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 oldladylawyer@gmail.com.
Posts by Jill Switzer
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Small Law FirmsCalifornia Bar Exam -- The Nightmare Continues
The commission is deadlocked on what, if any, alternative pathways to bar admission should be available. -
Small Law FirmsHarvey Not-So Marvy, Booze Lose, Fox Shox
And, of course, the latest from Trump World! 
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BiglawJob Security And Social Media: Are These Oxymorons?
There likely isn't anyone who doesn’t have some form of layoff anxiety.
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CourtsIf You Want To Be A Trial Lawyer...
There is nothing quite like trying a case. How can you become better prepared? -
BiglawMore Layoffs, More STFU, And Yes, More Tom Girardi
It is left as an exercise for the student to imagine what Tom Girardi's yearly performance review would look like. -
Small Law FirmsLayoffs, Next-Gen Bar Exams, More Mass Shootings: The New Normal
It's a new year, with new tragedies already here. -
Biglaw, Small Law FirmsAre You Really Sorry?
Don’t encourage an apology if the client doesn’t really mean it. -
BiglawWhat's The Matter (With Associates)?
If it doesn’t matter to the powers that be, why should it matter to the junior lawyer? 
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BiglawBlazing A Trail For Women, Then And Now
Barbara Walters wasn’t a lawyer, but she paved the way for all women who sought to break out of the mold that had stifled them in all professions for so long. -
BiglawFunny Or Not?
As is usually the case, it depends on where you are positioned in the narrative. -
Legal EthicsA New Year’s Resolution Gone Bad And A Final Jeopardy Answer
The discipline system goes after minority attorneys, especially Black lawyers. That’s not news for us lawyers, but it is for the public. -
Legal EthicsThe Need To Succeed
Succession planning is a task that many, if not all, leaders find joyless but necessary. -
Legal Ethics
The Beat Of Unchecked Egos Goes On ... And On
Clients and shovels, a match made in Hell.
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Navigating Economic Uncertainty: 6 Tips To Keep Your Investments On Track
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What Do Millennials Think Of Law Firm Life?
We want to know your views on law firm policies and culture.
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Leaving Your In-House Role: You Don’t Need A Portable “Book” To Be Successful
In-house legal roles have traditionally offered more accommodating schedules and greater opportunities to gain valuable business experience. Now though, the calculus may be changing. With…
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Small Law FirmsFor Women In The Legal Profession, It's Enough With Too Little, Too Late
It's often too little, too late for many women lawyers -- who through grit, determination, perseverance, and willingness to challenge authority -- to receive the recognition they deserve. -
Legal EthicsGobble, Gobble: The 'Headless Turkey' Awards For Lawyers
Do you think that lawyers and judges in hindsight ask themselves why they did those stupid, license-lifting, judge-admonishing, reputation-trashing things? -
Legal EthicsTom Girardi: The Story That Will Not Fade Away
Would any other lawyer have gotten away with this? -
Biglaw, Law SchoolsFrom Chasing Paper To Chasing Business
John Jay Osborn Jr., author of 'The Paper Chase,' died on October 19. -
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In-House CounselBeing In-House Is Not Necessarily What You Think It Is
It’s no surprise that a recent survey of in-house counsel revealed that they are not necessarily a bunch of happy campers. -
BooksJudge This Book By Its Cover
Women lawyers must never become complacent, we must never think that the work on a particular issue is settled. The book stresses that point.
