Will firms match Wilkie or DWP on spring bonuses?

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Yes, those that can afford it, will. This is how it always goes. Everyone is working insane hours already. We may see some firms finally give up though and not match, causing lateral concentration at higher tiers.

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Fenwick matched DPW

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This match is huge for the rest of the cravath firms!

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Long string on this yesterday. Be careful what you wish for.

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That’s true. You ultimately decide what makes you happy and represents the best return for your labors. And if you’re in NY that’s an entirely different ballgame. Why you would do that is beyond me but Godspeed to all of you NY lawyers.

I’ve been a V25 partner for decades. I know a lot of biglaw partners have had multiple heart attacks and multiple wives. I worry about that for my younger colleagues. I certainly didn’t want that for me, and don’t want it die them. It is a choice. All I’m saying is make your choices with your eyes wide open. And having chosen, don’t complain about the resulting suffering.

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I bill over 2400 a year and I'm totally fine getting that money.

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Bless your heart A5. Just keep telling yourself that.

I can’t believe firms will just toss you an additional 50K and expect nothing in return

They expect you to stay in return 😂

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Yup. Or expect an associate exodus.

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