A. Hugh Scott, senior counsel at Choate, received the 2026 Mary K. Ryan Achievement in Pro Bono Award in recognition of his exemplary commitment to pro bono service and advancing access to justice. Throughout his distinguished career, Hugh has combined a leading litigation practice with a longstanding commitment to public service. A highly respected trial lawyer, he handles complex litigation matters and served as head of Choate’s Litigation Department for much of the 1990s. In addition to his litigation practice, Hugh has devoted significant time to serving the legal profession and the broader community. He is a member of the Boston Bar Association and has served for many years on the District of Massachusetts Criminal Justice Act Board and the New England Legal Foundation Advisory Board for Massachusetts. Hugh has received numerous honors recognizing his professional accomplishments and commitment to service, including recognition as a leading lawyer for Insurance by Chambers USA and The Legal 500, “Lawyer of the Year” for Insurance Law by Best Lawyers in America, a Client Service All-Star by The BTI Consulting Group, a High Honors Recipient on the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Pro Bono Honor Roll, and in Massachusetts Super Lawyers.