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The Disruption: Battle for Talent Pushes Big Law into Uncharted Territory

Where will the free-agent system of Big Law take us?

Law firms are continuing to adjust their partner compensation systems to attract and retain star performers. Between bonus pools, super points and black boxes, firms are considering and sometimes implementing a variety of options to reward top performers and attract rainmakers.