David Castro, '09: On the Rise Profile
On the Rise 2018: David Castro Jr.
David Castro Jr., partner, Kirkland & Ellis
Experience:
- Kirkland & Ellis, 2014-present
- Baker Botts, 2009-2014
Education:
- University of Chicago Law School, 2009
- Duke University, 2006
What drew you to a career in law?
My dad is an attorney (practicing in the energy space) and I grew up hearing his stories. He’s a litigator, so while we ultimately took different legal paths, he unquestionably influenced my decision to choose a career in law.
Have you set a specific goal that you want to achieve in the next year?
I’d like to continue to help grow the Firm’s oil and gas asset group by building on our prior recruiting successes. I’m proud of the group that has been assembled, but I think there’s room to grow and, in doing so, create even more value for our clients.
What has been your proudest career moment and your biggest hurdle?
My proudest career moment has been participating in the build out of the Houston office over the last four years. It has been gratifying to experience the growth and range of success across practice groups. The biggest challenge was leaving an established practice with Anthony Speier and ensuring that we delivered the best possible client service with an initial oil and gas team of only a handful of people.
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