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As for toxicity - it's very much a problem in foreign law firms as it is in Indian firms. Being toxic is a human trait, not restricted to lawyers.
Today an ex AZB Partner went to US to start as an associate at a US Law firms San Francisco office. This is not the first time it's happening.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sonali-mathur-135b4914_a-new-chapter-unfolds-in-my-professional-activity-7213772508079001600-PCL5
In the past, one PA from AZB, Partner from JSA left for LLM abroad at late 30s and later started as Associates at US firms.
Why does this happen? No judgements or personal comments.
But do people make a shift like this for career advancement or is it solely for personal reasons?
A PA/Partner makes good money even in India when you account for cost of living.
Work Life Balance - My friend at a V10 NY firm tells hours are as horrible as in India minus toxicity and shouting.