Tobias Russell is a strategic research associate at Pacific Legal Foundation, where he focuses on environmental law and supports research in PLF’s other practice areas. His research helps inform litigation and legal policy efforts that advance individual freedom.
Tobias earned his B.A. in political science from UC Davis as a Regents Scholar, graduating with honors in 2024. His coursework in Constitutional Law—including civil liberties, equal protection and due process, and the structure of government—deepened his long-standing belief in limited government. His views have been heavily influenced by George Orwell, Thomas Sowell, and the COVID-19 era of American politics.
Tobias joined PLF as a strategic research intern in January 2025. Inspired by PLF’s mission and the power of research to advance liberty, he later became a full-time associate. He remains committed to protecting individual rights and empowering people to live free from undue government interference.
He lives near the Sacramento River with his best friend from college. In his free time, he enjoys boxing, hiking, watching sports, and tending to his pet fish.