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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This all sounds like OP was passed over for partnership -or that as part of the partner reviews they decided that OP is no longer on partner track and that there is no longer room for a senior associate who is not on partner track . This is a pretty common experience.  I’m sorry that you were surprised but with all due respect - how could you be working in Big Law and not see this coming?  [/quote]

+1  Anyone who goes into BIGLAW should know this.  The problem is that every associate who graduates from a top law school never thinks it will happen to him or her.  "The Talk" only happens to other associates and s/he will be the 1-out-of-50 who will make it to partnership (or maybe 5 who will make it to Of Counsel).  And it can happen at any time, even if you just came back from parental leave (and it often does, since you haven't been working/billing, and the firm got along just fine without you).

If you don't have a plan to leave BIGLAW from your first day on the job, you're not thinking objectively.  If you want to make a run at BIGLAW partnership, you need to start doing things that partner-track associates are doing (writing, conference speaking, networking, etc....)  Places like LinkedIn make it easy to get your articles out there for the world to read.  When people comment, respond to their comments (thanking them for taking the time to comment, then answer their comment).  The whole point is for you to develop an online reputation as knowledgeable in your field.  In-house recruiters look for this sort of activity, and it's easy for them to click "send a message" to you about opportunities.

For the OP - this happens to 95%+ of associates.  BIGLAW burns and churns associates.  You didn't plan for this, but you should have.  So now what?  You plan your next move.  Do you want FEDGOV, LOCALGOV, in-house, non-profit, etc...?  Are you willing to relocate? (this will help you land something much faster).  Set a deadline for what you want to pursue.  You will be taking a 50% or more haircut on your BIGLAW compensation.  Accept this fact and plan for it financially.[/quote]

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