Overview
On April 7, 2023, Law360 published an article, “Steptoe Atty On Making Partner Through Pro Bono Work.” It discusses partner Paul Lee’s career working with pro bono clients, engaging with pro bono volunteers and leading Steptoe’s pro bono program. Lee spoke with Law360 to talk about his path to firm partnership, changes in the world of pro bono work over the course of his career, and his focus on immigration.
Regarding what he values most about working as a pro bono attorney, Lee said: “I have always wanted to use the power of the law to help people in need. The private sector is crucial to that mission. There are just not enough resources in the legal aid sector, but the private sector has a lot of resources it can share to cover that gap. To be able to work with a law firm like Steptoe, to be able to utilize the resources that we have — and our greatest resource is our people — to be able to work with hundreds of pro bono attorneys here who are excited and eager to do this work, it really fuels me to do what I do every day and continue to do this work now almost 20 years after I first got my start.”
Read Paul Lee’s full interview at Law360 (subscription required).