Hughes Hubbard Ranks in Top 25 on American Lawyer’s 2026 Pro Bono Scorecard

Hughes Hubbard has been recognized among the nation’s leading law firms for its commitment to pro bono service, ranking No. 21 on The American Lawyer’s 2026 National Pro Bono Scorecard.

The American Lawyer’s 2026 National Pro Bono Scorecard evaluates Am Law 200 firms based on average pro bono hours and participation rates; in 2025, Hughes Hubbard’s U.S. lawyers averaged nearly 85 hours of pro bono service, with nearly 56% contributing more than 20 hours.

“This recognition reflects the dedication of our lawyers to serving clients and communities in need,” said Neil Oxford, chair. “Pro bono work remains a cornerstone of our firm, and we are proud to support individuals and organizations that might otherwise lack access to legal representation,” added Robb Patryk, managing partner.

Among the firm’s notable pro bono achievements in 2025, Hughes Hubbard secured a two-and-a-half-year sentence reduction for a federal inmate under Amendment 821 to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and successfully defended a Salvadoran man’s claim to U.S. citizenship before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. The firm has continued that momentum in 2026, joining The Legal Aid Society and others in filing a class action lawsuit challenging New York State’s public assistance shelter allowance schedule on behalf of low-income New Yorkers facing housing insecurity.