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Jodi K. Swick
Expertise
Complex Commercial Business Litigation and Insurance Coverage
- Ms. Swick’s practice currently involves complex litigation and settlement of insurance coverage and commercial business matters in federal and state courts nationwide. She also has substantial law and motion experience, which includes arguing motions, and is skilled in discovery practices, including taking of depositions. Her strengths include crafting comprehensive litigation strategy with both experts and the client and creating innovative resolutions for matters approaching and involved in litigation.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Ms. Swick is a trained and experienced mediator in civil matters for pro bono clients.
Broad Range of Practice Areas
- Ms. Swick is experienced in a wide range of practice areas including of products liability, copyright and trademark infringement, executive compensation, business torts, unfair competition, real estate-related transactions and environmental regulation.
Presentations and Publications
- A SLAPP AGAINST FEES; Courts are moving away from mandatory fee awards for anti-SLAPP motions, published in The Recorder, Litigation Supplement (November 17, 2008)
- Co-authored with Rodney L. Eshelman, Who Is the Sole Survivor? A Corporate Successor's Right to Insurance Coverage, published in Commentary, Mealey's Litigation Report, Insurance Vol. 21, #1 (November 1, 2006)
Areas of Expertise
Education
University of California at Berkeley (Boalt Hall), J.D.
Texas Tech University, B.A., summa cum laude
Admissions
State Bar of California
Professional Distinctions
First Vice President and District 4 Governor, California Women Lawyers
Member, Board of Directors, Theatre Bay Area
Co-Chair of CBM Diversity Committee
Professional Memberships
Bar Association of San Francisco
National Association of Insurance Women