New Graduate Profile: Victoria Zanoudakis
Our class of 2020 graduates are actively engaged in the permanent job search and you can help! To connect with any of our talented class of 2020 graduates, please contact Assistant Dean for Student and Career Services, Sarah Beznoska, at s.beznoskanull@csuohio.nulledu.
Meet Victoria Zanoudakis, class of 2020 graduate and October 2020 Ohio bar taker. Victoria is eager to use her strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with people as well as her strong research and writing skills to secure a position in an in-house legal department, human resources department, or working in employment law.
What motivated you to attend law school?
I have always known I wanted to work with people and be a champion to those who need one. While there are many ways to meet those goals, the law seemed like the right path for me. I appreciate the competitiveness, drive, and passion it takes to become a lawyer.
Tell us about your legal work experience (law clerk, externship, internship, etc.).
My first legal position was with The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland as an extern. I worked in the Domestic Relations Group, learning the ins and outs of divorce and child support. I continued my experience in domestic relations by clerking with Judge Diane Palos at the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas and later clerking for Rosenthal | Thurman | Lane, LLC, in downtown Cleveland. Throughout my experience, I’ve written countless briefs, memoranda, and motions, while sharpening my research and communication skills.
What are the best qualities you will bring to a legal employer?
I pride myself on being a puzzle solver. I like to look at situations from many different angles to find the best way to resolve the issue. I also have extensive experience in managerial and coordination positions, and I love to work with a team.
What are your goals for your legal career?
Although my background is in domestic relations, I hope to find myself in a position of in-house counsel, human resources, or employment law. My goal is to have a happy work-life balance while maintaining a strong and progressive work ethic. My greatest hope is to find a position that I am passionate about with people I enjoy working with.