Skaddenfreude: Kelley Drye Leaves the List of Shame

The LIST OF SHAME has been whittled down to thirteen firms (ranked by Vault 100 placement; AmLaw 100 placement indicated parenthetically):
43. Baker & McKenzie (3)
50. Fulbright & Jaworski (36)
58. Vinson & Elkins (39)
70. Hunton & Williams (43)
75. Nixon Peabody (64)
77. Bryan Cave (56)
82. Reed Smith (33)
83. Dorsey & Whitney (68)
86. McGuireWoods (65)
90. Baker & Hostetler (73)
92. Mintz Levin (91)
95. Dickstein Shapiro (80)
100. Seyfarth Shaw (66)
The latest departure from the list: Kelley Drye & Warren. Their pay raise, which will be reflected in the March 15 paychecks, is retroactive to January 1. Bonuses for 2006 will be paid on February 28 (which strikes us as late; but better late than never).
The complete KDW announcement email appears after the jump.


KELLEY DRYE & WARREN LLP
—–Original Message—–
From: Kirk, James
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 6:00 PM
To: !All Attorneys
Cc: McEneny, Molly; Sechler, Kirsten; Gralow, Suzanne K.; Kirk, James
Subject: Associate Compensation
The Executive Committee has approved increases to our associate compensation structure in all offices, consistent with recently announced associate salary increases in local markets. Adjustments will be discussed individually during annual reviews. The Firm will pay 2006 bonuses on February 28. Salary increases, including the market adjustments, will be paid on March 15, retroactive to January 1, 2007.

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