Overview
(November 5, 2026) – Steptoe LLP was honored with the Saul Solórzano Justice Award at Central American Resource Center (CARECEN)'s 45th Anniversary.
The award honors and celebrates CARECEN's former Executive Director Saul Solórzano and his deep commitment to justice and immigrant communities. According to CARECEN, "Steptoe carries that spirit forward through its work to expand access to justice, strengthening support for immigrant families, and helping launch Families United DC Metro."
Steptoe partnered with Ayuda, Children’s Law Center, Catholic Charities DC, DC Affordable Law Firm, and Amica Center for Immigrant Rights to develop Families United DC Metro, a website designed to help immigrant families and their allies understand their rights and prepare for potential immigration emergencies.
Founded in 1981 to protect the rights of refugees fleeing conflict in Central America, CARECEN is a community-based organization that fosters the comprehensive development of the Latino community in the Washington metropolitan region.
The Steptoe team that accepted the award included pro bono partner Paul Lee, of counsel Carolyn Perez, and specialist Blanca Caceres.
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.
