Jodi J. Schwartz focuses on the tax aspects of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, spin-offs and financial instruments. Schwartz has been the principal tax lawyer on numerous domestic and cross-border transactions in a wide range of industries. She was elected partner in 1990.
Schwartz received her B.S. in Economics magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania in 1981, her M.B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton School) in 1984, her J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1984 and her LL.M. in taxation from the New York University Law School in 1987.
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Tax Lawyers | 2026 | M&A, Transactional Tax |
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America | 2026 | Tax |
| The Inaugural Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Tax Lawyers | 2025 | M&A, Transactional Tax |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America | 2025 | Tax |
| The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America | 2024 | Tax |
| The 2022 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America | 2022 | Tax |
| Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America | 2021 | Tax |
Schwartz serves as an officer of the UJA-Federation of NY and Penn Hillel, serves as a member of the Executive Committee and boards of the Jewish Federations of North America, The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, The Gateway School and The Steep Rock Association and serves on the board of Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania and on the Board of Advisors of the Penn Carey Law School and on the board of The Browning School.