{"id":100152,"date":"2025-01-13T11:02:35","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T19:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2025\/01\/13\/biglaw-associates-are-still-collecting-cash-because-bonus-season-isnt-over-yet\/"},"modified":"2025-01-13T11:02:35","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T19:02:35","slug":"biglaw-associates-are-still-collecting-cash-because-bonus-season-isnt-over-yet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2025\/01\/13\/biglaw-associates-are-still-collecting-cash-because-bonus-season-isnt-over-yet\/","title":{"rendered":"Biglaw Associates Are Still Collecting Cash Because Bonus Season Isn\u2019t Over Yet"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nDate Matched<\/strong>
\nMinimum Hours<\/strong>
\nPayout Date<\/strong>
\nMilbank<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2016: $115K \/ $25K
\nFIRST MOVER
November 11, 2024
\nNone
\nOn or before December 31, 2024
\nVartabedian Hester & Haynes<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K
Class of 2016: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 13, 2024
\n1800 hours
\nOn or before December 31, 2024
\nCravath<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 19, 2024
\nNone
\nDecember 13, 2024
\nPaul Hastings<\/a>
Class of 2023: $20K \/ $6K
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 20, 2024
\n2000 hours
\nFebruary 14, 2025
\nRopes & Gray<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2016+: $130K \/ $25K
\nNovember 20, 2024
\n1900 creditable hours (increased bonuses for associates who annualized above hourly target)
\nDecember 24, 2024
\nFried Frank<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 20, 2024
\n1850 hours for special bonus (including billable, pro bono, qualified nonbillable, and firm matter hours); associates eligible for \u201cpremium\u201d bonus ranging from $3K to $34.5K
\nOn or before December 31, 2024
\nMcDermott Will & Emery<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 20, 2024
\n2000 hours (merit bonuses available for eligible associates; \u201ctwo-thirds\u201d of associates will see bonuses above market)
\nDecember 27, 2024
\nCleary<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 21, 2024
\nNone
\nDecember 20, 2024
\nPaul Weiss<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 21, 2024
\nNone
\nDecember 20, 2024
\nDechert<\/a>
Class of 2023: $20K \/ $6K
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 21, 2024
\n1950 hours (client billable, pro bono, firm as client, maximum of 50 community hours); associates who exceeded hours expectations eligible to receive an \u201cextraordinary\u201d bonus (i.e., 2200 hours = addt\u2019l 30%; 2400+ hours = addt\u2019l 40%); \u201cenhanced\u201d bonuses up to 130% above market<\/a> available on top of \u201cextraordinary\u201d bonus for those with high billable hours
\nBy or before end of January 2025
\nO\u2019Melveny<\/a>
Class of 2024: $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 21, 2024
\nNone
\nUndisclosed
\nHolwell Shuster<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 21, 2024
\nNone
\nOn or before December 31, 2024
\nDavis Polk<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 22, 2024
\nNone
\nDecember 27, 2024
\nWeil Gotshal<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 22, 2024
\nNone
\nJanuary 31, 2025
\nWhite & Case<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 22, 2024
\nEligibility criteria detailed in separate memo
\nFebruary 14, 2025
\nSkadden<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K or $125K \/ $25K
\nNovember 22, 2024
\n1800 \u201cproductive hours\u201d (including unlimited pro bono time and up to 150 hours of productive non-billable work)
\nDecember 13, 2024
\nCadwalader<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2016: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 22, 2024
\nAdditional bonuses \u201cequal to 120% of [market bonuses]\u201d for high billers with 2200 hours or more
\nBy or before end of February 2025
\nProskauer<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2016: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 22, 2024
\nNone
\nOn or before December 24, 2024
\nSchulte Roth & Zabel<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 22, 2024
\n2000 hours; step-up bonuses from $3K to $51.75K for associates who have made \u201cextraordinary contributions\u201d to the firm)
\nJanuary 27, 2025
\nCovington<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 22, 2024
\n2000 hours; (associates will see a 10% bonus increase at 2200 hours, and another 10% bonus increase 2400 hours)
\nJanuary 2025
\nWillkie Farr<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 22, 2024
\nNone
\nDecember 31, 2024
\nAkin<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 22, 2024
\n1950 hours (including pro bono hours, general counsel hours, business development hours, and up to 100 hours of time spent on recruiting, diversity & inclusion, and\/or innovation activities); associates with \u201cexceptional\u201d performance will receive larger bonuses
