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Paul Hastings is described as one of the most innovative law firms in the world. But innovation isn’t enough — it takes a certain je ne sais quoi for firms to stay in the public eye. And that thing is money. Here’s their new bonus announcement.
Unsurprisingly, the firm has matched Cravath’s year-end bonus and Davis Polk’s new special bonus.
| Class Year | Year-End Bonus (USD) |
| 2014+ | $115,000 |
| 2015 | $105,000 |
| 2016 | $90,000 |
| 2017 | $75,000 |
| 2018 | $57,500 |
| 2019 | $30,000 |
| 2020 | $20,000 |
| Class Year | Special One-Time Bonus (USD) |
| 2014+ | $23,000 |
| 2015 | $21,000 |
| 2016 | $18,000 |
| 2017 | $15,000 |
| 2018 | $11,500 |
| 2019 | $6,000 |
| 2020 | $4,000 |
A microwave and water cooler are always welcome accommodations at a job that make working there a little easier. Lawyers working for Paul Hastings will be able to buy a couple of either of those once the bonus hits their accounts. I hope my jealously sweetens your bank statements.
(Turn to the next page to see the Paul Hastings memo.)
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