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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. 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.

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

+1. You have great reviews and have never been told about your performance or billables before AND you just came back from parental leave two months ago? I'd get a lawyer myself and negotiate for more. [/quote]

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