Overview
(June 22, 2022, Washington, DC) — Steptoe was honored by the DC Circuit Judicial Conference Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services at the 18th annual "40 at 50" Judicial Pro Bono Recognition Event. The event honors law firms that have provided "outstanding leadership in pro bono service" for residents of Washington, DC. The "40 at 50" requirement states that at least 40% of all attorneys dedicate 50 or more hours in 2021 to providing free legal representation to individuals with limited financial resources or to charitable organizations.
In total, 25 firms were recognized at the ceremony. The event also featured a call to DC firms to provide pro bono legal services to all those in need, including survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Learn more about Steptoe's pro bono service.
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.