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Are Big Law Associate Raises a Smart Move or a Shot in the Foot?

June 07, 2018

Should Your Firm Match Milbank?

A cold-hearted look at market data and dynamics suggests firms would do well to approach the incipient round of salary increases extremely thoughtfully
10 minute read

June 08, 2018

'The Tone Deafness Is Astounding': Clients Unhappy About Milbank Associate Raise Announcement

In-house leaders didn't pull punches in their evaluation of Milbank's big associate raises.
5 minute read

June 05, 2018 | News

The $190K Question: Will Clients Balk at Rising Associate Salaries?

Winston & Strawn and Proskauer have already matched Milbank's new pay scale. As others debate whether to join them, clients may not all be content to sit on the sidelines.
3 minute read

June 05, 2018

Associate Salary Increases: Don't Follow Milbank's Lead

Some firms may want to match Milbank's new salaries. Most should not.
8 minute read

June 06, 2018 | News

Your Law Firm is Paying You $190K Right Out of Law School. Now What?

Even as associate salaries climb, lawyers are seeing pensions shrink and the promises of partnership fade.
6 minute read

June 04, 2018 | News

Fewer Firms Expected to Follow Milbank's Associate Pay Boost

The pay increase could result in differentiation among law firms, observers say.
5 minute read