\nFebruary 2025
\nSidley<\/a>
Class of 2023: $20K \/ $6K
Class of 2016: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 25, 2024
\n2000 hours required for base bonuses; associates with \u201chigher productivity and\/or exceptional performance\u201d will receive additional bonuses, up to \u201cmore than 50% above base bonus\u201d
\nPrior to December 31, 2024
\nBaker Botts<\/a>
Class of 2023: $20K \/ $6K
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 25, 2024
\n2000 hours (1800 client billable hours and 200 non-client billable hours, including pro bono, business development, etc.); \u201cenhanced\u201d bonuses available for \u201cexceptional\u201d performance; special bonuses reportedly require 2000 client billable hours<\/a> for eligibility
\nUndisclosed
\nA&O Shearman<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 25, 2024
\n2000 hours (including a minimum of 25 pro bono hours and up to 100 investment hours (e.g., DEI\/mental health; personal development\/training; community involvement; management & talent development; knowledge development; origination, client relationships, business development; and market innovation group))
\nJanuary 31, 2025
\nKatten Muchin<\/a>
Class of 2023: $20K \/ $6K
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 25, 2024
\n2000 hours (2100 hours for $22K-$126.5K; 2200 hours for $24K-$138K; 2300 hours for $26.5K-$149.5K; 2400 hours for $31K-$172.5K); additional \u201csuperstar\u201d bonuses available
\nFebruary 3, 2025
\nVinson & Elkins<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 25, 2024
\nBased on hours and good standing; \u201csupplemental bonuses\u201d available for associates who had an \u201cexemplary year\u201d
\nOn or about January 31, 2025
\nDebevoise<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 26, 2024
\nNone
\nUndisclosed
\nClifford Chance<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 26, 2024
\nNone (based on overall performance, quality of work, contributions to firm, teamwork, and pro bono)
\nJanuary 15, 2025
\nMayer Brown<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 26, 2024
\n2000 hours; associates eligible for addt\u2019l bonuses based on performance
\nFebruary 28, 2025
\nGibson Dunn<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 27, 2024
\nUndisclosed
\nUndisclosed
\nSeward & Kissel<\/a>
Class of 2023: $20K \/ $6K
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 27, 2024
\n2000 hours (1850 billable hours and 150 qualified non-billable hours); 2200 hours for special bonus (1850 billable hours and 150 qualified non-billable hours; associates who \u201csubstantially\u201d exceed the eligibility requirements for special bonuses may receive an \u201cincreased\u201d special bonus)
\nFirst quarter of 2025
\nFish & Richardson<\/a>
Entry-Level: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
A7: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 27, 2024
\n2100 hours (including up to 200 pro bono\/DEI\/pitch hours) or strongest reviews based on quality of work
\nDecember 26, 2024
\nMorgan Lewis<\/a>
Class of 2023: $20K \/ $6K
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nNovember 27, 2024
\n1900+ hours (20 of which must be pro bono hours)
\nJanuary 31, 2025
\nWilkinson Stekloff<\/a>
Class of 2024: $22.5K \/ $6K
Class of 2017: $172.5K \/ $25K
\nDecember 3, 2024
\nNone
\nBy December 13, 2024
\nNorton Rose Fulbright<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nDecember 3, 2024
\n1900 hours (including 50 FIT hours) for special bonus eligibility
\nJanuary 31, 2025
\nKramer Levin<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nDecember 4, 2024
\nEligible associates in good standing will receive bonuses
\nFebruary 14, 2025
\nCahill<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $7.5K (prorated)
Class of 2016: $115K \/ $40K
\nDecember 5, 2024
\nSelect associates in Classes of 2017-2020 who have demonstrated \u201cextraordinary\u201d performance eligible for a \u201csuper bonus\u201d up to $200K (based on performance and seniority) in lieu of special bonus
\nSecond half of January 2025
\nRoss Aronstam<\/a>
Class of 2022: $30K \/ $10K
Class of 2016: $115K \/ $25K
\nDecember 5, 2024
\nNone
\nDecember 15, 2024
\nAZA<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K
Class of 2021: $57.5K \/ $15K
\nDecember 6, 2024
\nNone (based on overall performance; bonuses for elder class years are individualized)
\nDecember 13, 2024
\nPerkins Coie<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K (prorated) \/ $6K
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nDecember 6, 2024
December 27, 2024 (special bonuses<\/a>)
\nUndisclosed; associates report no special bonuses are being awarded; firm reversed course on special bonuses after weeks had passed
\nUndisclosed
\nBoies Schiller Flexner<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nDecember 10, 2024
