Focus (Forum & Focus)
Jul. 19, 2007
Show Them the Money
Forum Column - By Daniel G. Emilio - California has a future full of mediocre state judges if it doesn't start getting serious about judicial pay.
By Daniel G. Emilio
The recent increase in salary to $160,000 for first-year associates at top law firms is spreading across the pond. Law.com reports that London firms, in response to the U.S. move, have boosted newly qualified attorneys from 75,000 to 90,000 British pounds ($179,000 U.S.) per year. While industry may bemoan the development, it's certain that these firms aren't taking this step out of generosity ...
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