Susman, Pallas Partners Drop Latest Outsize Associate Bonuses (1)

Litigation boutique law firms are continuing to dole out high-dollar bonuses to its associates.

Susman Godfrey is offering bonuses ranging from $110,000 to $260,000, the firm said Tuesday. New York boutique Pallas Partners is offering its associates a package of bonuses including as much as $115,000 and another up to $25,000. The firm is also giving out another set of bonuses as much as $92,000 for associates who exceeded the firm’s 2,000 billable hour requirement, according to an internal memo viewed by Bloomberg Law.

The move comes as boutiques rush to top their competition’s associate offerings, which often dwarf what ...