The American Lawyer - August 2008

THE ASSOCIATES SURVEY

THINK

DIFFERENT

Howrey reengineers its associate training and pay. Now it’s competency—not longevity—that counts.

By Drew Combs

PLUS

■ 7,000 midlevels rate their firms

■ Associate pay in ten major markets

^■ Why it’s time to end lockstep

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AUGUST 2008

Howrey’s Robert Ruyak

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