VINSON & ELKINS — MEMO — 2022 YEAR–END BONUSES
As we come to the end of another strong year, we are pleased to announce that the Firm will again be awarding market bonuses to qualifying Associates for 2022 performance. Your hard work and commitment to our clients and to one another is a key part of Vinson & Elkins’ success, and we are appreciative of all that you do. In addition to the amounts listed below, consistent with past practice, the Firm expects to pay supplemental bonuses to Associates who had an exceptional year.
The base market bonuses for qualifying Associates in all of the Vinson & Elkins offices will be as follows:
| Class Year | 2022 Base Market Bonus |
| 2022 | $15,000 (prorated) |
| 2021 | $ 20,000 |
| 2020 | $ 30,000 |
| 2019 | $ 57,500 |
| 2018 | $ 75,000 |
| 2017 | $ 90,000 |
| 2016 | $105,000 |
| 2015+ | $115,000 |
| All bonus amounts (including our above-market supplemental bonuses) will be paid consistent with the Firm’s Associate Bonus Plan. Associates must be in good standing and employed by the Firm on the date of payment to receive bonuses. Bonus amounts will be included in the January 31, 2023 payroll run. | |
Supplemental bonus amounts for Associates and bonuses for Counsel will be determined on an individual basis with input from Practice Group Leaders and Talent Leads and will be communicated before the end of January.
We continue to be excited about future growth and opportunities for Vinson & Elkins and for you, and we look forward to seeing you in 2023.
Keith, Jim, Michael, Hilary
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