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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you are laid off from big law during COVID 19, what would you ideally negotiate in terms of severance? I would start with:
1. 3-4 months of full pay severance 
2. Staying on website for 6 months 
3. Help from references with job search / no disparaging remarks about being “laid off” if firm is called as a reference

Am I missing anything else? [/quote]
What leverage do you have to negotiate anything in severance? Do firms even offer severance?[/quote]

Best leverage is to go to a client.  They don't want to piss you off if you'll then be on the other side to block business coming their way.

Another thing you can definitely ask for is using the firm's network for in-house jobs.  Can Partner X send my resume to Y Company?  Does Partner X know about any openings at Y?  In-house jobs are so word of mouth/network driven.  Try to use the network as much as possible.[/quote]
This is assuming that clients are hiring in-house attorneys right now. [/quote]

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