Okay, Sutherland, you waited until the last minute, but at least you have a sense of humor. Managing Partner Mark D. Wasserman just sent associates an email that starts like this:
I know everyone is happy that this is not my July 4th email (that is coming later) or a reminder to get time in by today’s deadline (but PLEASE be sure you do).
That’s right, because it’s raise time, b*tches.
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Associates in all offices except Atlanta will be moved to the $180,000 scale. Though it isn’t a pure lockstep move, senior associates at the top end of the firm’s range will have a base salary of $315,000 (same top as the Cravath scale). Atlanta associates will be paid between $155,000 and $240,000, depending on seniority.
The individual emails to associates let them know their salaries will be distributed later this month, BUT the raises will be retroactive to July 1.
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Read the full email from the firm on the next page.
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