Zachary Young
SVP, GC
New Hyde Park Alternative Funds
New York, NY USA
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Passed the bar exam.
Was admitted to being a lawyer.
Completed a pro bono deal representation from start to finish.
Participated in a 17 billion dollar deal.
Made a career change to become an in-house lawyer.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Marmion Academy
Marmion Academy
Bachelor
Political Science
Marquette University
Political Science
Marquette University
Graduate
MBA and Law
Wake Forest University
MBA and Law
Wake Forest University
Career
SVP, GC
I monitor ongoing legal and business issues that relate to the company.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Law
Business
Accomplishing Goals
Day to Day
It all depends. I never really know what a day will entail. Deals can mess up overnight, which causes catchup all day. Other times you expect it and other times it can be a weird silence when there is a slip-up or further deliberation is needed. My main tips for "surviving" are to asses the priorities, make mental lists, and make room for adapting.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Reaching out with a purpose. If it's something you are interested in, pursue it. Create roadmaps of where you want to go. Expand networks and experiences. Everything is networking based.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Bachelor
Finance and Accounting
Finance and Accounting
Graduate
MBA and Law
MBA and Law
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
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."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
Q&A
Interviewed By
Anonymous Student
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