Biglaw Firm Thinks Associates Should Be Happy They Have Jobs, But Begrudgingly Gives Out Special Bonuses — With An Increased Billable Requirement

There is limited good news at K&L Gates. Associates that bill a bunch of hours — well over the firm's typical bonus hour requirement — will get special bonuses in line with the market rates sweeping the industry. But, woo boy, the firm's extensive memo outlining the bonus is a real read.