More proof that boutique law firms can play with the Big(law) boys when it comes to associate bonuses!
Today, Texas-based litigation boutique Yetter Coleman announced its year-end bonus scale for associates. Yetter, one of the top litigation firms by law school pedigree, told associates the bonus scale was the result of an “exceptionally busy and exciting year” at the firm.
The year-end bonus scale at Yetter is, at first blush, higher than the standard making its way through Biglaw. But, once you add it the special bonuses most of the Biglaw firms are dishing out, the take-home amounts are the same. The Yetter scale is as follows:
Bonuses will be paid December 11th at the firm. Read the full memo below.
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