Lawyers often neglect to take time for themselves. And as big firms look for ways to boost associate satisfaction and address concerns over lawyer wellness, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe is trying a new approach: paying for them to take a vacation.  

In an email to its attorneys Thursday, Orrick chairman Mitch Zuklie announced that the firm would provide up to $15,000 to cover the costs of a week’s vacation for its attorneys in early 2019. The money is in addition to whatever the lawyers earn during their time off as regular vacation pay.

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