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(July 1, 2024, London) – Steptoe partners Ivan Gordienko and Alexandra Melia, and associate Elliot Letts have been named to the inaugural Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales. The list recognizes barristers and solicitors who have given 25 or more hours pro bono legal assistance in the previous calendar year.
The Pro Bono Recognition List was set up under the aegis of the Attorney General's Pro Bono Committee, with support from the Access to Justice Foundation, Advocate, Advocates for International Development, the Law Officers, the Bar Council, the Clinical Legal Education Organisation, the In-House Pro Bono Group, the Law Society, LawWorks, the National Pro Bono Centre and TrustLaw. The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill, is the Patron of the Pro Bono Recognition List.
The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, The Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill said, "Pro bono is not a substitute for legal aid, but it is a valuable part of our system of justice, working alongside the advice sector. The judiciary sees first-hand how pro bono advice and representation helps those who might not otherwise receive legal assistance. I hope that recognition on the List encourages the legal profession to continue its commitment to providing pro bono help to those in need."
Read more at the Pro Bono Recognition List website.
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