Jill Switzer

Jill Switzer has been an active member of the State Bar of California for 40 years. She remembers practicing law in a kinder, gentler time. She’s had a diverse legal career, including stints as a deputy district attorney, a solo practice, and several senior in-house gigs. She now mediates full-time, which gives her the opportunity to see dinosaurs, millennials, and those in-between interact — it’s not always civil. You can reach her by email at [email protected].

Posts by Jill Switzer

California

There’s An Epidemic Of ‘What Were They Thinking?’

And HHS is not even involved.

Government

Doing The Right Thing Is Doing The Right Thing (With Apologies To Spike Lee)

Aah, blowback. Sweet, sweet blowback.

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Courts

Have You Heard The One About …?

Taking a breather from the daily doses of drama and trauma that constitute life these days, here are several lawyer snafus.

Government

Does Our Oath Have A Statute Of Limitations?

And, for a second scoop of unhappiness, the California State Bar rears its ugly head. Again.

Biglaw

Less Talking At, More Talking With

How do we share that what is important to lawyers today is also important to the country at large?

Biglaw

It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

And it doesn't seem like it's going to return to normal anytime soon.

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[QUIZ] Are You In Control Of Your Firm’s Cash Flow?

Government

Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been (A DEI Hire)?

If lawyers don’t speak out in defense of our profession and the rule of law, then what hope do we have for either?

Government

What’s In A Name? It Depends.

Sapir-Whorf enthusiasts, attend carefully.

Law Schools

BOGO And A DOJ No-Go

California's February bar exam met expectations ... of those who knew it would be a disaster.

Technology

Actual Versus Artificial Intelligence: A New Kind Of Arms Race?

Instead of letting AI do the walking and talking, let’s fire up those neurons and get busy.

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Why Better Billing Statements Can Improve Your Firm’s Finances—And Your Client Relationships

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Law Schools

Sitting Shiva For DEI And Junior Lawyers

Between the death of DEI and the ever increasing prominence of AI, why would anyone want to navigate law school?