Meet our Newest Intern: Zoey Chotiner

Zoey Chotiner is a law student at Nova Southeastern University where she is a member of the Health Law Society, Phi Alpha Delta, and a representative of the Student Wellness branch. Learn more about Zoey below.

What sparked your interest in pursuing law?

I always had an interest in healthcare and entered college studying Microbiology with the intention of attending medical school. I then took a class called Mass Incarceration and Public Health, which introduced me to the intersection of healthcare, law, and the justice system. From there, I developed an interest in Criminology and added a minor in Health Management and Policy, where I learned about healthcare from a more legal and business-focused perspective. I also took a Health Law course and really enjoyed it. These experiences ultimately led me to pursue a law degree and explore my growing interests in health law and the legal field.

What area of law interests you most?

Currently, I am most interested in health law. At NSU Law, I hope to pursue the Health Law Concentration and learn more about the different opportunities within the field. However, I also interned at the Public Defender’s Office this summer and really enjoyed learning about criminal law and seeing how litigators approach their work.

What’s one thing you hope to take away from your experience here?

I hope to gain more writing and research experience, especially on relevant health law topics. I also hope to learn more about the field and the different areas health law can involve while making meaningful connections that can help me throughout my future career.

Where do you see yourself growing professionally over the next few years?

Over the next few years, I hope to continue building my legal skills while exploring the different areas of health law. After law school, I would like to work at a firm practicing health law, while remaining open to other areas of law that may interest me throughout my studies and experiences.

What do you enjoy outside of school and work?

Outside of school and work, I enjoy working out and going on long walks. I love going to the beach and spending time with my friends, family, and dog. I also enjoy trying fun restaurants, traveling when I can, and visiting long-distance friends. Another interest of mine is social media and content creation, and I have enjoyed creating TikToks for multiple brands.