Base Salary Increase at Womble Bond Dickinson? Forum

[Anonymous User]

Just saw the article on Law.com. talking about base salary increase at Womble Bond Dickinson but couldn't see the full article. Can anyone familiar with the matter elaborate and how much increase it was from what number?

[AntipodeanPhil]

From the Law.com article:

The firm is increasing base pay for U.S. associates by an average of 9%, while potential productivity bonuses will more than double, the firm said in a statement. The salary increases will take effect June 1 for many, and Jan. 1, 2022, for others, the firm said. However, Womble declined to provide salary scales or specific bonus amounts, and the firm’s initial salary structure among various markets is not clear.

Looks like we'll need a Womble to comment to get the details.

[Anonymous User]

Just saw the article on Law.com. talking about base salary increase at Womble Bond Dickinson but couldn't see the full article. Can anyone familiar with the matter elaborate and how much increase it was from what number?

I don't work there anymore, so no specifics, but there was more than a six figure difference between mid-levels at Womble and big law market (at least in the Carolinas). Womble is more directly comparable to other black box regional firms, most of which have been raising salaries in the SE markets but still trail way behind even other below market firms.

[Anonymous User]

I saw a chart of the new salaries. Can't remember everything but SC 1st years got raised to 135k and 7th years had a range of 165-195k I think.

[Anonymous User]

I saw a chart of the new salaries. Can't remember everything but SC 1st years got raised to 135k and 7th years had a range of 165-195k I think.

Ah so it was about midlaw catching up biglaw salary. Not interested.

[AntipodeanPhil]

Looks like this book has some facts about Womble bonuses.