Overview
(July 16, 2025, Washington, DC) – Steptoe has once again demonstrated its deep commitment to public service, ranking 38 in both the national and international categories on The American Lawyer’s 2025 Pro Bono Scorecard.
In 2024, Steptoe donated more than 33,000 hours of pro bono legal service, an increase from over 29,000 hours in 2023, and its highest total number of pro bono hours in recent history. Steptoe’s national pro bono ranking of 38 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: “Our pro bono performance reflects a level of dedication that goes well beyond our footprint. Steptoe’s ranking exemplifies the dedication of our lawyers across the firm who are committed to using their skills to serve the public good. We are proud of the meaningful difference our work makes in the lives of individuals and communities.”
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 similar metrics for lawyers based outside the United States. Steptoe’s improved international ranking this year highlights the firm’s growing global commitment to pro bono service.
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.
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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.
