Joseph Castro (JD '22) Wins 2023 Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Award

Pepperdine Caruso Law alumnus Joseph Castro (JD '22) has been named a 2023 Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Award winner by the Academic Board of the Burton Awards. The award is an honor given to only 25 article writers from entries submitted by the nation's top law schools.

The program, which is run in association with the Library of Congress, presented by lead sponsor Law360, and co-sponsored by the American Bar Association, is dedicated to rewarding great achievements in law, with a special emphasis on writing and reform and the award winners are selected by judges and law school professors, including professors from Harvard Law School, Georgetown Law Center, and UC Berkeley Law School.

Castro will be recognized for his achievement at an awards ceremony in Washington D.C. with judges and leading members of the legal community as part of the program. The awards ceremony will be followed by a reception, gala, and performance by comedian and late-night talk show host, Seth Meyers.