Associate Bonus Watch: WilmerHale in Washington
Yesterday the D.C. office of WilmerHale made its bonus announcement. Here's a summary from a source at the firm:
The bonus memo came out today. Yay! Salaries are the same. For the class of 2006, the hours guideline for bonuses is:Hours Bonus
1,850 $15,000
2,000 $35,000
2,200 $40,000
2,400 $45,000Management gave the caveat that bonuses were awarded for 1,850 hours only in some cases, basically for practices that were slow in which 2,000 hours could not be billed. The firm repeated that it expects lawyers to bill 2,000 hours per year (including pro bono).
If you have info on other classes, feel free to send it our way by email.
Update: A second source confirms the numbers above for first-year associates, and adds: "This was conveyed in personal letters stating our salary and bonus levels. New associates who started in the fall received prorated bonuses."

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what's a "layer"? Is that like a lawyer?
who wrote this email? Elle Woods?
If you billed 2400 hours you are either"
(a) single and fat
(b) single and fugly
(c) married and hate your spouse
(d) a liar
Did Wilmer pay any bonus to Class 2007 associates?
Ooo OOO I sorta think that billing 1850 on top of 2000 just to get 15000 dollars seems like a lot of work. Anyone? HOLLA?! And what's "prob ono?" It's like, "oh crap, we've got a problem: call in the layers!!!" Dureing OCI, I didn't interview with Wilmerhale, but I heard that everyone there owns a boat, except for maybe the copy people. can't wait until I AM a summer associate; we'll roll, my pals!
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>what's a "layer"? Is that like a lawyer?
Yes, except with bricks.
Wow, I know reader comments are supposed to be dumb, but this is taking it to a new level.
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So, above 2,200, an extra 200 hours, i.e. a solid month's work, gets you $5,000 before taxes? Lame.
Wasn't this the firm that said they were donating money to charity in lieu of bonuses? Or am I thinking of something else?
So, above 2,200, an extra 200 hours, i.e. a solid month's work, gets you $5,000 before taxes? Lame.
So, above 2,200, an extra 200 hours, i.e. a solid month's work, gets you $5,000 before taxes? Lame.
So, above 2,200, an extra 200 hours, i.e. a solid month's work, gets you $5,000 before taxes? Lame.
Class of 2007 got a bonus that was a pro rated portion of $35,000.
SocGen to 190K.
Hey 230, 233, 236, and 239: Your point is a decent one, but it's not so brilliant that you need to hit post four times just to be absolutely sure that we all have an opportunity to benefit from it. Chill, tool: one click does it.
Wilmer Hale. Isn't he the guy on Harold and Maude that the one armed major keep saluting to? GO WH!
What about Wilmer Boston?
Hey 244 - So, above 2,200, an extra 200 hours, i.e. a solid month's work, gets you $5,000 before taxes? Lame.
Wilmer Valderama to 190!!!
Does anybody -- anybody!!! -- know how much extra money you get at Wilmer if you bill an extra 200 hours above 2,200????? Help!!
Do all firms pro-rate the 35 to those who just joined? That seems like the only news here.
Hey 230, 233, 236, and 239: Your point is a decent one, but it's not so brilliant that you need to hit post four times just to be absolutely sure that we all have an opportunity to benefit from it. Chill, tool: one click does it.
Hey 230, 233, 236, and 239: Your point is a decent one, but it's not so brilliant that you need to hit post four times just to be absolutely sure that we all have an opportunity to benefit from it. Chill, tool: one click does it.
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Sorry for the four posts. LAT's server sucks and the post crashed four times. I didn't even realize it posted once until I checked back an hour later.
They expect 2000 hours per year? Wow, that's pretty sweatshop like. I thought avg was like 1600.
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Sorry for the four posts. LAT's server sucks and the post crashed four times. I didn't even realize it posted once until I checked back an hour later.
