Compensation

Salaries for lateral associates are commensurate with experience. Starting salaries for first year associates vary by office location. Compensation increases for attorneys are merit-based, according to a combination of key factors including:

• quality of work
• billable hours
• pro bono activities
• recruitment activities
• firm committee participation
• business development efforts

For first-year associates, the firm pays all fees for:

• bar review courses
• summer stipend during study for bar exams
• bar association dues and licensing fees