Milbank Makes Big Move to No. 25 in Vault Prestige Rankings (Corrected)

Milbank got a pleasant surprise in the Vault.com prestige rankings by moving up 15 spots to crack the Top 25.

The biggest jump in the annual rankings appeared to be driven by its associate compensation moves. Last year, it raised entry level associate salary to $190,000, and hiked associate salaries across the board.

Associates were appreciative, noting that it was a “market leader” and was “more like a thrill-bank.”

“We’re thrilled and it’s wonderful to be recognized,” said Stacey Rappaport, a firm partner and executive committee member. “A lot of good things happened last year, with the move, the rebranding ...