In 2023, Audrey Koontz spent the summer in Washington, D.C. as an intern in the Occupational Safety and Health Division of the U.S. Department of Labor. One year later, she heads back to the nation’s capital as a member of USC Gould School of Law’s Class of 2024 and with a position as an Honors Attorney for the Department of Labor.
What are your plans after graduation?
I am so excited to return to Washington, D.C., and the Department of Labor! The Honors Program offers so many unique learning opportunities, and the museums and embassies host interesting events throughout the year. I look forward to being a part of it.
What will you remember most fondly from your time at Gould?
I will always remember how, when we were going through our first few weeks of cold-calls as 1Ls, my classmates went out of their way to give kudos to the students who were called on. That sense of community has remained with me ever since. At the same time, participating in Gould’s externship program and the Workers’ Rights Clinic helped me explore my areas of interest while actively giving back to my community — they were the highlight of my educational experience.
Is there anything else you want people to know about you?
I am incredibly thankful to my parents and sister for always supporting me on my educational journey, and to my aunt and uncle for making L.A. my home away from home.
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