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Associate Bonus Watch: Yet Another Firm Matches Cravath

Which Biglaw firm is showering its associates with fat stacks of cash this time?

Another day, another Cravath match.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher announced its 2015 bonus scale last night, and it’s the same as every other Biglaw firm that has already showered associates with bonus news. “Unsurprising,” said a source.

Although the firm isn’t doing anything special for high-performing associates — like Skadden, Ropes & Gray, and Fried Frank — it is doing something special for its U.S. associates outside of New York. Willkie Farr’s associates in Washington, D.C., and Houston, Texas, will also be receiving New York-level bonuses, which is very nice. It’s also worth noting that all of the firm’s more-senior associates (read: classes of 2008 and beyond) will receive the top bonus amount available, without any other discretionary funds added on top. Here’s the memo:

Willkie Farr associates will have a wonderful payday next Friday to put them in the holiday spirit. We know some of you were probably hoping for more, but make sure you enjoy that wad of cash — others in the legal profession must be very, very jealous.

Once again, if your firm has announced its 2015 bonuses, please email us or text us (646-820-8477). We look forward to keeping you informed this bonus season.