Jim Schultz

Schultz was born in Atlantic City and 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 SchoolBlumenthal, Jeff. [https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2017/01/23/philadelphia-lawyer-picked-as-key-trump-aide.html "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."

During law school, Schultz served as a student law clerk for the Honorable Thomas G. Saylor of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and immediately following law school, he served as a law clerk to the late Honorable Vincent A. Cirillo, President Judge Emeritus of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania.{{cite web |url=https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/s/schultz-james |title=Jim Schultz |publisher=Holland & Knight LLP |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411051241/https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/s/schultz-james |archivedate=2021-04-11 |accessdate=2024-03-04 }}

• U.S. Attorney's Office United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Schultz served as a senior aide to the U.S. Attorney, focusing on public policy initiatives and liaising with various government and law enforcement entities.
• George W. Bush 2004 presidential campaign: He served as the regional field director for the 2004 Bush-Cheney presidential campaign.

General Counsel (2012-2014): Schultz was the general Counsel for Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett. During this time, he provided legal advice on government contracting, procurement, trade, transportation, and infrastructure.

• Senior Associate Counsel and Special Assistant to the President of the United States in the Office of White House Counsel (2017)
• Liaised with the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) and the General Services Administration (GSA).
• Played a role in drafting and reviewing executive orders.
• Participated in the selection process for United States Attorneys and federal judges.
• Served as a White House ethics official, advising on compliance issues related to various acts (Ethics Act, Hatch Act, STOCK Act, etc.).
• Contributed to the presidential transition team.
• Served on the legal team for the 2016 Republican National Convention.

Governor's Office, Pennsylvania (July 2012-November 2014): Schultz served as General Counsel to Governor Tom Corbett, managing a legal team of nearly 500 lawyers. This role encompassed providing legal advice on major procurements, transactions, litigation, legislation, and regulations for the Governor's administration and various Commonwealth agencies. His work covered many areas: agriculture, finance, education, energy, environment, healthcare, labor, municipal finance, pensions, taxation, and transportation. Additionally, he oversaw internal investigations and state agency interactions with the federal government on legal matters.

In November 2017, Schultz returned to Cozen and O'Connor, a Philadelphia-based law firm. He stated that he had always planned 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.{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Tom|title=Philly lawyer who counseled Trump returns to Cozen O'Connor|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/james-schultz-trump-counsel-pa-cozen-oconnor-20171127.html|publisher=Philadelphia Inquirer|date=November 27, 2017}} 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.{{Cite web|title=James Schultz Joins Holland & Knight's Philadelphia Office {{!}} News {{!}} Holland & Knight|url=https://www.hklaw.com/en/news/pressreleases/2020/09/james-schultz-joins-holland-knights-philadelphia-office|access-date=2020-11-26|website=www.hklaw.com|language=en}}

On June 27, 2019, James Schultz wrote an op-ed that criticized DA Larry Krasner's "Reforms" calling out rising gun-related violent crime in Philadelphia and claiming that the DA's primary goal is releasing criminals rather than prosecuting them.

In February 2020, James Schultz wrote a piece for CNN that supported Bill Barr's belief that the seven to nine years sentencing recommendation for Roger Stone was a ridiculous overreach, calling it "unfair and unjust," and that he was right. It was his duty to insert himself in the process.

On June 20, 2020, along with Sean Carter, a partner with Cozen O'Connor and co-chair of the Plaintiffs Executive Committee in the September 11 attacks [ lawsuit against the Government of Saudi Arabia, James D. Schulz wrote an op-ed calling on China to be held accountable for Covid-19's destruction.

On August 29, 2022, Schultz wrote an Op-ed for Philadelphia magazine, in which he was one of the prominent Republicans to endorse Shapiro. In the piece, Schultz dismissed GOP nominee Doug Mastriano as "pushing anti-American rhetoric and conspiracy theories".{{cite news |last=Schultz |first=James D. |url=https://www.phillymag.com/news/2022/08/29/james-schultz-doug-mastriano-josh-shapiro/ |title=Doug Mastriano Isn't a Principled Conservative or Right for Pennsylvania |work=Philadelphia |date=2022-08-29 |accessdate=2024-03-14 }}

In November 2022, he was appointed to the transition team for Pennsylvania Governor-elect Josh Shapiro.{{cite news |last=Meyer |first=Katie |url=https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2022/12/pa-josh-shapiro-governor-transition-team-full-list/ |title=Who is on Pa. Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro's transition team? (Full list) |work=Spotlight PA |date=2022-12-28 |accessdate=2024-04-02 }}

In December 2022, Scientific Games appointed Schultz their Executive Vice President of Global Public Policy and Government Affairs.

