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Directory Year: 2023

Stinson LLP - Firm-wide

Compensation & Benefits

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2023 compensation for entry-level lawyers ($/year) 170,000

Summer Compensation

2023 compensation for Post-3Ls ($/week)
2023 compensation for 2Ls ($/week) 3,265
2023 compensation for 1Ls ($/week) 3,265
Judicial Clerkship Bonus?
Compensation/progression credit for judicial clerkship? Yes
Compensation/progression credit for other advanced degrees?
Other Compensation
Benefits 401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan
Bar Association Fees
Child Care Subsidy
CLE
Dental Insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Family/Dependent Care Leave
Flexible Spending Account/Pre-Tax Option
Life/AD&D Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Health Savings Account
Parental Leave
Parking/Transportation
Relocation Expenses
Short-term Disability Insurance
Technology (Laptop, PDA, etc.)
Vision Insurance
Please describe benefit package or provide additional comments

The firm has a Wellness Program and Wellness Incentive. In addition, the firm has a Well-Being Committee and a Well-Being Director to assist in upholding the firm's commitment to the ABA Well-Being Pledge.

The firm also offers a Flexible Remote Work Policy.

The firm's "Dress For Your Day" policy allows for more relaxed attire on days attorneys do not have scheduled client contact.

The firm allows for up to 14 weeks of paid leave, which may be taken for various reasons. In addition, to help with the transition in preparing for leave and returning from leave, Stinson may allow ramp-up and ramp-down options that allow attorneys to modify their billable hour targets, subject to certain limits, by up to 100 hours before or after leave. There are no reductions in base compensation or eligibility for discretionary bonus.

Associate base salary (excluding bonuses) is determined by
If not strictly a set lock-step system, what criteria are used to determine associate base salaries (excluding bonuses)? (check all that apply) Hours billed
Quality of work
Pro bono hours
Business development
Overall contribution (e.g., recruitment activities, firm committees)
Other

Annual bonuses to eligible associates

Has your organization offered annual bonuses to eligible associates in the past five years? Yes
Comments
What factors are used to determine the amount of an associate's bonus? (check all that apply) Hours billed
Quality of work
Pro bono hours
Business development
Overall contribution (e.g., recruitment activities, firm committees)
Other
Are same sex domestic partners afforded the same benefits as spouses of attorneys? Yes
Are opposite sex domestic partners afforded the same benefits as spouses of attorneys? Yes

Parental leave or family care policy

Does your organization have a written parental leave or family care policy? Yes
Please link to or describe your firm's parental leave policy. Be sure to include information on leave for adoption, surrogacy, or other special circumstances.

The firm's leave policy allows for up to 14 weeks of paid leave that may be taken for various reasons, including the birth or adoption of a child and for personal and/or family health reasons. Non-partner attorneys who have been with the firm for at least 12 months and have worked on at least a half-time basis of a full-time attorney for the 12-month period immediately preceding the proposed leave may be eligible for the leave. The leave runs concurrently with any other leave available under federal or state leave laws and other Firm-provided leave benefits. Billable targets are prorated for attorneys taking an approved leave. In addition, to help with the transition in preparing for leave and returning from leave, Stinson may allow ramp-up and ramp-down options that allow attorneys to modify their billable hour targets, subject to certain limits, by up to 100 hours before or after leave. There are no reductions in base compensation or eligibility for discretionary bonus.