Jim Schultz

James David Schultz[3] (born July 7, 1972)[2][4] is an American lawyer and political pundit and was an Associate White House Counsel for U.S. President Donald Trump, serving from January 20, 2017 to November 24, 2017.[5] Schultz was part of the legal team at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland and the Trump Transition Team. He reported to White House Counsel Don McGahn.[6][7][8]

James D. Schultz
Associate White House Counsel
In office
January 20, 2017 – November 24, 2017
PresidentDonald Trump
General Counsel to the Governor of Pennsylvania[1]
In office
July 2012 – November 2014
GovernorTom Corbett
Personal details
Born
James David Schultz

(1972-07-07) July 7, 1972
Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.[2]
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Michelle Schultz
Children2
EducationTemple University (BA)
Widener University (JD)

Early life and education

Schultz grew up in Galloway Township, New Jersey and graduated from Temple University in 1995 before completing his J.D. in 1998 at Widener University Commonwealth Law School.[9]

Career

Schultz was the White House ethics lawyer and publicly clashed with former Office of Government Ethics chief Walter Shaub,[10] who was forced to resign after publicly criticizing the White House over disagreements involving ethics and financial disclosure issues.

In November 2017, Schultz returned to Cozen and O'Connor, a Philadelphia-based law firm. He stated that it was always his plan to leave the White House before the end of the year, and had agreed to these terms with White House Counsel Don McGahn when he started.[11] In September 2020, he left Cozen and O'Connor to lead the Local Government Advocacy Team for the Northeast Region in the Philadelphia and Washington, DC offices of the Holland & Knight law firm.[12][13]

Since leaving the White House, Schultz has become a regular commentator on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360°.[14]

Personal life

Jim and his wife, Michelle Schultz, live in Philadelphia with their two daughters. Michelle is the Deputy General Counsel for SEPTA.[15][16]

References
  1. "Gov. Corbett names James Schultz new general counsel; elevates position". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. July 29, 2012.
  2. He quit the White House but he still backs Trump (December 8, 2017
  3. https://www.padisciplinaryboard.org/for-the-public/find-attorney/attorney-detail/83417
  4. United States Public Records, 1970-2009 (Pennsylvania, 2005)
  5. Gerstein, Josh (November 27, 2017). "Trump White House ethics lawyer exits". Politico.
  6. Fitzgerald, Tom (January 23, 2017). "Philadelphia power lawyer joins Trump White House". Philadelphia Inquirer.
  7. Blumenthal, Jeff (January 23, 2017). "Philadelphia lawyer picked as key Trump aide". Philadelphia Business Journal.
  8. "Annual Report to Congress on White House Personnel" (PDF). The White House (official). White House Office. July 1, 2017.
  9. Blumenthal, Jeff. "Philadelphia lawyer picked as key Trump aide", Philadelphia Business Journal, January 23, 2017. Accessed November 15, 2017. "Since graduating from Temple University (1995) — where he played varsity football — and Widener University Commonwealth Law School (1998), the Galloway, Atlantic County, native has spent his professional life volleying between the political and legal spheres."
  10. Gerstein, Josh (November 27, 2017). "Trump White House ethics lawyer exits". Politico.
  11. Fitzgerald, Tom (November 27, 2017). "Philly lawyer who counseled Trump returns to Cozen O'Connor". Philadelphia Inquirer.
  12. "James Schultz Joins Holland & Knight's Philadelphia Office | News | Holland & Knight". www.hklaw.com. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
  13. "Jim Schultz | Professionals | Holland & Knight". www.hklaw.com. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
  14. "Jim Schultz Appears on CNN's AC360 To Discuss The CFBP Appointment". Grabien Inc.
  15. Dillon, Hughe (December 22, 2014). "PHOTOS: Mark Segal's Annual Holiday Soiree". Philadelphia Magazine.
  16. "Profile for Michelle Schultz". LinkedIn. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
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