Going into Law with an Economics Major

Join us for an informal conversation with MSU Economics alum Katerina Powers, a former Econ student and current federal prosecutor. Just 10 years out from MSU, Katerina will talk candidly about her path from economics at MSU to law school and a career in criminal prosecution, what she wishes she had known as a student, and some of the decisions, opportunities, and lessons that shaped her career along the way.

This is meant to be a conversation, not a formal lecture—so grab some food, bring your questions, and feel free to ask about law school, careers, using an economics degree, or navigating life after college. There is no dress code, come as you are.

Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. | BCC Minskoff Pavilion, Room 220

All students are welcome. Come for the food, stay for the conversation!

Katerina will also stick around after the event for anyone who would like to talk or ask questions one-on-one.

Her bio is included below for anyone who would like to learn more about her background and career path.

BIO

Katerina Powers is a federal criminal prosecutor whose career has taken her from economic research and antitrust to criminal prosecution.

Katerina graduated with high honors with a B.A. in Economics from Michigan State University in 2015. As an undergraduate, she was a member of the inaugural class of Econ Scholars and served as a teaching assistant for introductory microeconomics and macroeconomics sections. Her interest in applying economics outside the classroom led her to the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, where she worked in the Economic Research Department. There, she worked with a group developing stress testing models for the insurance industry in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis and co-authored research with senior economists examining changes in consumer demand for life insurance.