Wolf Block Schorr & Solis-Cohen is the latest firm to jump onto the pay raise band-wagon. Starting salaries in Philadelphia and Cherry Hill went from $125,000 to $135,000. First-years in New York and Roseland, NJ get a $15,000 increase to $145,000 and $115,000, respectively. The salary increase are not equal for more advanced associates, however. Duane Morris, Blank Rome and DLA Piper have also raised associate salaries in Philadelphia to $135,000. Morgan Lewis & Bockius and Dechert topped that with starting rates of $145,000 in Philly.
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