SEATTLE July 16, 2026—Ashurst Perkins Coie has been ranked No. 26 on The American Lawyer’s 2026 Pro Bono Scorecard, an annual report measuring the depth and breadth of pro bono commitment across law firms, achieving the firm’s highest ranking to date. Moving up a position from No. 27 in 2025, the ranking reflects the firm’s sustained dedication to providing high-impact legal services to individuals, nonprofits, and communities with limited access to legal representation.
Ashurst Perkins Coie’s placement reflects meaningful growth in participation across the firm. In 2025, 60% of the firm’s lawyers contributed more than 20 hours of pro bono service, compared to an average of 49% across ranked firms. Ashurst Perkins Coie averaged 74 pro bono hours per lawyer, well above the average of 54 hours across the 112 ranked firms.
“Pro bono service is central to who we are as a firm and to our broader commitment to justice, equity, and the rule of law,” said Julie LaEace, senior pro bono counsel and director of social responsibility. “We are proud of our lawyers and business professionals who devote their time, skill, and energy to serving clients and communities in need.”
Ashurst Perkins Coie’s pro bono work spans a wide range of matters, including immigration and asylum, civil rights, veterans’ benefits, housing, nonprofit counseling, reproductive rights, criminal justice reform, and support for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
The recognition follows the firm’s continued involvement in programs that support meaningful pro bono engagement across offices and practices. Ashurst Perkins Coie lawyers partner with legal services organizations, community groups, and nonprofit clients to address urgent legal needs and advance access to justice.
About Ashurst Perkins Coie
Ashurst Perkins Coie is the global law firm for the future economy. With 3,500 client-facing practitioners across 52 offices worldwide, the firm advises leading organizations in technology, energy and infrastructure, and financial services—three critical industries at the center of economic transformation. Combining global scale, sector insight, and technological capability, Ashurst Perkins Coie helps clients navigate change and unlock opportunity. For additional information about Ashurst Perkins Coie, please visit: www.ashurstperkinscoie.com.
