From C-Suites to Refugees, Ricardo Castro Knows Crisis

Ricardo Castro is no stranger to crisis. In fact, he thrives on it.

As general counsel of George Soros’ Open Society Foundation, and lead attorney at the Clinton Foundation 2016, he learned how to work for “people who are lightning rods,” and roll up his sleeves for a wide range of fast-paced and high-profile legal work.

Things were no different on Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, Castro’s first day as general counsel of the International Rescue Committee, a humanitarian organization that provides emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees. It was just three days after President Donald Trump issued the first ...