Biglaw firm shaken after reports of employee biting over 10+ coworkers
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You’ve heard of office drama—but this one takes a real bite out of professionalism.
A summer associate at a major New York law firm reportedly bit at least ten coworkers before the firm finally stepped in.
Dubbed the “Biglaw Biter,” the unnamed legal hopeful didn’t just raise eyebrows—she left marks. And yes, we mean that literally.
According to legal industry insiders at Above the Law and JDJournal, the behavior started early in the summer program and was originally brushed off as an oddball quirk.
Sources describe the associate as a “faux-quirky manic pixie dream girl crossed with the Donner party vibe,” which is possibly the most unsettling character sketch ever applied to a JD candidate.
Despite the repeated biting incidents, the associate reportedly remained “otherwise personable,” which allegedly led to hesitation from coworkers and HR about taking disciplinary action. Eventually, though, the firm cut ties after the so-called playfulness left visible physical marks.
One alleged victim said on Glassdoor that the associate’s first-day fun fact was, “She likes biting.”
According to a leaked text from another summer associate, her targets included fellow interns, full-time employees, and even a human resources staffer.
“Started wearing long sleeve shirts to the office because she kept getting bit,” one colleague reportedly said.
Screenshots circulating online show bruises, bite marks, and escalating discomfort throughout the team.
For those familiar with Biglaw culture, this isn’t the first time a summer associate made headlines for bizarre behavior—but it might be the most physically aggressive.
Longtime readers may recall the infamous 2006 case of “Aquagirl,” who jumped into the Hudson River in her underwear during a firm event and still landed a federal clerkship offer.
But unlike Aquagirl, the Biglaw Biter did not leave with a job or a glowing reference. What she did leave with? A reputation no amount of PR damage control can undo.
In an industry known for stress, long hours, and cutthroat competition, it's perhaps no surprise when young associates act out. Still, biting over a dozen people takes things to a whole new level.
Whether this was performance art gone wrong or an HR horror story in slow motion, the message is clear: personal space still matters—even in Biglaw.
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What do you think—is this an isolated case of extreme behavior or a sign that law firm culture needs a major shakeup? Have you ever witnessed something this strange in your workplace? Drop a comment below and let’s talk about it.
A summer associate at a major New York law firm reportedly bit at least ten coworkers before the firm finally stepped in.
Dubbed the “Biglaw Biter,” the unnamed legal hopeful didn’t just raise eyebrows—she left marks. And yes, we mean that literally.
According to legal industry insiders at Above the Law and JDJournal, the behavior started early in the summer program and was originally brushed off as an oddball quirk.
Sources describe the associate as a “faux-quirky manic pixie dream girl crossed with the Donner party vibe,” which is possibly the most unsettling character sketch ever applied to a JD candidate.
Despite the repeated biting incidents, the associate reportedly remained “otherwise personable,” which allegedly led to hesitation from coworkers and HR about taking disciplinary action. Eventually, though, the firm cut ties after the so-called playfulness left visible physical marks.
An employee nicknamed the "Biglaw biter" allegedly attacked over ten colleagues Image source: Giammarco Boscaro / Unsplash
One alleged victim said on Glassdoor that the associate’s first-day fun fact was, “She likes biting.”
According to a leaked text from another summer associate, her targets included fellow interns, full-time employees, and even a human resources staffer.
“Started wearing long sleeve shirts to the office because she kept getting bit,” one colleague reportedly said.
Screenshots circulating online show bruises, bite marks, and escalating discomfort throughout the team.
For those familiar with Biglaw culture, this isn’t the first time a summer associate made headlines for bizarre behavior—but it might be the most physically aggressive.
Longtime readers may recall the infamous 2006 case of “Aquagirl,” who jumped into the Hudson River in her underwear during a firm event and still landed a federal clerkship offer.
But unlike Aquagirl, the Biglaw Biter did not leave with a job or a glowing reference. What she did leave with? A reputation no amount of PR damage control can undo.
In an industry known for stress, long hours, and cutthroat competition, it's perhaps no surprise when young associates act out. Still, biting over a dozen people takes things to a whole new level.
Whether this was performance art gone wrong or an HR horror story in slow motion, the message is clear: personal space still matters—even in Biglaw.
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