Waldron Career Conversation with Khoury Cooper '08, JD'13: Corporate Counsel with Google's Youtube Division
Release Date: 01/03/2023
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info_outlineThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation Khoury Cooper ’08 JD’13, who is currently a Corporate Counsel in the Youtube Division of Google after Graduating from Northwestern with a Political Science Major and a JD in Law.
Khoury shares stories about Impactful Classes, Fraternity Life, Going Back to Law School, Choosing a Career Path, Working in Music at Amazon, Work-Life Priorities, and Networking!
Timestamps:
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- 1:00: Impactful Northwestern Courses and Programs
- 3:55: Impactful Extracurriculars
- 6:10: Deciding to Go to Law School
- 8:15 First Job After School
- 9:55: How Did You Pick Your Career Path
- 11:55: Working Before Grad School
- 13:45: Working in Music
- 18:00: Working in Chicago and Priorities
- 21:05: Networking Advice
- 23:30: Arts & Sciences Background