Alix Goldstein

You worked in Amsterdam for a time, yes?

Yes! I did my Master’s degree there in urban geography. I was interested in affordable housing and racial segregation and how that affected feelings of belonging to a neighborhood. After I graduated, I worked for a non-profit in the social housing sector. I organized conferences and field visits where social housing associations, research institutes, and private business would gather to discuss topics like tenant engagement, collective and cooperative housing, financing models for affordable housing, energy efficient retrofitting of homes, or intergenerational living. I later opened my own consulting firm to help provide these organizations with country-specific knowledge on European affordable housing policy. However, I eventually decided consulting and non-profit work had its limitations, so I decided to pursue a law degree, and I soon applied to Boyd! 

And you also have worked for Boyd alum Ben Lehavi ('15). What's that been like?

Ben is fantastic. He owns his own firm, Ben’s Law, and I worked for him as a case manager. The firm mainly caters to business and real estate owners in the valley, and I have worked on a range of projects from business litigation to company formations. Ben has used his valuable time to guide me in the practical experiences of being an attorney. He is an incredible mentor.  

What was your #1 takeaway from your first semester of law school?

The importance of a work-life balance. I always felt alert and refreshed on the days I stuck to an 8 a.m.-5 p.m. workday. I’m going to make sure I prioritize that through Spring semester.

What are you most looking forward to doing once life returns to normal?

Competitive ultimate frisbee! I have played ultimate frisbee for a decade, and I’m ready to get back on the field and start practicing with my club team. I’m looking forward to summer tournaments (fingers crossed)!