Associate Bonus Watch: Paul Weiss Lawyers Don't Think Bonus Is So Nice(Plus Bonus News From Bracewell & Giuliani)

Paul Weiss is looking hot, hot, hot these days, but were their bonuses just as sexy? No, and associates are mad.

PAUL WEISS — MEMORANDUM — 2013 ASSOCIATE BONUSES

Thank you again for your hard work, dedication and extraordinary efforts this year on behalf of our clients. Below is a schedule of 2013 associate bonuses by class.

Class Year Bonus
2013 $10,000 (prorated)
2012 $10,000
2011 $14,000
2010 $20,000
2009 $27,000
2008 $34,000
2007 $40,000
2006 $50,000
2005 and senior $60,000

Bonuses will be prorated for those who worked less than a full year or less than a full-time schedule. Counsel bonuses will be announced separately. All bonuses will be paid on December 20th.

On behalf of my partners, please accept my sincere gratitude for all you do to make our firm so wonderful. I wish you and your families happy, healthy and joyous holidays.

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B.S.K.


BRACEWELL & GIULIANI — MEMORANDUM — 2013 BONUNSES

All –

The Management Committee is pleased to announce the following bonuses for each associate class in New York as follows:

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Class of 2013 – $10,000 (pro-rated)
Class of 2012 – $10,000
Class of 2011 – $14,000
Class of 2010 – $20,000
Class of 2009 – $27,000
Class of 2008 – $34,000
Class of 2007 – $40,000
Class of 2006 – $50,000
Class of 2005+ – $60,000

As in years past, bonuses will be paid in February to all New York office associates in good standing who are employed by the firm as of February 15, 2014. Lateral associates who joined us during the year will receive the full bonus for their class. Bonuses for project attorneys and any other specialized attorneys will be determined on an individual basis.

Thank you for all your hard work and the great service you have provided our clients during the year.

On behalf of Mark Evans, the Management Committee and all of our partners, we wish you a Happy & Healthy Holiday Season.

Dan

Earlier: Associate Bonus Watch: Paul Weiss Matches Cravath
Associate Bonus Watch: A Few More Updates (Bracewell & Giuliani)


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