Has that starting salary of $145K been confirmed with the firm or any reputable source? Sure, it's on Infirmation, but anyone can submit a number there, and the last time I heard anything about the firm they were in the neighborhood of $80-90K starting.

They sure aint 145k. I'd say your number is far more accurate.

I don't know what the LA office pays, but the SF office definitely does not pay that much. It's probably more like $80-90K. I know a couple of years ago the first years were making $75 which was less than a good, experienced legal secretary makes.