In May 2024, Wilson Sonsini partner Kassandra Castillo was named among the 2024 “Asian Pacific Islander Leaders of Influence” in a special supplement by the San Diego Business Journal. The publication recognizes these industry leaders for their contributions and commitments to the legal industry and their communities.

The first person of color to become partner in the San Diego corporate group at Wilson Sonsini, Kassandra helps life sciences innovators and investors bring cutting-edge therapeutics to market-and change patient lives. The accompanying profile highlights certain notable venture capital financing transactions on which Kassandra has advised, including her representation of Novo Holdings as lead investor in several multi-million-dollar transactions, SpyGlass Pharma on its $90 million Series C financing, and Tempo Therapeutics on its $12 million Series A financing. A passionate advocate of diversity, Kassandra is also a leader within Athena, an organization that empowers women in STEM.

Click here to view Kassandra’s full profile and the complete list of “API Leaders of Influence 2024.”