Max Tarshis
Aspiring law student interested in the connection between technology, AI, and law. Graduated from Sonoma State University with a 4.0 cumulative GPA and departmental distinction. Experience spans from reproductive rights policy research to plaintiff-side personal injury work.
Projects
Aug 2026 – Present
Developer & Founder
Developing an AI chatbot that uses public court records to generate readable, usable case briefs with direct citations.
Resume
Work Experience
Jun 2026 – Present
Law Clerk
Young Law Group — Cotati, CA
Conducted research for personal injury cases, including compiling online reviews, finding company policies, researching city ordinances, and requesting records. Developed software for tracing and finding IP addresses and other information within emails, managed technical projects, and drafted motions and memos.
Aug 2025 – May 2026
Peer Writing Mentor
Sonoma State University — Rohnert Park, CA
Selected through a competitive application process to provide one-on-one writing tutoring. Helped students develop writing and college skills, including scheduling meetings with professors and applying to graduate programs.
May 2024 – Aug 2024
Summer Research Assistant
Sonoma State University — Rohnert Park, CA
Worked with Dr. Cynthia Boaz through the Social Science Undergraduate Research Initiative (SSURI) to research abortion access and its impacts nationwide. Researched and coded state statutes and developed a spreadsheet comparing access levels.
Education
Aug 2022 – May 2026
B.A. Political Science
Sonoma State University — Rohnert Park, CA · GPA: 4.0 · Summa Cum Laude · Departmental Distinction
Senior Thesis: “Do Federal Environmental Statutes Rely on Nonpartisan Scientific Institutions?” Activities included Young Democrats of America (2024–2026) and Judicial Board Leader, Alpha Epsilon Pi (2023–2025).
Skills
Academic research & policy analysis · Data collection, documentation & writing · Tutoring & peer mentorship · Public speaking · G Suite & Microsoft Office
Certification
- College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) Tutor Certification
On-Campus Involvement (past, while a student)
- Young Democrats of America, SSU Charter — member, 2024–2026 (graduated)
- Alpha Epsilon Pi — Judicial Board Leader, 2023–2025
Contact
Email — maxwelltarshis@gmail.com
LinkedIn — linkedin.com/in/maxwelltarshis