Summertime, and the livin’ is easy — for law firm associates on the receiving end of bonuses, that is. In case you haven’t been keeping track, the following firms have already awarded summer bonuses to their associates: Vartabedian Hester & Haynes ($5,000); Otterbourg ($15,000); Milbank ($6,000 to $25,000, based on class year); and Hueston Hennigan ($10,000 to $30,000, based on hours). We’re pleased to say that we can now add a fifth firm to the list.
Last week, Bell Nunnally & Martin — a Texas-based firm found on Vault’s Top 150 Under 150 ranking — announced that it would be issuing bonuses of up to $15,000 to associates. As noted in the firm’s memo, the average bonuses was $8,000, and associates were evaluated bases on their billable hours, the quality of their work, and their contributions to the firm’s success.
In a statement noted by Law360, Christopher B. Trowbridge, the firm’s managing partner, said, “Response to our midyear bonuses in 2024 was outstanding, and 2025 is shaping up to be yet another record-breaking year for Bell Nunnally. We certainly couldn’t do it without the top-notch work of our associates, and we hope this demonstration of our appreciation helps us all look forward to closing out 2025 on a strong note.”
Congratulations to everyone at Bell Nunnally & Martin!
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Bell Nunnally Awards Midyear Bonuses Of Up To $15K [Law360]
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