Brandon Schantz
Outside General Counsel | Litigator | Advisor
California
CA
"Great to work with and highly recommended"
About
Prior to starting my own firm, I worked at prominent law firms across the United States and in Spain, India, and China. I hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the United States and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in European Union Law from… read more Spain.
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"Great to work with and highly recommended"
"Responsive, helpful & thorough."
"This is my second time working with Brandon as I was impressed with his professionalism and timely completion of our project. Brandon helped us review and explained two legal documents."
"I have hired Brandon Schantz for the revision of a consulting agreement. Excellent communication and level of professionalism. This is the second time I work with him and I totally recommend him!"
"Brandon was exceedingly easy to work with. He stepped up to meet a tough deadline to dissolve my corporation right at the very end of the year and coached me on some details surrounding what to do with my small business going forward during covid. I highly recommend him."
"Brandon is a real gem in UpCounsel. My team loved every step and part of the process of working with Brandon. Highly recommend Brandon! I would confidently consider Brandon on the top of my list for my future business legal needs."
Work History
State Bar of California
Committee Secretary, Business Law Section, Business Litigation Committee
Oct 2016 - Present
Appointed to multiple three-year terms on the Business Litigation Committee of the Business Law Section of the California State Bar Association.
Schantz Law Firm
Founding Attorney
Jun 2015 - Present
Schantz Law Firm specializes in commercial litigation and domestic and international business transactions across various industries and product markets. We are able to call upon a network of legal experts across Europe, Asia, and Latin America, as needed, to provide our client’s with the legal team necessary to complete the job.
Golden Gate University School of Law
Adjunct Faculty in Litigation
Aug 2012 - Oct 2015
Instructed law students on competition mock trial teams and in GGU’s Litigation Center’s innovative Summer Trial & Evidence Program (1st STEP).
Soriano Law Firm
Senior Associate
Jul 2013 - May 2015
Completed three trials as 1st and/or 2nd chair receiving verdicts for our clients each time. Drafted successful appellate brief ending nearly 20 year old case. Took and defended depositions. Authored a multi-million dollar purchase agreement between Chinese and U.S. companies.
Sterling & Clack, Attorneys at Law
Associate Attorney
Jul 2012 - Jun 2013
Represented shippers in cases arising under the Jones Act and General Maritime Law in federal and state courts; San Francisco Bar (Harbor) Pilots and ferry captains in marine casualty investigations and suspension and revocation proceedings before the California Board of Pilot Commissioners, the United States Coast Guard, and the National Transportation Safety Board; the America’s Cup Authority
Golden Gate University School of Law
Judge Lee D. Baxter Fellow in Litigation
Aug 2011 - Jul 2012
Assisted student instruction in Advanced Trial Advocacy, Trial Advocacy, and Mock Trial Competitions. Also assisted in the development of new curricular approaches to teaching litigation skills.
Anderson & Anderson
Summer Associate
May 2010 - Jul 2010
Corporate summer associate in Shanghai, China.
Koura & Company, Advocates
Summer Associate
May 2009 - Jul 2009
Corporate and litigation associate in New Delhi, India.
Jones Day
Summer Associate
Jun 2006 - Sep 2006
Antitrust corporate and litigation associate in Madrid, Spain.