Skaddenfreude: Special Bonuses for D.C. Lateral Candidates?

Here’s an interesting rumor that’s making the rounds:

I have heard through the grapevine that some large law firm(s) [possibly Hogan Hartson] in Washington are desparately in need of corporate associates — from junior associates on up. Apparently the idea is to offer around $30,000 as a bonus to lateral. This shows the real need for corporate lawyers in the capital, especially since the latest wave of raises makes DC associates $15,000 poorer than their New York-based colleagues (or DC-based associates who work for New York-based firms). Lots of work in the corporate departments right now.

Can anyone confirm?

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