Cooper Binsky '15
Cooper Binsky '15
Attorney
In what ways do you feel your major in history helped to prepare you for your current career? Are there any skills that you developed as an undergraduate history major that are essential to your work? And can you give us an example (or examples) of this?
Being a successful litigator requires the ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally. As a litigator, you are constantly advocating for your client, whether it be on paper or arguing in court. To advocate successfully, a litigator must be able to research effectively and analyze complex issues. As a history major, I was constantly writing and presenting papers after extensive research. This allowed me to develop the skills needed to be an effective writer and orator which have helped me succeed as an attorney.
Are there any other reflections on your time in the History Department that you'd like us to include in your spotlight?
I really enjoyed the wide range of history classes that were offered each semester. This allowed me to learn more about topics I was already somewhat familiar with, like US at War in the 20th and 21st Century with Professor Napoli, as well as topics I had never really been exposed to in a meaningful way, like Russian History to the Great Reform with Professor O’Keeffe. Moreover, the History Department’s professors’ passion for the subjects they taught—especially Professor O’Keeffe—was infectious and inspiring.
