Overview
Kevin Costello is an associate in the Antitrust and Competition Practice Group in the firm's San Francisco office.
Areas of Practice
Kevin's practice focuses on complex litigation, with an emphasis on antitrust and competition issues. He also represents corporations in business and intellectual property disputes.
Prior to law school, Kevin worked in sales for a prominent San Francisco technology company. During law school, he worked as a law clerk to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai, as well as former FCC and California Public Utilities Commissioner Rachelle Chong. At Hastings, Kevin served as Senior Symposium Editor on the Hastings Law Journal. He also worked as a Teaching Assistant for a first year Legal Research and Writing Class and as a Research Assistant to UC Hastings Dean David Faigman.
Insights
Articles
Antitrust Law Blog
- "Privacy Now Looms Large in Antitrust Enforcement," September 21, 2021
- "Congress Misses Opportunity to Bolster Flagging Cartel Enforcement through Whistleblowers," February 23, 2021
Eye On Privacy Blog
- "Privacy Playing Increased Role in Antitrust Enforcement," October 5, 2021
Practices
Education
J.D., University of California, Hastings, 2020, summa cum laude, Valedictorian, Order of the Coif
B.A., Colgate University, 2016, magna cum laude
Clerkships
- Judicial Extern for the Honorable William Alsup, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California.
Admissions
- California