As Big Law Firms Mull Matching Milbank, Elite Boutiques Rush to Bump Associate Pay by RG | Jun 10, 2026 | Law.com More than half a dozen boutique and midsize law firms have chosen to match or exceed Milbank’s 2026 associate salary raises. More than half a dozen boutique and midsize law firms have chosen to match or exceed Milbank’s 2026 associate salary raises.