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(October 10, 2025, Washington, DC) – Steptoe LLP is proud to announce its inclusion on the 2025 National Women's Law Center (NWLC) Pro Bono Honor Roll, a distinction awarded to the Law Center's most exemplary pro bono partners. This recognition highlights Steptoe's ongoing commitment to advancing gender justice and increasing access to legal services for women and families across the country.
The NWLC Pro Bono Honor Roll celebrates organizations that have demonstrated dedication to pro bono service by contributing more than 30 hours of legal support, completing three or more discrete projects, or providing ongoing counsel to the Law Center within the past year. Steptoe attorneys have partnered with NWLC on matters that address systemic barriers and support the rights of women and marginalized communities.
"We are honored to be recognized by the National Women's Law Center and proud of our attorneys who dedicate their time to advancing justice," said pro bono partner Paul Lee. "This recognition reflects our firm’s commitment to pro bono work and to supporting organizations that drive meaningful change."
Steptoe attorneys who contributed to NWLC matters this past year include:
- Alexander Wolf
- Brendan Hammond
- Drew Padley
- Elyse Echtman
- Elizabeth Snyder
- Henry Legg
- Jensen Matsuda
- Joseph Sanderson
- Michelle Kallen
Steptoe’s pro bono practice spans a wide range of issues including gender equity, civil rights, immigration, domestic violence, and access to healthcare and education.
Read more about the recognition on NWLC's website.
Click here to 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 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.
