Nationwide Layoff Follow-Up: More Numbers From Baker Botts

Nationwide Layoff Follow-Up: More Numbers From Baker Botts

Thanks to all of the tipsters who are helping us put together numbers on the Baker Botts layoffs. Even though the firm doesn't want you to know how many people it is letting go, our sources have been relentless in helping us expose the information.

Yesterday we reported that Baker Botts laid off at least twelve associates in Houston. Today we can report that at least seven other associates were laid off in Baker's Washington office. One tipster has a colorful description of the action in D.C.:

Baker Botts DC canned 7 associates. They handled it so poorly that one found out from a secretary. ... They laid off associates who had a lot of hours and were strong performers, so it was even more ridiculous. None of us feel safe now. Apparently, this firm has no loyalties to anyone but the dollar.

According to NALP, there are 65 associates in Baker Botts's D.C. office. So the cuts represent around 10% of the associates in that office.

After the jump, we learn that the timing of these layoffs couldn't have been worse for one Baker Botts associate.