BJ Schwartz

I am an experienced attorney and entrepreneur with a distinctive career path, now fully dedicated to resuming full-time legal practice with a focus on litigation.

After earning my J.D. from Stanford Law School in 2000, I began my legal career at Nolan, Armstrong & Barton, where I gained hands-on trial experience, including contributing to the strategy and execution of a high-profile murder trial at the request of a Stanford Law professor. I then refined my legal expertise at Debevoise & Plimpton, working on complex litigation for prominent clients over nearly three years.

Driven by a passion for storytelling, I transitioned into film and video production, enrolling in the graduate production program at USC Film School. As the co-founder of a boutique virtual reality company, I led award-winning projects and collaborated with major clients such as Banana Republic, Toyota of California, ABC, and the ACLU. These experiences strengthened my strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and ability to tackle complex challenges creatively.

During the pandemic, I returned to practicing law part-time at the Law Offices of Philip J. Kaplan. I managed plaintiff-side cases, including complex §1983 civil rights litigation, handling depositions, resolving discovery disputes, crafting effective settlement strategies, and managing a sophisticated motions practice.

Now fully committed to my legal career, I bring a unique combination of legal expertise, entrepreneurial experience, and creative problem-solving to the table. I am seeking an opportunity to apply my skills in litigation and client advocacy, delivering innovative solutions to complex legal challenges.