Seton Hill Political Science Alum Joins Sony as In-House Attorney
In 2018, Fraser Goodlad graduated from Seton Hill University with his bachelor’s degree in political science and history. He then attended Amory School of Law in Georgia to earn his Juris Doctor.
Goodlad began his legal career at Linklaters, working on their Mergers & Acquisitions team in New York. During his five years with the international law firm, he worked on cross-border transactions, ranging from public M&A to venture capital investments. Goodlad recently transitioned into his position as a business affairs attorney with Sony.
Although his academic and professional career have taken him all over the world, Goodlad fondly remembers the sense of home he found at Seton Hill.
Originally from Worcestershire, Great Britain, Goodlad says The Hill felt like home despite being thousands of miles from his family. He found community through Seton Hill’s Office of Global and Cultural Connections, as well as the Men’s Soccer team.
Goodlad credits Dean of Students Keisha Jimmerson for helping him feel that way. “[She was] the most welcoming presence any international student could ask for and gives a solid foundation without which I couldn’t have succeeded in the United States,” he says.
He also credits his soccer coaches, Dan McCarty and Dil Chaggar, for helping shape his experience. “[They] gave me the chance to come to Seton Hill to play soccer and instilled a sense of discipline and love for teamwork which has never left me,” he shares.
This year, Goodlad was recognized as a GOLD Award recipient. The GOLD Award recognizes recent Seton Hill University graduates for their exceptional early career success, community leadership, and significant personal achievements. In addition to receiving the award, he spoke as part of the Griffins On The Rise panel to share his experiences and advice with current students.
Goodlad began his legal career at Linklaters, working on their Mergers & Acquisitions team in New York. During his five years with the international law firm, he worked on cross-border transactions, ranging from public M&A to venture capital investments. Goodlad recently transitioned into his position as a business affairs attorney with Sony.
Although his academic and professional career have taken him all over the world, Goodlad fondly remembers the sense of home he found at Seton Hill.
Originally from Worcestershire, Great Britain, Goodlad says The Hill felt like home despite being thousands of miles from his family. He found community through Seton Hill’s Office of Global and Cultural Connections, as well as the Men’s Soccer team.
Goodlad credits Dean of Students Keisha Jimmerson for helping him feel that way. “[She was] the most welcoming presence any international student could ask for and gives a solid foundation without which I couldn’t have succeeded in the United States,” he says.
He also credits his soccer coaches, Dan McCarty and Dil Chaggar, for helping shape his experience. “[They] gave me the chance to come to Seton Hill to play soccer and instilled a sense of discipline and love for teamwork which has never left me,” he shares.
This year, Goodlad was recognized as a GOLD Award recipient. The GOLD Award recognizes recent Seton Hill University graduates for their exceptional early career success, community leadership, and significant personal achievements. In addition to receiving the award, he spoke as part of the Griffins On The Rise panel to share his experiences and advice with current students.