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Newest Issue - October 2026

Lawyer pay is booming amid a strong economy and fierce competition for talent

According to recent reports from legal industry observers, more BigLaw partners than ever are raking in serious money, with the top earners hitting $40 million or more in total compensation, including bonuses that are 30% to 40% of their base pay.

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