Lewis Brisbois, a prominent law firm, has announced a delay in attorney raises across several of its offices. This postponement comes shortly after the firm had already delayed its year-end bonus payouts. The information was communicated to the firm’s lawyers by Chief Operating Officer Richard Davis via email, viewed by Bloomberg Law. In the email, Davis mentioned that recent changes to the attorney compensation system at Lewis Brisbois have led to ‘logistical challenges,’ affecting the timing of these payments.
The raises, which were initially due for the March 31 pay cycle, will now be reflected in the April 15 cycle. This adjustment concerns associates, of counsel, and nonequity partners. Despite the delay, Davis assured that the postponement would not alter “the net amounts received” by the attorneys.
This announcement is part of a [broader context](https://news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and-practice/lewis-brisbois-delays-attorney-raises-on-logistical-challenges) of emergence the firm is handling adjustments in compensation amidst operational changes.
Such developments highlight the ongoing challenges firms face in managing financial adjustments and timetables amidst evolving administrative landscapes. Legal professionals working within large corporations and firms will keenly watch how Lewis Brisbois resolves these ‘logistical challenges’ in ensuring timely compensation for its attorneys.