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The Shift: After Compensation Raises and Frenetic Hiring, Big Law Is Gambling on 2022

Big Law is taking a bet that this year will be another growth year.

Large law firms have continued significant lateral partner hiring in 2022, even after a spike in hiring last year. Several firms have raised associate salaries in 2022, on top of pay increases last year, and many more are likely prepared to do the same.