Charlie Galbraith, Counsel, Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton, 35
Job: I focus on representing American Indian tribes and tribal entities, using all the legal, political and administrative tools available to protect their right to self-government and to build a better future for their people. The unique government-to-government relationship tribes have with the US and tribes’ deep responsibilities to their people, neighbors, environment and future generations requires comprehensive legal and political representation.
Career highlights: Working with great teams of people to pass legislation that protects and expands the rights of Indian tribes; prosecuting white-collar criminals as a federal prosecutor.
Why this career: Because baseball didn’t work out for me. It turns out Major League teams don’t have much use for slow outfielders who can’t hit a changeup.
Where you grew up: Phoenix, AZ
Why DC: I came for a job with the government.
First job: Washing rental cars outside in the Phoenix summer.
Family: Parents in Arizona, brother in New York, and I’m considering adopting a cat.
Free time: Traveling, playing baseball, running marathons, reading, biking, skiing, hiking, and trying to learn to swim well enough not to drown in my upcoming triathlon.
10 years from now: Either representing Indian tribes or returning to another job somewhere in government.
Favorite vacation spots: Big Sur, The Grand Canyon, most National Parks and anywhere on the South Island of New Zealand.
Bucket list: Visit every National Park and every baseball stadium, attend the Olympic opening ceremonies, speak Navajo and Spanish, play the guitar, and be the oldest person to climb Mt. Everest.
Daily habit: Coffee and some type of exercise every day.
Startling fact: I’ve played baseball every season since age 6.
