Jim Schultz
James D. Schultz | |
|---|---|
| Associate White House Counsel | |
| In office January 20, 2017 – November 24, 2017 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| General Counsel, Pennsylvania Governor's Office[1] | |
| In office July 2012 – November 2014 | |
| Governor | Tom Corbett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Galloway Township, NJ |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Michelle Schultz |
| Education | Widener University (JD) Temple University |
James D. "Jim" Schultz is an American lawyer, political pundit, and was an Associate White House Counsel for U.S. President Donald J. Trump, serving from January 20, 2017 to November 24, 2017.[2] 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.[3][4][5]
Early life
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 School of Law.[6]
Career
Schultz was the White House ethics lawyer and publicly clashed with former Office of Government Ethics chief Walter Shaub,[7] 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.[8]
Since leaving the White House, Schultz has become a regular commentator on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360°.[9]
Personal life
Jim and Michelle Schultz live in Philadelphia with their two daughters. Michelle is the Deputy General Counsel for SEPTA.[10][11]
References
- ^ "Gov. Corbett names James Schultz new general counsel; elevates position". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. July 29, 2012.
- ^ Gerstein, Josh (November 27, 2017). "Trump White House ethics lawyer exits". Politico.
- ^ Fitzgerald, Tom (January 23, 2017). "Philadelphia power lawyer joins Trump White House". Philadelphia Inquirer.
- ^ Blumenthal, Jeff (January 23, 2017). "Philadelphia lawyer picked as key Trump aide". Philadelphia Business Journal.
- ^ "Annual Report to Congress on White House Personnel" (PDF). The White House (official). White House Office. July 1, 2017.
- ^ 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 School of Law (1998), the Galloway, Atlantic County, native has spent his professional life volleying between the political and legal spheres."
- ^ Gerstein, Josh (November 27, 2017). "Trump White House ethics lawyer exits". Politico.
- ^ Fitzgerald, Tom (November 27, 2017). "Philly lawyer who counseled Trump returns to Cozen O'Connor". Philadelphia Inquirer.
- ^ "Jim Schultz Appears on CNN's AC360 To Discuss The CFBP Appointment". Grabien Inc.
- ^ Dillon, Hughe (December 22, 2014). "PHOTOS: Mark Segal's Annual Holiday Soiree". Philadelphia Magazine.
- ^ "Profile for Michelle Schultz". LinkedIn. Retrieved December 4, 2017.