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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The one good thing about BigLaw is that they hate to fire anyone and are really risk averse on litigation so will typically give a pretty long runway for you to look for something and/or decent severance for a release.

But I’d be pretty surprised if this is “that conversation” if there were no previous indications that things weren’t going well.  Unless there was a major screwup (client insulted, filing deadline missed, etc.). [/quote]

If you are recently back from maternity leave and want to negotiate more severence don't be afraid to raise the timing of this discussion as suspect. I might not say the word retaliation but you can infer it. [/quote]
Yes, it's at least the leverage you need to negotiate severance, not that they'll ever admit that the leave had anything to do with the alleged performance issues.[/quote]

I’m the one who said to negotiate, I work in HR and have also worked in HR at BigLaw (never again!). When I was there the money for severance was free flowing. That is some BS about not focusing on the great reviews you received! I can’t believe they said that out loud. I’m guessing they didn’t talk to an employment lawyer before they met with you. [b]Did you know that if you go to the DC Human Rights Commission and file a complaint, they go straight to mediation? Well, your firm knows it.[/b]

I think you should ask for a longer runway to find a new role and severance when you leave. [/quote]

bad bad bad advice.  You do not want to do anything like this in the D.C legal community.  She needs to get a new job first.  And don't burn bridges.  The D.C. legal community is small.  And - to OP - you should ask Jeff to take this thread down.  Your employer may find it.[/quote]

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