\n2000 hours for associates on the \u201cmarket\u201d system; 95% of associates received bonuses as high as, and in most cases higher than market system bonuses; several associates received bonuses of $300K+, while others received bonuses of $1M+
\nWeek of December 9, 2024
\nWinston & Strawn<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nDecember 10, 2024
\n2000 hours (additional bonus money for associates who \u201csubstantially exceed\u201d productivity goals); for special bonus, associates who meet or exceed their hours will receive 100%; associates who meet 75% or more of their hours will receive 75%; associates between 50-74% of their hours will receive 50%; associates who are under 50% of their hours will receive 0%
\nEnd of January 2025
\nSullvan & Cromwell<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nDecember 11, 2024
\nUndisclosed
\nDecember 23, 2024
\nFreshfields<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nDecember 11, 2024
\nUndisclosed
\nUndisclosed
\nLinklaters<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nDecember 12, 2024
\n1900 hours (including unlimited pro bono, up to 400 hours of marketing, and other work); special bonuses awarded to associates with \u201chigher productivity\u201d; the firm is reportedly requiring 1650 client billable hours for special bonus eligibility
\nDecember 31, 2024
\nPillsbury<\/a>
Fall Hires: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
SA 2\/Counsel: $115K \/ $25K
\nDecember 12, 2024
\n1700 client\/2000 creditable hours for base bonus; 1900 client\/2200 creditable hours for Super Bonus 1 ($20K-$25K, by class year); 2100 client\/2400 creditable hours for Super Bonus 2 ($30K all class years); market special bonuses not included
\nUndisclosed
\nSelendy Gay<\/a>
Class of 2024: $17.25K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $132.25K \/ $25K
\nDecember 12, 2024
\nNone (some associates will receive even more bonus money based on performance, hours, and firm citizenship; some associates received bonuses more than 50% above market)
\nDecember 13, 2024
\nAxinn<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nDecember 12, 2024
\n2000 hours; \u201cextraordinary\u201d bonuses available to associates who surpassed their billable hours threshold
\nBy December 20, 2024
\nGjerset & Lorenz<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K
Class of 2017: $115K
\nDecember 12, 2024
\n1900 hours for base bonus; 2000 hours for $20K-$130K bonus; 2100 hours for $28K-$150K bonus; 2200 hours for $35K-$165K bonus; maximum potential bonuses of $55K-$330K; additional bonuses to be paid out over the next four quarters, with the first installment on March 31, 2025
\nUndisclosed
\nElsberg Baker & Maruri<\/a>
Class of 2024: $26.25K \/ $6K
Class of 2017+: $201.25K \/ $25K
\nDecember 12, 2024
\nUndisclosed
\nUndisclosed
\nRolnick Kramer Sadighi<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nDecember 12, 2024
\nUndisclosed; the firm reportedly awarded bonuses ranging up to 150% over the prevailing market rate to associates
\nUndisclosed
\nBursor & Fisher<\/a>
Class of 2023: $50K+
Class of 2020+: $400K+
\nDecember 12, 2024
\nUndisclosed; bonuses are based on business origination and revenue; highest bonus awarded was $725K
\nUndisclosed
\nCohen Ziffer<\/a>
Class of 2023: $20K
Class of 2017+: $115K
\nDecember 13, 2024
\nUndisclosed; \u201cin exceptional circumstances,\u201d associates may receive higher bonuses \u201cbased on individual performance\u201d
\nDecember 13, 2024
\nQuinn Emanuel<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nDecember 13, 2024
\n2000-2099 hours for $10K-$76.6K; 2100-2399 hours for base bonus; 2400-2699 hours for $18K-$138K; 2700+ hours for $20.25K-$155.25K
\nWeek of December 16, 2024
\nMcKool Smith<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K
\nDecember 13, 2024
\nUndisclosed; high billers will receive additional bonus money, with some exceeding the Milbank scale by more than 35%; firm previously awarded summer bonuses based on hours (1900 hours for $2.5K; 1900-2199 hours for $7.5K; 2200-2299 hours for $10K; 2300-2399 hours for $15K; 2400-2599 hours for $20K; 2600+ hours for $30K)
\nUndisclosed
\nSusman Godfrey<\/a>
Class of 2022: $110K (median)
Class of 2015: $260K (median)
\nDecember 17, 2024
\nNone
\nUndisclosed
\nYetter Coleman<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nDecember 17, 2024
\nUndisclosed; \u201coutstanding\u201d performances will be rewarded with \u201ceven higher\u201d bonus amounts
\nDecember 20, 2024
\nHogan Lovells<\/a>
Class of 2023: $20K \/ $6K
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nDecember 17, 2024
December 29, 2024 (special bonuses<\/a>)
\n2000 hours (including up to 150 pro bono hours until associates meet 1850 hours, then unlimited pro bono hours, and including up to 50 D&I hours, if they have billed at least 1800 hours); additional bonuses available for those who exceed hours minimums; associates report no special bonuses are being awarded; firm reversed course on special bonuses after weeks had passed
\nEnd of December 2024 for year-end bonuses; end of February 2025 for special bonuses
