PAUL WEISS RIFKIND WHARTON & GARRISON — MEMORANDUM — 2015 BONUSES
December 7, 2015
To: All Associates and Counsel
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Subject: 2015 Bonuses
From: Brad S. Karp
Thank you for your extraordinary work and dedication this year on behalf of our clients. Below is our schedule of 2015 associate bonuses by class.
Class Year Bonus
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2015 $15,000 (prorated)
2014 $15,000
2013 $25,000
2012 $50,000
2011 $65,000
2010 $80,000
2009 $90,000
2008 $100,000
2007 and senior $100,000
Counsel bonuses will be announced separately. All bonuses will be paid on December 18th.
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.
B.S.K.
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