- University Department Law
- Location High Point University
- Phone Number 336-841-9000
- Email [email protected]
After obtaining her bachelor’s degree from Ohio University in 2009, Prof. Castillo attended Western Michigan University, Cooley Law, where she graduated with honors. While in law school, she interned for the Michigan House of Representatives, Ingham County Circuit Court, and Fauquier County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. Upon graduation in 2013, she served as a Special Assistant Commonwealth Attorney in Virginia until joining the VA Board of Veterans Appeal as an attorney and a few years later serving as an Acting Veterans Law Judge.
At the Board of Veterans Appeals, Prof. Castillo developed a robust proficiency in interpreting and applying complex legal principles, litigating over 1,700 appeals for VA disability benefits and presiding over 94 appeals as an Acting Veterans Law Judge. Along the way, she found her passion: serving those who fought for our Country. Propelled by this passion for veterans, she has received numerous accolades for excellence in writing and productivity and was selected to mentor newly hired attorneys and Veteran Law Judges. In her role at HPU Law, Prof. Castillo looks forward to sharing her love of veterans law with the next generation of lawyers.
As assistant dean for students, Castillo serves as the liaison between students and law school faculty and staff. She helps to integrate students into the law school and community, and ensures students uphold the Honor Code, understand policies and expectations, and manage student organizations and resources. She will teach veterans law and assign VA disability benefits appeals to students as director of the Veteran’s Law Clinic, which will launch in fall 2025. Castillo holds a B.A. and has been practicing as an attorney since passing the Virginia bar in 2013.