Nathan Begeal ’27
Nathan Begeal ’27
JD Student
Hometown
Alexandria, Louisiana
Undergraduate Institution
Louisiana State University
Undergraduate Major
Political Science
Year of Undergraduate Graduation
2024
Area(s) of Legal Interest
Asset Management, Corporate Governance, Executive Compensation
In terms of support and resources, what do you recommend to prospective students considering Northeastern Law?
I recommend that prospective students take advantage of the opportunity to speak with current students. Current students can provide a candid and practical perspective on classes, workload, co-op experiences, student life, and what it is actually like to navigate Northeastern Law. Those conversations can help prospective students better understand the program and make a more informed decision about whether it is the right fit for them.
What extracurricular activities have you been involved with at Northeastern?
Executive Board, Northeastern University Law Review; Asian Pacific American Law Student Association; Privacy and Technology Law Society; Business Law Society; First Generation Law Association
What has been your favorite part about doing co-op while at Northeastern Law? Can you describe the experience?
My favorite part of co-op at Northeastern Law has been the opportunity to translate the legal research, writing, and analytical skills I developed in the classroom into substantive professional work across a range of legal and business settings. I recently completed my second co-op with BNY Investments on the Proxy Voting and Corporate Governance team, where I researched complex public-company governance issues, including executive compensation, management and shareholder proposals, board structure, and matters affecting institutional investors, and I will return to BNY in Spring 2027 for my final co-op. My first co-op was with the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, Division of Occupational Licensure, where I worked on regulatory and administrative law matters. I also serve as a Research Assistant on an AI legislation research project run by Brown University’s Center for Technological Responsibility, Reimagination, and Redesign, part of Brown’s Data Science Institute. These experiences have shown me how a legal education can translate into a wide range of professional settings, including opportunities beyond traditional legal practice.