Overview

Gina Kastel is chair of Faegre Drinker, a global law firm of more than 1,200 lawyers and consultants with one shared focus: the client. Gina oversees the firm’s strategic direction and growth and is committed to bringing excellence and a spirit of true partnership to Faegre Drinker’s clients, colleagues and communities. She believes that strong relationships built through collaboration and cross-service drive high impact results for clients and the firm.

Gina has served in multiple firm leadership roles, including as a member of the firm’s board and executive team since 2015 and as Faegre Baker Daniels’ chief operating partner. Gina helped guide Faegre Baker Daniels through its combination with Drinker Biddle & Reath. She previously led the firm’s health care group. In her legal practice, Gina helps health care and nonprofit organizations navigate regulatory complexity and manage legal risk. She takes a pragmatic, business-focused approach to client counseling and advising.

Related Industries

Credentials

Bar Admissions

Minnesota

Education

Harvard Law School
J.D. magna cum laude (1999)

University of Notre Dame
B.A. with highest honors, Phi Beta Kappa (1992)

Insights & Events

Leadership & Community

Professional Associations

  • Minnesota State Bar Association — Health Law Section (Past member of Governing Council, Chair) and Nonprofit Corporations Committee

Civic Activities

  • Twin Cities Diversity in Practice – Board Member
  • Convent of the Visitation School — Board Member
  • Mitchell Hamline School of Law — Health Law Institute Advisory Board
  • Jeremiah Program — Past Board Member
  • Ten Thousand Things Theater Company — Past Board Member 

Firm Leadership

  • Chair, 2023-present
  • Board member, 2015-present
  • Executive Partner, 2020-23
  • Faegre Baker Daniels — Vice Chair and Chief Operating Partner, 2017-20

Honors

  • Minnesota Lawyer — Top Women in Law, 2023
  • Twin Cities Business — Notable Women in Law, 2022 
  • Twin Cities Business — TCB 100 People to Know, 2021
  • Minnesota 500 — The Most Powerful Business Leaders in Minnesota, 2020-21
  • Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal — Women in Business2016