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Another Boutique Proves It Has What It Takes To Be A MoneyLaw Firm

A D.C.-based litigation boutique has come to play.

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hand holding stack of 100 dollar billsThe D.C. litigation boutique of Robbins, Russell, Englert, Orseck, Untereiner & Sauber LLP has come to play. The firm announced this afternoon they are increasing associate compensation, matching the Cravath scale for all associates.

The firm is noted for its trial and appellate work, and proves what we here at Above the Law have been saying since the salary grid was announced last week — the ability to pay associates this new market salary has nothing to do with a firm’s headcount. Indeed, the very first firm we reported as matching the Cravath scale was a boutique, Hueston Hennigan, who made the move the very same day.

The raises range from $20K-$35K, depending on class year, and are effective July 1. Here’s the memo from partner Jennifer S. Windom:

Robbins Russell

We are covering this story as market conditions develop, so please drop us a line — text (646-820-8477) or email (subject line: “[Firm Name] Matches Cravath”) — when you know of another firm making a compensation move. Please include the memo if available. You can take a photo of the memo and send it via text or email if you don’t want to forward the original PDF or Word file. All sources are kept strictly confidential.

Kathryn Rubino is an editor at Above the Law. Feel free to email her with any tips, questions, or comments and follow her on Twitter (@Kathryn1).

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