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A Raise Announcement Is Not the Whole Story: Decoding BigLaw Compensation

A Raise Announcement Is Not the Whole Story: Decoding BigLaw Compensation

Milbank rewrote the associate salary scale in June 2026, and firms raced to match it. A headline announcement and money in your account are two different things. At least one firm announced it was joining the salary race and then quietly froze those raises until 2027. Here is how to read a compensation announcement before making any career decisions.

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Breaking Free: Tackling the Fear of a Lateral Move

Breaking Free: Tackling the Fear of a Lateral Move

Making a lateral move can be a wonderful way to unlock new opportunities, develop skills, and achieve higher levels of job satisfaction.

However, change can be scary, and moving to a new position can evoke fears about living up to expectations, job security and more, which often stops individuals from making positive steps in their career progression. 

In this blog, we’ll show you how to tackle the fear of change in your career by guiding you on preparing for a new role, overcoming mental blockers, and implementing new strategies for success. 

You’ll learn to leave your comfort zone and move closer to your career goals. 

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