Max Kogan
Alpine,USA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Arthur Gershfeld Law Offices
New York, NY
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Shadowed a criminal defense attorney in daily legal practice, gaining exposure to real-world criminal litigation.
- Observed court proceedings, including arraignments, motion hearings, and trial preparations in New York courts.
- Attended legal discussions and debriefings to learn about ethical considerations, legal tactics, and courtroom decorum.
- Familiarized with case files, legal terminology, and documentation as part of an immersive educational experience.
Research Assistant
Elon University
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Conducted comprehensive research on South African parliamentary foreign policy, analyzing press releases, Hansard records, and inter-parliamentary engagements.
- Produced detailed case studies on key foreign policy issues, including South Africa's stance on Israel-Palestine, Russia-Ukraine, and the Omar al-Bashir ICC case.
- Compiled timelines, synthesized data across official records and media, and drafted structured reports highlighting parliamentary diplomacy trends and institutional narratives.
Swimming Instructor
Private Lessons
NJ
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Taught hundreds of students, ages 4 months to 12 years old, with different swimming abilities how to swim in group and private lessons.
- Learned how to instruct kids with special needs to ensure their success in swimming.
- Participated in a 3-week-long instructor training program to prepare for the job.
- Conducted private lessons under my own employment after August 2024.
Intern
Brooklyn District Attorney's Office
Brooklyn, NY
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Assigned to the Green Zone, assisting with casework and legal processes in various stages of criminal proceedings.
- Listened to and analyzed recorded calls from Rikers Island to gather intelligence and flag relevant information for ongoing investigations.
- Attended and observed proceedings in Criminal, Supreme, and Family Courts; assisted with preparing court-related documentation.
- Answered and directed calls at the front desk; handled sensitive inquiries with discretion and professionalism.
Education
BA - Political Science A.B.
Elon University
Elon, NC05.2027
High School Diploma -
Tenafly High School
Tenafly, NJ06.2024
Extracurricular Activities
Member
Teen Israel Leadership Council, Whippany, NJ, 08/01/22, 08/31/24,
- Worked with other students to develop ways to be able to fight antisemitism on college campuses and online.
- Attended Washington D.C. lobby mission to the US Capitol in June 2023 to meet with members of Congress.
- Organized food boxes for families in need for the Passover holidays.
Timeline
Intern
Arthur Gershfeld Law Offices
06.2025 - 08.2025
Research Assistant
Elon University
01.2025 - 05.2025
Intern
Brooklyn District Attorney's Office
07.2023 - 07.2023
Swimming Instructor
Private Lessons
08.2022 - 08.2024
BA - Political Science A.B.
Elon University
High School Diploma -
Tenafly High School
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