2025 will doubtless go down as one of the vital memorable in Perkins Coie’s 112-year historical past. Obvi, the agency was focused by Donald Trump with an Executive Order, one of many first Biglaw companies to be on the receiving finish of one of these retaliation but far from the last. Sure, pretty obviously the EO fails to square with the Constitution, however the agency is in a protracted legal battle with the rule of regulation hanging within the steadiness. Oh, and it’s merging with international firm Ashurst — not that it has ANYTHING to do with being focused by Trump, however one other main growth nonetheless!
So whereas there could also be loads happening on the agency, they aren’t ignoring their associates. Final week, the agency introduced particular bonuses for associates, matching the prevailing scale of $6,000 – $25,000, relying on seniority. It’s noteworthy that the agency got here out early to match the particular bonuses, since last year Perkins lagged of their particular bonus announcement, a lot to the consternation of associates. The particular bonuses will probably be along with year-end bonuses (which weren’t introduced on the similar time), and paid December 31.
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