:45 AM
Author: talented heaven filthpig

yes this is true for Sr. Assoc. everyone knows they're ngmi. but NEP are probably still holding on to hoap? if NEP don't have hoap how does the model survive? i guess a firm full of people going through the motions for a paycheck but not STRIVING like the old days is still pretty profiterole

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5892136&forum_id=2",#50063389)



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Date: August 12th, 2026 2:08 PM
Author: Odious apoplectic haunted graveyard

what's "true equity partner". feels like these conversations always involve moving the goalposts

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5892136&forum_id=2",#50063746)



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Date: August 12th, 2026 2:14 PM
Author: Ungodly Aggressive Box Office Doctorate

I thought I made this thread.

I swear I made this thread like 6 months ago.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5892136&forum_id=2",#50063754)