Top 30 Biglaw Firm Raises Associate Salaries For The Second Time This Week

PAUL HASTINGS — MEMO — 2022 SALARY INCREASE

As we indicated in our previous memorandum, we have seen unprecedented accomplishments and tireless work from you in support of our clients. In acknowledgement of this work and the ongoing dedication of you and your teams, we are pleased to announce increases to our associate salaries.

The full-time annualized pay scale for associates who are in good standing is listed below. The U.S. associate salary increases are retroactive to January 31, 2022 and will be reflected in the March 11, 2022 paycheck. The International associate salary increases are retroactive to February 1, 2022 and will be reflected in local currency in accordance with March month-end payroll.

Associate Salary Scale^[1]

Class Year	Salary
2014+	$415,000
2015	$400,000
2016	$370,000
2017	$345,000
2018	$295,000
2019	$250,000
2020	$225,000
2021	$215,000

Thank you again for your extraordinary contributions to the Firm, our clients and each other.

With our gratitude,

Erik Hyman and Melanie Rupert

Co-Chairs, Global Talent Development

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[1]Applies to U.S. and São Paulo offices.

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