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Biglaw Firm Goes Over The Top On Bonuses For High Billers

Happy news for big billers at this firm.

SHEPPARD MULLIN — MEMO — 2022 YEAR-END BONUSES

To All US Associates:

We are pleased to announce the below Associate bonus scale for the 2021-22 measuring period.  The bonuses will be paid on January 20, 2023 to qualifying Associates working at the Firm.

We will also award discretionary bonuses to recognize Associates who have originated new clients and new matters and who have demonstrated extraordinary effort on behalf of the Firm and our clients.  As a reminder, discretionary bonus and promotion decisions will be communicated during annual evaluation meetings beginning the week of December 12.

Thank you for your outstanding efforts to provide superior cost-effective solutions for our clients.  I look forward to meeting with you in January and February when we present the State of the Firm.  Your contributions continue to be critical to our success.

Best wishes for the season and for a healthy and prosperous 2023.

2021-2022 Measuring Period Hours Bonuses
1,900 1,950 2,000 2,200 2,400
A1      10,000      15,000       20,000         22,000          24,000
A2      15,000      22,500       30,000         33,000          36,000
A3      28,750      43,125       57,500         63,250          69,000
M1      37,500      56,250       75,000         82,500          90,000
M2      45,000      67,500       90,000         99,000       108,000
M3      52,500      78,750     105,000       115,500       126,000
C1      57,500      86,250     115,000       126,500       138,000
C2      57,500      86,250     115,000       126,500       138,000

Luca

Lucantonio Salvi | Chair


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