Category: Offers/Contracts/Compensation

A manila envelope appears on your desk with your new contract. It’s all there in black and white—the terms, salary, perks, and expectations. While an employment contract can seem intimidating at first, it’s really just a road map for two parties who want to arrive at the same destination. You want...

Not all salaries are created equal. All too often, we find that job seekers will overlook a potentially rewarding opportunity solely because the base salary offered is lower than they expected. While starting salary can be an important factor, particularly for new grads chipping away at a mountain of student debt,...

Maybe the contract renewal has been with the associate for a while and you’re hearing radio silence. Maybe they’ve told you they have no interest in renewing. Either way, you find yourself in limbo while you consider your next move. While every situation has factors that make it unique, here are...

There comes a time at every practice when taking on an additional partner makes good business sense. Partners, unlike associates, are part owners of a practice. Practice owners may choose to take on partners to reduce their own risk. Every new partner added equals a smaller share of debt and other...