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Zachary Young

Zachary Young

New Hyde Park Alternative Funds

New York, NY USA

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Zachary's work combines: Law, Business, and Accomplishing Goals

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Day In The Life

SVP, GC

I monitor ongoing legal and business issues that relate to the company.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

    Marmion Academy

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Political Science

    Marquette University

  • Graduate Degree

    MBA and Law

    Wake Forest University

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a SVP, GC:

Bachelor's Degree: Finance and Accounting

Graduate Degree: MBA and Law

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life took a while to figure out

  • 1.

    Passed the bar exam.

  • 2.

    Was admitted to being a lawyer.

  • 3.

    Completed a pro bono deal representation from start to finish.

  • 4.

    Participated in a 17 billion dollar deal.

  • 5.

    Made a career change to become an in-house lawyer.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Teachers:

    Don't get ahead of yourself and don't try to be too fast. Don't get too caught up in stuff you cannot control.

  • How I responded:

    Not taking in personally, but rather using it as constructive criticism and not negative discouragement.

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • Seek financial aid from organizations seeking to help students.