Alumni Directory

Eric Anders

Senior Director-Legal Counsel
HGS - Hinduja Global Solutions

School Information

School: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign/Loyola University Chicago School of Law

College Major: Engineering

 Years at College Works: 2005

Career Information

Working For: HGS – Hinduja Global Solutions

Title: Senior Director-Legal Counsel

Industry: Technology

Brief Description of Duties / Responsibilities:

• Responsible for review, negotiation, and execution of all major commercial contracts across North America and the Caribbean • Manage litigation for employment matters, contract disputes, and any other key issues facing our operations • Perform as lead counsel for business integration and expansion across the Americas

What Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?

Passing the bar exam.

College Works Career Impact

In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?

College Works Painting was a unique experience in my life.

How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?

After graduation I think it looked good on my resume.

What do you want to tell your clients about what it meant to work with them and how it has helped you get to where you are today?

I hope you were happy with my work.

What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?

Helped me learn how to manage people.

If you had to come up with a one line slogan for CW, what would it be?

Works for you. Works for us.

Advice

What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?

Ask around to get a good understanding of what it actually takes.

Many college students struggle to choose between an internship specific to their target industry or doing CW. What advice would you give them on this subject if they wanted to enter your career field?

If you are absolutely sure about your career field and can find something relevant, that might be better. If you’re looking for something to cement a good work ethic, College Works Painting is a great way to do it.

What’s your best advice for someone interested in entering your career field?

Work your butt off in law school. One of your jobs either during a summer of law school or the first one after you graduate will define your career arc.