I'll go you one better. I figure the associates will figure it out for themselves. They'll each find a piece of the puzzle, compare notes, and put more of the picture together. They'll dig a little bit to get more details, then try to give their findings to the senior partner, but they'll get shut down or ignored. Only then will they confront Maddie, and get the full story. The mid-season cliffhanger will hinge on whether or not they're on Maddie's side in the end. (Of course they will be, but still.... cliffhanger.)