\nOrrick<\/a>
Associate Year 1: $20K \/ $6K
Senior Associate Year 2+: $115K \/ $25K
\nDecember 18, 2024
\nUndisclosed
\nDecember 31, 2024 (special bonuses); Mid-February 2025 (merit bonuses)
\nHueston Hennigan<\/a>
Class of 2023: $20K \/ $6K
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nDecember 18, 2024
\nBased on class year, hours, and good standing; all bonus-eligible associates reportedly received above-market bonuses (with some receiving two or more times the market bonus for their class)
\nUndisclosed
\nSheppard Mullin<\/a>
Level A1: $20K \/ $6K
Level C2: $115K \/ $25K
\nDecember 19, 2024
\n2000 hours for base bonus and special bonus (1950 hours for $10K-$57.5K; 2200 hours for $22K-$126.5K; 2400 hours for $$24K-$138K)
\nJanuary 17, 2025
\nIrell<\/a>
New Associate: $45K (prorated)
7th Year (Class of 2017+): $175K
\nDecember 19, 2024
\nUndisclosed; further supplemental bonuses to be awarded in April or May 2025
\nUndisclosed
\nChoate Hall & Stewart<\/a>
PA & SS: $6K
Class of 2024: $6K (prorated)
Class of 2016+: $25K
\nDecember 19, 2024
\nUndisclosed; \u201ccustomary annual market bonuses\u201d to be announced in March 2025
\nMarch 2025
\nMorrison & Foerster<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nDecember 20, 2024
\nUndisclosed; high hours bonus of 10\/20\/40% of base by class year ($16.5K (prorated) to $161K) and merit incentive bonus of 10\/20% of base + high hours by class year ($16.5K (prorated) to $192.2K) also available; potential bonus total by class year of $21K to $218.2K
\nUndisclosed
\nArnold & Porter Kaye Scholer<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nDecember 20, 2024
\n2000 hours for base bonus (1800 of which must be client billable); 2200 hours for special bonus (2000 of which must be client billable); enhanced bonuses available based on hours (2400-2499 hours (2200 must be billable) for 10% of year-end bonus; 2500-2599 hours (2300 must be billable) for 15% of year-end bonus; 2600+ hours (2400 must be billable) for 20% of year-end bonus)
\nJanuary 31, 2025
\nAlston & Bird<\/a>
Class of 2024: $15K \/ $6K (prorated)
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nDecember 23, 2024
\n2000 hours for base bonus and special bonus
\nUndisclosed
\nDLA Piper<\/a>
Class of 2023: $20K \/ $6K
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nDecember 23, 2024
\nBonus eligibility based on seniority, performance rating, productivity (the firm has a 2000-hour billable goal), compliance with firm policies, and good standing status; 2000 hours for special bonus; enhanced bonuses available for those with performance ratings of four or five, as well as associates who billed more than 2000 hours (additional bonus increases for each 100 billable hour threshold they meet, up to 2700 hours)
\nDecember 27, 2024 and February 7, 2025
\nPerry Law<\/a>
Class of 2023: $25K
Class of 2017+: $120K
\nDecember 23, 2024
\nThe firm is awarding bonuses that \u201csignificantly exceed the Cravath\/Milbank rate (including special bonuses)\u201d; in 2023, the firm paid $5K more than market for each class year
\nBy or before the end of December 2024
\nMassumi + Consoli<\/a>
Class of 2024: $2.5K \/ $1.5K
Class of 2016: $115K \/ $25K
\nDecember 24, 2024
\n1900 hours (bonuses may be further adjusted based on billable hours, performance reviews, and extraordinary contributions to the firm)
\nLast payroll of December 2024
\nHolland & Knight<\/a>
Level 0: $15K \/ $6K (major market)
Level 7+: $115K \/ $25K (market market)
Level 0: $10K \/ $4.5K (regional market)
Level 7+: $80K \/ $16.7K (regional market)
\nDecember 27, 2024
\n2000 hours; major market offices: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Century City, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Newport Beach, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Stamford, Tysons, Washington, D.C., and West Palm Beach; regional market offices: Birmingham, Chattanooga, Jacksonville, Nashville, Orlando, Portland, Richmond, Tallahassee, and Tampa; additional bonuses awarded to associates whose performance was \u201cexceptional\u201d (based on billable hours and\/or originations); those who came close to target hours threshold will be considered for partial bonuses
\nFirst quarter of 2025
\nGoodwin Procter<\/a>
Class of 2023: $20K \/ $6K
Class of 2017+: $115K \/ $25K
\nJanuary 9, 2025
\n1950 hours (including pro bono hours and up to 100 hours of culture & innovation hours (i.e., marketing activities, knowledge management, business unit and legal practice area initiatives, diversity initiatives, training, and participation on firm committees))
\nJanuary 24, 2025
\nWilson Sonsini<\/a>
Class of 2023: $20K \/ $6K
Class of 2016+: $115K \/ $25K
\nJanuary 10, 2025
\n1950 hours to qualify for year-end bonus (first 40 hours of vacation time included as billable time); 2000 hours to qualify for special bonus
\nJanuary 31, 2025 (year-end bonuses); March 31, 2025 (special bonuses)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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