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875 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022 (212) 906-2000 http://www.sidley.com

Effective Date: January 2000

Associate	Base Salary	Bonus Range		Bonus	Comments
Year		Low	High	Discretionary
1st Year	$125,000			Yes
2nd Year	$135,000			Yes
3rd Year	$150,000			Yes
4th Year	$165,000			Yes
5th Year	$185,000		$31,000	Yes	Salaries for associates in years 5 and up will be determined on an individual basis, principally based on the quality of performance, but also taking into account productivity and other contributions to the firm.
6th Year	$200,000			Yes
7th Year
8th Year

General Salary Comments:
Year-end bonuses generally will be paid only to associates making significant contributions to the firm with chargeable/firm-chargeable hours that exceed 2,000 per year. Bonuses will be based upon a variety of factors including the overall profitability of the firm. The firm pays summer associates $2400 per week.

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