File 026378
Email Chain Regarding Hogan Lovells Partnership Opportunity with Kathy Ruemmler (File 026378)
Email correspondence between Kathy Ruemmler and Stephen Immelt (Partner and CEO of Hogan Lovells US LLP) discussing a potential partnership position at the law firm, including compensation negotiations and introduction to Michael Davison, the firm's global head of litigation.
Summary
Stephen Immelt from Hogan Lovells approaches Kathy Ruemmler about a partnership opportunity, proposing to structure compensation outside the firm's standard bell curve given her potential contributions. Ruemmler expresses interest but requests specific compensation discussions before meeting with Michael Davison, the firm's global head of litigation based in London. The exchange reflects recruitment efforts and internal firm discussions about executive compensation and partnership criteria.
From: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Sent: 2/27/2016 7:38:48 PMTo: Kathy RuemmlerSubject: Re: Follow up- ask him for a financial proposal. Subject toMutually acceptable conditionsOn Saturday, 27 February 2016, Kathy RuemmlerUnsatisfactorySent from my iPhoneBegin forwarded message:From: "Immelt, Stephen J."Date: February 27, 2016 at 10:30:17 AM MSTTo: "Kathy Ruemmler" <Subject: RE: Follow upKathy> wrote:We will of course do this in whatever sequence makes sense for you. It goes without saying that any movewould need to make economic sense. My assumption has been that your comp would fall outside of our "bellcurve", but that is not an issue for us as long as the potential contribution also falls outside. You would not bethe only partner outside the curve, and I am comfortable with expanding that group for people who cangenuinely move the needle while embracing the culture that makes us who we are.One benefit of having Michael in the mix is that he can provide a global perspective, and he would beimportant for explaining the case outside the US if we moved forward.Just let me know when and how you want to speak next.Best,SteveStephen ImmeltPartner and CEOHogan Lovells US LLP - Washington, DC officeColumbia Square555 Thirteenth Street, NWWashington, DC 20004Email:www.hoganlovells.comHOUSE OVERSIGHT 026378Hogan LoveIls International LLP - London officeAtlantic HouseHolborn ViaductLondon EC 1A 2FG, United KingdomPlease consider the environment before printing this e-mail.-----Original Message-----From: Kathy RuemmlerSent: Saturday, February 27, 2016 10:08 AMTo: Immelt, Stephen J.Subject: Re: Follow upHi Steve,I am still intrigued and would like to meet Michael. I thinks it makes sense, though, for us to have a morespecific conversation about compensation before I meet with him. I don't want to put the cart before the horse,but as I mentioned, this would be a big move for me, and it would have to make sense economically in additionto being the right move for other reasons we have discussed.I hope you are well. Cannot believe that Christie endorsed Trump!Best,KathySent from my iPadOn Feb 25, 2016, at 5:23 AM, Immelt, Stephen J. < > wrote:KathyI don't want to pester you, but in the hope that you are still intrigued, I wanted to suggest that we try to set upan opportunity for you to meet Michael Davison, our global head of litigation. MIchael is an InternationalArbitration specialist based in London and a key player. He is also a lot of fun, notwithstanding his Scottishupbringing.Let me know.Best,HOUSE OVERSIGHT 026379SteveAbout Hogan LoveIlsHogan LoveIls is an international legal practice that includes Hogan LoveIls US LLP and Hogan LoveIlsInternational LLP. For more information, see www.hoganlovells.com.CONFIDENTIALITY. This email and any attachments are confidential, except where the email states it can bedisclosed. It may also be privileged. If received in error, please do not disclose the contents to anyone, butnotify the sender by return email and delete this email (and any attachments) from your system.please noteThe information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofJEEUnauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to jeevacation@gmail.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedHOUSE OVERSIGHT 026380