James Schwarz is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in professional services management. With an exemplary record of providing operational, financial, and project management, he is renowned for achieving excellent results. His leadership skills are second to none, with expertise in strategic planning and business process improvement. James has demonstrated a keen interest in aligning firm administrative functions with broader institutional objectives while focusing on internal and external service delivery, excellent process improvement, and fiscal discipline.

James has acquired exceptional skills as a professional staff recruiter, developer, and performance manager. He is also an expert in financial analysis, budgeting, risk management, human resource administration, business continuity planning, legal recruiting, lease negotiations, space planning, office relocation, vendor relations, project management, records, and docket management. He has an impressive academic background, having studied Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Legal and Financial Management at Marymount University and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Journalism at the University of Minnesota.

Currently, James serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Shartsis Friese LLP, where he provides strategic management and leadership to the firm. His previous work experiences include serving as the Regional Director of Administration (California) at Winston & Strawn LLP, and the Regional Director of Administration (Northern California) at Bingham McCutchen LLP. He was also Director of Administration (San Francisco) at Winston & Strawn LLP and Director of Administration (Washington, D.C.) at Milbank.

In addition to his professional work, James participates in community networking and charitable events, representing his firm to promote its brand to the community.