SKADDEN ARPS SLATE MEAGHER & FLOM — MEMORANDUM — 2012 ASSOCIATE BONUSES
TO: Associates Class of [X]
FROM: Eric Friedman
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Re: 2012 Associate Bonuses
We are pleased to announce that we will be paying a discretionary bonus on December 21st. The discretionary bonus is an indication of our appreciation for your hard work and dedication to the Firm and our clients.
Accordingly, associates in the class of [X] will be paid a year-end bonus of [Y]*. As in the past, bonuses will be to paid to associates in good standing who have been reasonably busy over the course of the year. Payment will only be made to associates employed by the Firm on December 21st.
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*If applicable, bonus amount will be prorated based on start dates and status changes.
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