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Sam Alito's In Distress Of His Own Making

Sam Alito's flag controversy continued after January 6, coupled with Biglaw partners' high compensations and a law school's cheating scandal. [ more ]

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Morning Docket: 05.28.24

Expanding non-equity partner ranks can pose risks in Biglaw M&A. [ more ]

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The New Partner Payday Gold Standard: $20 Million

$20 million becoming common in Biglaw due to top talent retention and competition. [ more ]

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Biglaw Associate Writes Taylor Swift-Inspired 'Choose Your Own Adventure' Departure Memo

Departure memos in Biglaw can be creative and personalized, like a choose-your-own-adventure game with Taylor Swift lyrics, leaving a memorable impression on colleagues. [ more ]

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Morning Docket: 05.20.24

Diversifying client accounts is a key strategy for Biglaw to build poach-proof firms. [ more ]

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Who's Ready For Some Biglaw Summer Bonuses?

Summer bonuses in Biglaw are not guaranteed but can spark hope and excitement when firms have a good financial year. [ more ]

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Sam Alito's In Distress Of His Own Making

Sam Alito's flag controversy continued after January 6, coupled with Biglaw partners' high compensations and a law school's cheating scandal. [ more ]

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Morning Docket: 05.28.24

Expanding non-equity partner ranks can pose risks in Biglaw M&A. [ more ]

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The New Partner Payday Gold Standard: $20 Million

$20 million becoming common in Biglaw due to top talent retention and competition. [ more ]

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Biglaw Associate Writes Taylor Swift-Inspired 'Choose Your Own Adventure' Departure Memo

Departure memos in Biglaw can be creative and personalized, like a choose-your-own-adventure game with Taylor Swift lyrics, leaving a memorable impression on colleagues. [ more ]

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Morning Docket: 05.20.24

Diversifying client accounts is a key strategy for Biglaw to build poach-proof firms. [ more ]

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Associate Layoffs Come To Top 50 Biglaw Firm

Top Biglaw firm K&L Gates is conducting associate layoffs in multiple offices due to a lack of billable hours.

The layoffs do not indicate an overall decline in the firm's health, as it has seen strong revenue growth. [ more ]

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The Biglaw Raise Wave Goes International

Raises are happening in Biglaw firms, including international offices like Herbert Smith Freehills in the UK.

Readers are encouraged to provide tips on bonus updates and can sign up for bonus alerts from Above the Law. [ more ]

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Top 10 Biglaw Firm Spreads The Wealth By Making It Rain On Associates

Biglaw firms are increasing associate wages and announcing year-end bonuses.

Morgan Lewis, ranked No. 8 in the Am Law 100, has confirmed raises and bonuses for its associates. [ more ]

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On Top Of Raises, This Top 10 Biglaw Firm Is The First To Offer Supersized Bonuses To Super-Senior Associates

Ropes & Gray is rewarding super-senior associates with high salaries and bonuses.

The firm is the first to offer higher bonus payouts for super-senior associates. [ more ]

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Biglaw Firms Should Give Associates Bonuses On This 'Giving Tuesday' So They Can Give Back

Associates in Biglaw are awaiting bonus and raise announcements.

Associates may consider using their bonus money to support a charitable cause on Giving Tuesday.

Associates are encouraged to share the wealth with those less fortunate or in need of legal assistance. [ more ]

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Matching Milbank Is Incredibly Affordable... Don't Believe Anyone Suggesting It's Not.

Law firms are facing criticism for not matching Milbank's $10,000 base compensation increase for associates.

The cost of a match for firms like Cravath and Davis Polk is relatively small compared to their revenue.

Biglaw firms have the financial means to raise associate salaries without significant impact on partner profits. [ more ]

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