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(May 6, 2024, Washington, DC) – Steptoe LLP is pleased to announce that 83 of the firm's attorneys have been listed on the thirteenth annual Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll. Additionally, 54 of those attorneys are listed on the High Honor Roll. The Honor Roll recognizes the contributions of DC Bar members and others authorized to perform pro bono legal work who completed 50 hours or more of pro bono service during the previous calendar year. Those who performed 100 hours or more of pro bono work in 2023, are included in the High Honor Roll. The Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll members reflect a diverse cross-section of the Washington, DC legal community, hailing from 166 firms, solo practices, federal and local government agencies, corporations, associations, and public interest organizations.
In a joint letter to the honorees, Chief Judge Anna Blackburne-Rigsby of the DC Court of Appeals and Chief Judge Anita Josey-Herring of the DC Superior Court wrote, "As chief judges, we are acutely aware of the significant obstacles faced by individuals with limited resources who all too frequently must represent themselves in proceedings, often against represented parties. We salute you for using your time, talents, and expertise to ensure that those who cannot afford an attorney have meaningful access to justice."
Honor Roll
- Antonia B. Ianniello
- Ashelen Vicuna
- Boyd Cloern
- Caitlin E. Daday
- Caleb A. Holland
- Carly E. Rolph
- Chloe Baldwin
- Christopher Forsgren
- Edward Krauland
- Elise Haverman
- Emma J. Staats
- Emma S. Marshak
- Evan Glassman
- Gabriel Scavone
- Haley Ann Schlinger
- James L. Brochin
- James M. Carolan
- Jennie A. Askew
- John J. Kavanagh
- John O'Connor
- Joseph Sanderson
- Kirsten N. Bickelman
- Micah Green
- Michelle Castaline
- Onika K. Williams
- Paul H. White
- Ryan Pereira
- Stewart A. Baker
- Travis West
High Honor Roll
- Alice Loughran
- Andrew Magloughlin
- Ansley E. Seay
- Benjamin R. Holt
- Bruce C. Bishop
- Bryant Gammon Fain
- Cannon Jurrens
- Christopher A. Suarez
- Christopher Bjornson
- Christopher L. Yeatman
- Dane Jaques
- Dwight Draughon
- Elizabeth Goodwin
- Emily C. Tifft
- George Grandison
- Harmony Jones
- Ida Adibi
- Jacob Bell
- James E. Rocap
- James Purce
- Jason A. Abel
- Joseph Bower
- Julia Shagovac
- Kane Smith
- Karen Bruni
- Katherine M. Dubyak
- Linda C. Bailey
- Lindsey B. Lang
- Lucinda A. Low
- Marc L. Spitzer
- Martin J. Willner
- Megan McDowell
- Meredith Lewis
- Micaela D. Hyams
- Michael Baratz
- Michael R. Bromwich
- Nilin Irene He
- Patrick Linehan
- Paul S. Lee
- Peter E. Jeydel
- Rose Beattie
- Ryan Christine Evans
- Sabra Messer
- Samantha McCarthy
- Shannen Coffin
- Shannon Reid
- Shawn Davisson
- Steven K. Davidson
- Steven Kaplan
- Susan G. Esserman
- Tara A. Woods
- Thomas Donadio
- Thomas M. Barba
- Troy D. Shephard
Public service at Steptoe is an integral part of our history, ethos, and operations. The principle of increasing access to justice guides our pro bono efforts. Many pro bono matters handled by Steptoe lawyers involve significant legal issues with far-reaching effects, such as race, age, gender, sexual orientation, and disability discrimination; human rights; freedom of speech; prisoners' rights; and voting rights. We also assist local, national, and international nonprofit organizations that contribute to advances in fields like health, education, economic development, homelessness, and the environment. The firm likewise provides pro bono legal services to individuals in matters that include custody, adoption, domestic violence, guardianship, housing and homelessness, political asylum, immigration, education, consumer protection, public benefits, assistance to veterans, criminal records expungement, mental health, and tax.
Read more about the Capital Honor Roll on the DC Courts' website.
About Steptoe
In more than 110 years of practice, Steptoe has earned an international reputation for vigorous representation of clients before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in structuring business transactions. Steptoe has more than 500 lawyers and other professional staff across offices in Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington. For more information, visit www.steptoe.com.
The diversity of the firm is a critical factor in its success. The firm’s chair is a woman; the majority of the firm’s elected executive committee is female; the majority of Steptoe's ten offices are managed by women; and the majority of Steptoe’s practice groups have women as leaders. The firm's six-person professional business services leadership is equally diverse, with two women of color, and other leaders who openly identify as LGBTQ+.
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