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TO: |
All U.S. Associates |
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FROM: |
The Management Committee |
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RE: |
Special Bonuses |
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DATE: |
March 29, 2021 |
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We and the rest of the partnership are grateful for your ongoing dedication and performance, which continues to enable us to provide our clients with the highest quality of professional service and contribute to the firm’s success. Your efforts throughout the continued challenges of the past year are an outstanding example of our commitment to teamwork, collaboration and superior client service.
To reflect your exceptional work during this challenging and busy period, we are pleased to announce special bonus payments to U.S. associates who remain in good standing and are employed with the firm on the date of each payout. Bonuses will be paid in June and November of 2021, by class year as follows, and are subject to applicable prorations for start dates, leaves, and reduced work schedules:
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Class Year |
June 2021 |
November 2021 |
Total Bonus Potential |
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2020 |
$4,500 |
$7,500 |
$12,000 |
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2019 |
$6,000 |
$10,000 |
$16,000 |
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2018 |
$12,000 |
$20,000 |
$32,000 |
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2017 |
$16,500 |
$27,500 |
$44,000 |
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2016 |
$19,500 |
$32,500 |
$52,000 |
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2015 |
$22,200 |
$37,000 |
$59,200 |
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2014+ |
$24,000 |
$40,000 |
$64,000 |
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These special bonus payments will not impact our usual year-end bonus process.
Special bonuses to be awarded to associates outside the U.S., as well as to counsel, will be communicated separately.
Once again, we thank you for your contributions to making Sidley an extraordinary place to practice law.