A King & Spalding Memo on ‘Productive Hours’ for Associates Is Causing a Stir, but Does It Break With Industry Standard?
A memo from King & Spalding outlines a formal requirement for associates to dedicate a specific number of hours to “firm citizenship” activities in order to be eligible for bonuses. This policy has sparked questions regarding the definition of “productive hours,” with some industry sources suggesting that it deviates from standard practice.