Sorry for the four posts. LAT's server sucks and the post crashed four times. I didn't even realize it posted once until I checked back an hour later.
Hey 230, 233, 236, and 239: Your point is a decent one, but it's not so brilliant that you need to hit post four times just to be absolutely sure that we all have an opportunity to benefit from it. Chill, tool: one click does it.
Hey 230, 233, 236, and 239: Your point is a decent one, but it's not so brilliant that you need to hit post four times just to be absolutely sure that we all have an opportunity to benefit from it. Chill, tool: one click does it.
Hey 230, 233, 236, and 239: Your point is a decent one, but it's not so brilliant that you need to hit post four times just to be absolutely sure that we all have an opportunity to benefit from it. Chill, tool: one click does it.
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Hey 230, 233, 236, and 239: Your point is a decent one, but it's not so brilliant that you need to hit post four times just to be absolutely sure that we all have an opportunity to benefit from it. Chill, tool: one click does it.
Hey 230, 233, 236, and 239: Your point is a decent one, but it's not so brilliant that you need to hit post four times just to be absolutely sure that we all have an opportunity to benefit from it. Chill, tool: one click does it.
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Hey 230, 233, 236, and 239: Your point is a decent one, but it's not so brilliant that you need to hit post four times just to be absolutely sure that we all have an opportunity to benefit from it. Chill, tool: one click does it.
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Hey 244, 328, 330, 354, 355, 355(2), 356, and 356(2): Your response is a decent one, but it's not so brilliant that you need to hit post eight times just to be absolutely sure that we all have an opportunity to benefit from it. Chill, tool: one click does it.
it's easy to post once
it's also easy to post twice
it's also easy to post twice
but you chimps who post the same crap 5 times are retarded. servers be damned, it's just not that complicated.
Hey 244, 328, 330, 354, 355, 355(2), 356, and 356(2): Your response is a decent one, but it's not so brilliant that you need to hit post eight times just to be absolutely sure that we all have an opportunity to benefit from it. Chill, tool: one click does it.
Hey 244, 328, 330, 354, 355, 355(2), 356, and 356(2): Your response is a decent one, but it's not so brilliant that you need to hit post eight times just to be absolutely sure that we all have an opportunity to benefit from it. Chill, tool: one click does it.
Hey 244, 328, 330, 354, 355, 355(2), 356, and 356(2): Your response is a decent one, but it's not so brilliant that you need to hit post eight times just to be absolutely sure that we all have an opportunity to benefit from it. Chill, tool: one click does it.
the servers are double-fucked today. I posted at 5:13 ONCE, and did not hit refresh or back or even remain on the site, and then my post appeared three more times an hour later (when I wasn't on the site at all). I'm familiar with the usual bs here, but this is a brand new glitch.
but you chimps who post the same crap 5 times are retarded. servers be damned, it's just not that complicated.
but you chimps who post the same crap 5 times are retarded. servers be damned, it's just not that complicated.
but you chimps who post the same crap 5 times are retarded. servers be damned, it's just not that complicated.
but you chimps who post the same crap 5 times are retarded. servers be damned, it's just not that complicated.
but you chimps who post the same crap 5 times are retarded. servers be damned, it's just not that complicated.
So, above 2,200, an extra 200 hours, i.e. a solid month's work, gets you $5,000 before taxes? Lame.
How does this compare to bonuses at Jones Day DC?
Wilmer needs to raise base salary to $180K to match Williams and Connoly and lead the DC market. That said, their bonus was decent.
Anyone know if working just over 2000 hours is considered good career-wise, or do they really expect more?
Also, LAT, please clean up this wall and delete all the stupid multiple postings. You may want to put in a piece of software that doesnt let an identical item get posted from the same IP address.
9:43: JD DC did NOT give out any bonuses. I'm sure associates' resumes are zipping around Washington looking for a firm that has a real compensation system.
LAT -- Post about JD DC already!
Any news on Wilmer Boston?????????????