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I’ve heard 750 at an equivalent firm
Milbank is around 450K apprently for Special Counsel
I think it starts there. I heard of counsel at Milbank around 700k as well.
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QE started at $50k on top of the last Cravath level I am told
Depends on if you lateraled or got promoted from associate. At LW, you just get a $15k bump in base for your first year after promotion, and $10k bump each year after that if you’re in good standing. They also get any general market base raises that senior associates get. Laterals can negotiate their comp, and even guaranteed partnership after a short run—case by case. Bonuses don’t vary much from associate bonuses, but generally I think easier to get to higher payouts for additional hours billed.
Can be significantly higher depending on market conditions and practice, and promotion guarantees are possible. LW is very cheap once they have you, but they have enough war chest to compete in acquiring you.
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Actually does anyone know what the Cravath counsel pay is?