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Compensation

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Compensation

THE #1 TOPIC WHEN MANAGING PARTNERS MEET

When a group of managing partners convenes, no topic is more discussed than compensation. What works? What doesn’t? What’s the right system for my firm? There are no black and white answers.

But one thing is clear, my friends. Lawyers will give the firm what they perceive it measures and rewards. Here, we have assembled some of the most interesting and enlightening resources on the topic.

The Billable Time Revolution

Jordan Furlong

According to Jordan, we don’t know exactly what Gen AI will do to the legal sector, but it seems safe to assume that many tasks lawyers have performed in the past will in the future be carried out, in whole or in part, by machines. Lawyers will still be busy, but not with the things they used to do or, often, the things they loved to do. As always, Jordan writes a great article that really gets you thinking!

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ARTICLES

2023 Solo & Small Firms Compensation Survey Report

Above the Law and iManage

More than one thousand (1,000) attorneys participated at firms with 50 or fewer lawyers. At 32 pages, the report breaks down compensation down by seniority, firm size, practice area, geography, and other variables. Here are a few highlights:

  • For partners, twenty-six percent (26%) earn $500,000 or more. Twenty-six percent (26%) earn $250,000-499,000. Twenty-five percent (25%) earn $150,000-249,000.
  • For associates, sixty-one (61%) earn between $75,000 and $149,000. Bonuses as a percentage of base pay range 5-15%.
  • Most attorneys earned at least five percent (5%) more in 2023 than the prior year.
  • Generally, larger firms pay more than smaller firms. Urban firms pay more than rural firms.

This report includes some worthwhile benchmarking data to consider as you set compensation for your firm.

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WHITE PAPERS

2023 In-House Compensation Survey Report

Above the Law and Paragon

Published last month by Above the Law and Paragon. 1,900 in-house counsel participated in the survey, and here are a few highlights:

  • Median income: $284,000, with CLOs at $325,000 and junior-level in-house lawyers at $196,000.
  • Eighty-six percent (86%) get bonuses in the 20-30% range
  • The best paying industries are Real Estate and Energy and, surprisingly, not so much for Technology companies.
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WHITE PAPERS

Law Firm Partner Compensation for Laterals

Dan Binstock

Everybody seems to be on the prowl for laterals these days, but how much to compensate them? Dan is a Washington, DC-based headhunter and was on the faculty of our most recent Fall Symposium. He is the former President of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants, and is one of the best in the business. In this article, Dan outlines key metrics, how compensation gets paid, transparency and other important factors to consider.

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ARTICLES

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