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(July 9, 2026, Washington, DC) – Steptoe has ranked 18th in the national category and 52nd in the international category on The American Lawyer's 2026 Pro Bono Scorecard, again showcasing the firm's lasting commitment to pro bono legal work.
In 2025, Steptoe donated more than 40,000 hours of pro bono legal service, an increase from over 33,000 hours in 2024, and its highest total number of pro bono hours in recent history. Steptoe's national pro bono ranking of 18 reflects a level of engagement that far exceeds the firm's size. The firm' continues to deliver an outsized impact in providing legal services to those in need.
Pro bono partner Paul Lee said: "We at Steptoe are incredibly proud of our sustained commitment to our pro bono work. Our lawyers consistently step up to serve individuals and communities in need. This work not only makes a meaningful difference for our clients, but also deepens our own culture and underscores what it means to be a part of Steptoe."
The national rankings measure Am Law 200 firms by the average number of pro bono hours per US-based lawyer and the percentage of lawyers who performed at least 20 hours of pro bono work. The international rankings reflect the same metrics performed by attorneys based outside the US. Steptoe's rankings highlights the firm's growing global and local commitments to pro bono service.
Steptoe additionally ranked 11th in average pro bono hours per US-based attorney, with 92.3 hours per lawyer, alongside ranking 33rdin breadth of commitment, measuring the percentage of attorneys who perform more than 20 hours of pro bono work, with 59.8% of Steptoe attorneys.
Public service remains a cornerstone of Steptoe's identity. The firm's pro bono efforts span a wide range of issues, including immigration, civil rights, criminal justice reform, and support for nonprofit organizations.
Read more about The American Lawyer's Pro Bono Scorecard on their website.
Learn more about Steptoe's pro bono service.
About Steptoe
In more than 110 years of practice, Steptoe has earned an international reputation for vigorous representation of clients and innovative thinking 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, DC. For more information, visit www.steptoe.com.
