The salary wars may have started in Biglaw, but it’s the boutiques that have been doing all the talking. Elite litigation shops continue to roll out Milbank matches at a steady clip, while many of the industry’s largest firms remain conspicuously silent, leaving associates to wonder just how long they’ll have to wait. At this point, the boutiques are setting the pace while Biglaw watches from the sidelines.
This past Friday, Delaware-based corporate litigation boutique Abrams & Bayliss announced that it will match the new Milbank scale. In a memo announcing the raises, the firm’s partners thanked associates for their “continued dedication” and “extraordinary work.” Summer associates will also be sharing in the wealth.
Here’s a look at the firm’s updated salary scale:
Congratulations to everyone at Abrams & Bayliss!
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