Claire Castro’s Partner in Crime

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Claire Castro is the perfect candidate for a national platform against sexual harassment in the workplace. Claire is the National Sexual Assault Public Awareness Month Partner of the month. She has been fighting to make our work environment safer and has pushed for legislation to make it mandatory that workplaces maintain a no-harassment policy. She has been an advocate for victims and their survivors, including sexual assault survivors of the military. She has helped introduce legislation to empower survivors, provide resources for them, and train employers to prevent and address harassment within their own companies.

Claire is a survivor, a lawyer, and a progressive leader. As a former prosecutor, she understands the complexities of sexual assault cases and knows what it takes to build a strong legal case. Her tenacious approach and high regard for the opinions of colleagues both as a prosecutor and defense attorney have earned her the respect and admiration of colleagues in both areas of her career. Claire’s success as a prosecutor and defense attorney has made her a sought-after resource for other attorneys and legal scholars. Claire also serves as an instructor at the Center for Labor and Employment Law at Cornell University.

Claire is an energetic and tireless partner in crime. Her knowledge of sexual violence and our nation’s response to it brings a unique and invaluable perspective to any discussions on these issues. Claire is an advocate for victims of all ages, races, and genders. As a National Sexual Assault Public Awareness Month Partner, she knows that every woman should have the confidence that if she reports the abuse or harassment, that she will be believed.

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