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Associate Bonus Watch: No Billable Hours Requirement Still Equals High Bonuses At This Firm

A law firm finally decided to come out of hiding to announce its year-end bonuses.

CADWALADER WICKERSHAM & TAFT — 2014 BONUSES

On behalf of the Partners, I am pleased to announce that annual bonuses for qualified Counsel, Special Counsel and Associates in our domestic offices will be as follows:

Class of 2014: $15,000 (pro-rated)
Class of 2013: $15,000
Class of 2012: $25,000
Class of 2011: $40,000
Class of 2010: $55,000
Class of 2009: $70,000
Class of 2008: $85,000
Class of 2007: $100,000
Class of 2006 and senior: $100,000

Attorneys who were with the Firm for only part of the year or worked part-time will be eligible for a pro-rated bonus. Bonuses for Senior Attorneys will be determined on an individual basis and communicated separately. Bonuses will be paid in the second pay period in February 2015.

On behalf of the Partners, I thank you for your many contributions to the Firm and our clients, and I wish you and your families a very Happy Holiday Season.

Pat Quinn

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