Author: Darien Smith '16

Darien is in his second year at NYU Law and spent his childhood growing up in Chicago, California, and Hawaii. He received a BBA in finance with a minor in mathematics from the University of Miami in 2013. His professional interests include economics, distressed mergers and acquisitions, and international law and business. Darien worked for Goldman Sachs during his 1L summer, and will be working for Stroock & Stroock & Lavan in their New York office this upcoming summer. Outside of law school, he is a huge foodie and enjoys traveling, weight training, and live music.

Darien Smith '16

Learning Social Entrepreneurship and the Law

I want to be the best social entrepreneur the world has ever seen, and my legal education will play a large part in that.

Darien Smith '16

Early Retirement: An Inspiring Visitor to NYU Law Abroad in Shanghai

Why is an 81-year-old still flying around the world on business trips?

Darien Smith '16

Shanghai Surprises

Before leaving New York for Shanghai, I never imagined two bustling global financial centers 8,000 miles away from each other would be so similar.

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