Harrison Barnes — Legal Career Strategy

Harrison Barnes — Legal Career Strategy

Milbank Bonuses Signal a New BigLaw Compensation Battle

Milbank’s special bonuses show BigLaw pay is now a contest for prestige, talent, and staying power.

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Harrison Barnes
Aug 03, 2026
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Milbank has once again put itself at the center of the BigLaw compensation conversation.

After already raising associate salaries earlier this summer, the firm is now giving special bonuses to associates and special counsel. The move reinforces Milbank’s role as one of the most aggressive compensation leaders in the legal market and raises an obvious que…

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