With the 2026 Biglaw bonus season fast approaching, associates across the nation are on tenterhooks, eagerly anticipating if their firms will match or surpass the recent salary hikes and special bonuses initiated by Milbank. As the legal landscape remains fiercely competitive, particularly with the still-thriving lateral market, the stakes are higher than ever for top law firms to demonstrate their value and commitment to their hardworking associates.

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