Overview
(April 14, 2023, Washington, DC) – Steptoe has received the Beacon of Justice Award from the National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA). Honorees are recognized for their efforts to address issues related to LGBTQ+ rights and/or gender-based equity issues that intersect with racial equity. The NLADA is America's oldest and largest nonprofit association devoted to excellence in the delivery of legal services to those who cannot afford counsel. The Beacon of Justice awardees will be celebrated at the 2023 NLADA Exemplar Awards Gala on June 8.
NLADA President & CEO April Frazier Camara said: "When the corporate community speaks, the world listens. When they act, the world responds. So, when they use their collective voices to advance racial equity, gender equity, and LGBTQ+ rights its impact is felt across the globe. We are proud to honor each of the 21 firms who have demonstrated excellence in the fight to ensure access to justice and equity within the legal system."
Steptoe has a longstanding commitment to pro bono work that advances LGBTQ+ and gender-based equity and racial justice. In 2022, our firm engaged in pro bono work intended to address systematic inequities and advance LGBTQ+ rights in areas including immigration equality, equal access to healthcare and housing and support of non-profits serving the LGBTQ+ community.
More information about the Beacon of Justice Awards can be found at NLADA.
About Steptoe
In more than 100 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, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington. For more information, visit www.steptoe.com.
