DEBEVOISE & PLIMPTON — MEMO — 2021 BONUS ANNOUNCEMENT
We are pleased to announce that the standard year-end bonus schedule this year for U.S.-based associates in good standing, payable by year end, is by class year as outlined below. In addition, in recognition of your extraordinary efforts during another challenging year, the firm will award one-time special bonuses, in the amounts listed below, to US-based associates in good standing in the classes of 2020 and more senior.
| Year-end bonus | Special bonus | |
| 2021 | $15,000 (pro rated) | n/a |
| 2020 | $20,000 | $4,000 |
| 2019 | $30,000 | $6,000 |
| 2018 | $57,500 | $11,500 |
| 2017 | $75,000 | $15,000 |
| 2016 | $90,000 | $18,000 |
| 2015 | $105,000 | $21,000 |
| 2014 and senior | $115,000 | $23,000 |
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The usual pro rations apply to part-time arrangements and lengths of service of less than the entire year.
This has been another year of extraordinary challenges. Despite those challenges, you have unfailingly met the needs of our clients at the highest level, while also providing invaluable support to your colleagues.
On behalf of all the partners, thank you and best wishes for an enjoyable holiday season.
Michael
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