Fresh off announcing a round of especially generous special bonuses, Kellogg Hansen is back with a round of truly unbelievable year-end bonuses. This firm really stands by its commitment to be above market.
Earlier this week, the litigation powerhouse handed out special bonuses ranging from $30,000 to $60,000, and now they’re here to wow associates with even more money. Now, just how much money are we talking about? According to an internal memo, for the four most senior classes, bonuses are hovering near or over $200,000. Even junior associates are taking home more money than the Biglaw standard. But the eye-popping top bonus is an impressive $300,000.
Here’s a summary of what the scale looks like at the firm:
Congratulations to everyone at Kellogg Hansen!
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