Venable is frequently recognized for its commitment to pro bono legal work, and has received the following awards:

2011

Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights & Urban Affairs, Outstanding Achievement Award for pro bono efforts on behalf of Haitian relief

Washington Business Journal Annual Philanthropy Awards, Venable ranked seventh out of 25 DC law firms in the category of "Pro Bono Work by Law Firms" and 13th in the category of "Top Corporate Philanthropy - By Giving" – the top law firm on list

See Forever Foundation, "Maya Way" Award in Leadership

The Board of the Maryland Disability Law Center (MDLC), Breaking Barriers Legal Advocacy Award in recognition of Venable's exemplary service to people with disabilities

Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless (MCCH), Distinguished Partner Award

2010

Washington Business Journal Corporate Philanthropy Awards, Top 10 in Pro Bono Hours

2009

Maryland Legal Aid Bureau's Equal Justice Council, Trailblazer Award

Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project, Defender of Innocence Award


2008

Maryland Legal Aid Bureau's Equal Justice Council, Trailblazer Award


2007

National Legal Aid and Defenders Association, Recognition for work on behalf of Guantánamo detainees

Southern Center for Human Rights, Frederick Douglass Human Rights Award


2006

Higher Achievement Program, Green Apple Award

Maryland Legal Aid Bureau's Equal Justice Council, Pacesetter Award


2005

Maryland Legal Aid Bureau's Equal Justice Council, Pacesetter Award


2004

Wendt Center for Loss and Healing, Durrie Award

Whitman-Walker Clinic Legal Services, Going the Extra Mile Award


2003

Fairfax Bar Association, Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year

Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation (GEDCO) Good Samaritan Award

Maryland Legal Aid Bureau's Equal Justice Council, Trailblazer Award