Brian Castro Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, North Carolina

I primarily defend businesses and public officials in class action, business disputes, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, and other complex matters at the state and federal level. I also advise colleges and universities on compliance, policy and liability matters affecting campuses including FERPA compliance, Title IX and sexual misconduct investigations, and regulatory interpretation. My focal points are excelling in rhetoric, writing, research, and oral argument.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Became familiar with the nuances of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in order to teach fellow law students; researched employment law, NDA enforcement, class action litigation issues, and more.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Researched the Bankruptcy Code and corporate law; summarized multiple cases; played a substantial role in drafting court orders/opinions.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Authored motions for summary judgment, affidavits, and legal memoranda regarding complex business disputes• Assisted real estate practice group by analyzing covenants, easements, encroachments, and eminent domain issues• Assisted lobbyists by preparing materials for presentation to N.C. Governor Cooper

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Summer Associate & Womble Scholar, Business Litigation Section• Authored multiple legal memoranda and motions to dismiss on a variety of legal issues including intellectual property, antitrust, insurance, education, civil procedure, and class action litigation• Attended depositions, court hearings, mediation, and client interview

Raleigh, North Carolina

• Wrote petition memoranda, researched North Carolina jurisprudence, and briefed Justice Newby on a wide variety of legal issues• Worked on appeals from complex civil litigation, land disputes, business disputes, and criminal proceedings

Raleigh, North Carolina

• Reviewed records on appeal, conducted legal research, and advised Judge Hunter, Jr.• Composed a total of six opinions and concurrences under Judge Hunter's guidance

Raleigh, Nc

• Researched areas including Eminent Domain, Zoning, Leases, Mortgages and Deeds of Trust, Marketable Title, Estates, and the North Carolina Condominium Act in order to assist in updating Webster’s Real Estate in North Carolina, 6th edition.

Research Triangle Park, Nc

• Drafted language that was finalized in a multi-million dollar contract.• Completed research assignments and completed projects for General Counsel on a wide variety of issues regarding privacy law, administrative law, international law, and the impact of state and federal laws.

Greensboro, North Carolina

• Offered music lessons to children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly, free of charge. Earned the 2010 Beta Club Service Scholarship in recognition of starting the program. Music is still an important part of my life.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Romance Languages

Activities and Societies: Carolina Covenant Scholar; Worked 25 hours/week during undergraduate career

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Cum Laude, Business Law And Litigation Focus

Activities and Societies: Dean's Excellence Academic Scholar; Academic Honors List; President of the Business Law Student Association.