Why Milbank Decided To Rewrite The Biglaw Salary Scale Instead Of Writing A Bonus Check

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Milbank’s decision to raise salaries as opposed to giving another bonus has a far bigger impact because it impacts so many associates over the long run. The bonus is really, theoretically, meant for exceptional years—this is going to be more impactful than any bonus would have been.

— Stephanie Biderman, an associate recruiter for Major Lindsey & Africa, in comments given to the American Lawyer, concerning the impact of Milbank’s decision to raise associate salaries, rather than hand out a one-time special bonus. Milbank’s raise was quickly adopted by McDermott, Hueston Hennigan, VKHH, Quinn Emanuel, and Katten.

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