Akin Gump Is Second Big Texas Firm to Hike Associate Pay
The firm joined Vinson & Elkins in matching the new top-of-the-market salaries emanating from New York.
June 22, 2018 at 03:52 PM
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Credit: Rrraum/Shutterstock.com matching Vinson & Elkins scale set earlier this month by Cravath, Swaine & Moore. joined a parade of major firms Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy announcing a $190,000 starting salary - 2017 Associates $180,000 $190,000
- 2016 Associates $190,000 $200,000
- 2015 Associates $210,000 $220,000
- 2014 Associates $235,000 $255,000
- 2013 Associates $260,000 $280,000
- 2012 Counsel $280,000 $305,000
- 2011 Counsel $300,000 $325,000
- 2010 Counsel $315,000 $340,000
- Class of 2017 $5,000
- Class of 2016 $7,500
- Class of 2015 $10,000
- Class of 2014 $15,000
- Class of 2013 $20,000
- Class of 2012+ $25,000
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