Elizabeth A. Castillo

Overview

Elizabeth is an associate attorney in O’Hagan Meyer’s Philadelphia office, focusing on appellate advocacy and litigation. She represents clients in a diverse range of complex claims, including those involving discrimination, retaliation, personal injury, and civil rights.

Before joining O’Hagan Meyer, Elizabeth gained experience as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Kevin M. Dougherty of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and judicial intern for the Honorable Juan R. Sánchez of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. She also grew her skills at a boutique litigation firm, defending institutional clients against complex liability claims such as discrimination, retaliation, professional liability, and wrongful death actions.

Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Arts from George Washington University. She earned her Juris Doctor from Temple University School of Law, graduating at the top of her class. She remains committed to social justice, continuing to represent clients through Temple’s Sheller Center for Social Justice. She is also fluent in Spanish.

Professional

• Member, Philadelphia Bar Association