A report from Above the Law says that Biglaw firms have more and more money to spend, and that superstar partners are reaping the rewards. The piece frames this as a shift toward paying top performers at a level that is now "major league," suggesting that the most profitable partners are capturing a growing share of firm revenue.
The report does not break down which firms are leading the trend or by how much partner pay has risen. It also does not address whether this spending is coming from higher client fees, increased profits, or other sources. As a single-source report, the claims should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.
Still, the observation fits a broader pattern in the legal industry: firms competing for a small pool of high-revenue partners are willing to spend aggressively to keep them. The report implies that this dynamic is now firmly established, with superstar partners holding significant leverage in pay negotiations.