Schultz led the company's government affairs, public policy, and advocacy efforts. These efforts aimed to support Scientific Games' global business expansion and solidify the company's position as a preferred partner for government lotteries worldwide. Schultz contributed to maximizing proceeds directed toward lottery beneficiary programs in this role.{{cite news |last=Ulrich |first=Steve |url=https://www.politicspa.com/scientific-games-tabs-schultz-as-head-of-public-policy-and-government-affairs/115917/ |title=Scientific Games Tabs Schultz As Head of Public Policy and Government Affairs |work=Politics PA |date=2022-12-01 |accessdate=2024-03-13 }}

In November 2023, Schultz was appointed to Mayoral Elect Cherelle-Parker's transition team, which serves under the 2026 Preparation subcommittee for Philadelphia's 250th Anniversary in 2026.{{cite web |url=https://transition2023.org/sub-committees/ |title=TRANSITION SUB-COMMITTEES |accessdate=2024-04-02 }}

In February 2024, Schultz became the chairman of the bi-state Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA),{{cite web |url=https://www.drpa.org/board/board-of-commissioners.html |title=BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS |publisher=Delaware River Port Authority |accessdate=2024-03-13 }} which oversees toll bridges and transit rail lines connecting Camden County and Philadelphia. Schultz, appointed by Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro, aims to maintain and expand DRPA's services while prioritizing stewardship of its infrastructure. He also intends to boost ridership on the PATCO Speedline, especially in the post-COVID era.

As chairman, he will oversee an agency with an annual operating budget of $188.6 million and a five-year capital budget of $794.2 million. The agency employs approximately 850 staff members.{{cite news |last=Fitzgerald |first=Thomas |url=https://www.inquirer.com/transportation/schultz-drpa-board-white-house-counsel-trump-20240221.html |title=Former Trump White House official elected to lead port authority board |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=2024-02-21 |accessdate=2024-03-13 }}

In March 2024, Schultz was named to head the Unified Legal and Public Policy Team at Scientific Games. He said the goal of the new department would be to maximize the services of the new department to benefit their government partners.{{cite news |last=Staff |first=Writer |url=https://www.scientificgames.com/news/media-releases/scientific-games-consolidates-law-and-public-policy-functions/ |title=Scientific Games Consolidates Law and Public Policy Functions |work=Scientific Games |date=2024-03-07 |accessdate=2024-04-02 }}

Since leaving the White House, Schultz has become a regular commentator on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360°.{{cite web|title=Jim Schultz Appears on CNN's AC360 To Discuss The CFBP Appointment|url=https://grabien.com/file.php?id=293289|website=Grabien Inc}} Schultz advised candidate David McCormick in the 2022 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania.{{Cite web |last=Otterbein |first=Holly |date=May 19, 2022 |title=Oz, McCormick unleash army of lawyers in Pa. Senate race |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2022/05/19/oz-mccormick-pa-senate-race-00033961 |access-date=2023-01-18 |website=POLITICO |language=en}}

• Delaware River Port Authority, Board of Commissioners, 2024–Present
• Rosemont College, Board of Trustees, 2022–Present{{cite web |url=https://www.rosemont.edu/about/board-of-trustees/ |title=Board of Trustees |work=Rosemont College |accessdate=2024-03-14 }}
• Visit Philadelphia, Board of Directors, 2020–Present
• The Pennsylvania Society, Board of Councilors, 2019–Present
• International Council of Shopping Centers Political Action Committee (ICSC PAC), Co-Chair, Advocacy Subcommittee, 2019–Present
• Philadelphia Shipyard Development Corporation, Board of Directors, 2019–Present
• Rosemont College, Board of Trustees, 2018–Present
• Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA, Board of Directors, 2015-2017
• Drexel University President's Leadership Council, Board of Directors, 2015-2017
• Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Board of Directors, 2015-2017
• Steward's Alliance of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Executive Committee Chairman
• Christian Street YMCA, Executive Committee, 2008-2011
• Athletic Advantage Fund, Founding Member, 2003-2011{{cite web |url=https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/s/schultz-james |title=Jim Schultz |work=Holland & Knight |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411051241/https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/s/schultz-james |archivedate=2021-04-11 |accessdate=2024-03-14 }}

Schultz lives in Philadelphia with his two daughters.{{cite news|last1=Dillon|first1=Hughe|title=PHOTOS: Mark Segal's Annual Holiday Soiree|url=http://www.phillymag.com/g-philly/2014/12/22/photos-mark-segals-annual-holiday-soiree/|publisher=Philadelphia Magazine|date=December 22, 2014}}{{cite web|title=Profile for Michelle Schultz|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-schultz-47801aa/|website=LinkedIn|access-date=December 4, 2017}}

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