Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP.

Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale & Dorr LLP has a fantastic human resources and leadership team, and my experiences with the firm have been overwhelmingly positive.

Our interactions with Barbara Gomes have consistently been positive - she is professional, asked great questions and was quick to follow up.

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Salary Information from Survey of Current Attorneys by BCG Attorney Search

What is the name of your employer?	WilmerHale
Where is your employer located?	Palo Alto, CA
How many attorneys are working for your employer at your location?	41-60
How many attorneys work for your employer (all locations)?	over 1000
How long have you worked for your current employer (number of years and months)?	9 months
What is your practice setting?	Law Firm
Law Firm	Law Firm Attorney
Law Firm Attorney	Associate
What is your primary practice area?	Litigation
Litigation	Defense
Are your clients primarily:	Large to massive companies (more than 85%)
How are you paid?	Salary + Bonus
What is your base salary?	$200,001- $250,000
How much is your bonus?	$2,501- $5,000
What was your annual compensation for 2021 excluding bonuses?	$200,001 - $250,000
What is your estimated annual compensation for 2022 excluding bonuses?	$200,001 - $250,000
How is eligibility for your bonus determined?	Billable hours,All class years receive same bonus
What other types of cash compensation does your employer provide to its attorneys besides the base salary?	Bar Exam Stipends,Clerkship Bonuses,Mid-year Bonuses,Signing Bonuses
How much do you expect to receive in bonuses this year?	$5,001-$10,000
How many hours do you think you will bill in 2022?	2000
What additional benefits does your employer offer to its attorneys?	Retirement Savings Plan,Courses and Test Fees for Professional Certificates,Mentorship Program,Paternity/Maternity Leave,Travel Expenses,Dental Insurance,Life Insurance,Disability Insurance,Medical Insurance,Paid Time Off,Flexible Scheduling
Assuming you are employed with the same employer in 2023, do you expect to receive a raise at the beginning of the year? If so, how much (in dollars)?	5,000
When was the last time your salary increased?	January 2022
Which benefit/perk offered by a prospective employer would most motivate you to accept an offer?	Fully remote position,Location,Higher Compensation,Hybrid Remote/In-office Work Arrangement,Better Benefits,More perks and benefits,Work/Life Balance (Fewer Billable Hours),Opportunities for Professional Advancement,Better culture,Ability to work part-time,Mentorship,More meaningful work,More prestige,More important clients,More responsibility
Are you interested in changing jobs?	Yes
Does your employer plan to hire new attorneys in the next twelve (12) months?	Yes
If applicable, what types of attorneys and at what level do you believe your most recent employer likely to hire in the next 12 months?	Associates

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP.

Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale & Dorr LLP has a fantastic human resources and leadership team, and my experiences with the firm have been overwhelmingly positive.

Our interactions with Barbara Gomes have consistently been positive - she is professional, asked great questions and was quick to follow up.

Harrison Barnes

Salary Information from Survey of Current Attorneys by BCG Attorney Search

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