Maxwell Melnik
Maxwell Melnik

Maxwell Melnik

Not Yet Admitted

Palo Alto

Introduction

Maxwell is a member of the firm’s Complex Litigation practice.

While earning his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, Maxwell Melnik served as a clinical student for the Samuelson Law, Technology, and Public Policy Clinic. There, he worked on behalf of ACLU NorCal on a project involving privacy rights and technology policy.

He was a summer associate at Ashurst Perkins Coie in 2025.

Education & credentials

  • University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, J.D., 2026
  • The Ohio State University, B.A., New Media and Communication Technology, 2020
  • Perkins Coie, Palo Alto, CA, Summer Associate, 2025
  • San Francisco City Attorney’s Office, San Francisco, CA, Legal Intern, 2024

Impact

  • Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), 2021