They say that everything’s bigger in Texas, but when it comes time for Biglaw bonus season, it’s the match that matters most.
We’ve recently received word that Texas-based Vinson & Elkins — which grossed $1,049,945,000 in 2024 — has announced its bonus scale, and of course it’s a Cravath match, complete with Milbank’s summer bonuses. Here’s what that looks like at the firm:
Congratulations to everyone at Vinson & Elkins!
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