Jordan M. Matthews

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Jordan Matthews is an experienced trial lawyer and former federal prosecutor who represents companies and individuals in high-stakes investigations and complex civil and criminal litigation.

Jordan routinely handles investigations involving alleged violations of federal and state laws, including fraud, corruption, harassment, and bribery (FCPA), and guides clients through all stages of government investigations. She also represents clients in class actions and complex commercial disputes, including mass/toxic tort, consumer fraud, and false advertising matters.

Before joining Jones Day, Jordan served as an Assistant United States Attorney in Chicago for nearly seven years. She successfully tried numerous cases to verdict and led hundreds of investigations, including investigations related to national security, trade secret, cybercrime, RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations), financial fraud, and tax offenses.

Jordan serves on the boards of After School Matters, Legal Action Chicago, and the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. She also co-chairs the Chicago Chapter of the Women's White Collar Defense Association and is an active member of the Black Women Lawyers' Association of Greater Chicago.

Within Jones Day, Jordan co-leads the Hate Crimes Task Force, serves on the Firmwide Inclusion and Advancement Committee, and was the Firm's 2022 Leadership Council for Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellow.

Experience

  • United Airlines's dismissal of mass-action lawsuit upheld by Seventh CircuitJones Day presented oral argument and secured affirmance for United Airlines, its Board, officers, and executives by the U.S. Court of Appeals for Seventh Circuit of the dismissal of claims by approximately 30 United Airlines employees who had challenged the company's COVID-19 policies.
  • Former Northwestern athletic director vindicatedA former cheer squad member filed a lawsuit against Northwestern in January 2021, alleging she and others experienced groping and sexually charged comments from fans and alumni at tailgates and donor events.
  • Hate crime victims obtain victory in criminal caseJones Day represented Kristofer Goldsmith, a veteran who founded a non-profit to combat extremism and hate groups.
  • Transportation company undergoes supply chain compliance review related to international forced labor lawsJones Day reviewed a multinational transportation company's supply chain program to ensure compliance with forced labor regulations.
  • Belt Railway of Chicago prevails over union in Railway Labor Act disputeOn behalf of The Belt Railway Company of Chicago, Jones Day obtained injunctive and declaratory relief against union SMART-TD in a labor dispute arising under the Railway Labor Act.
  • Minneapolis transforms city policingOn March 31, 2023, the city of Minneapolis and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) filed a 144 page settlement agreement in state court that will fundamentally change the way Minneapolis police engage with its citizens.
  • Non-profit organization responds to grand jury investigationJones Day represented a non-profit organization in connection with a federal grand jury investigation related to incidents that occurred at the organization.
  • J. M. Smucker Company secures complete dismissal in challenge to vaccination policyJones Day secured complete dismissal of all claims brought against The J. M. Smucker Company by former employees challenging their terminations pursuant to Smucker’s COVID-19 vaccination policy.
  • United Airlines defends COVID-19 vaccine policiesJones Day represents United Airlines, Inc. in putative class action and individual litigation involving Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other federal claims concerning its COVID-19 vaccine and accommodation policies in Colorado, Florida, and Texas federal court.
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    February 2025 Commentary

    President Trump Pauses DOJ FCPA Enforcement and Orders Preparation of New Enforcement Guidelines

    October 2024 Commentary

    NDIL Launches Pilot Program to Encourage Individual Self-Disclosure of Organizational Misconduct

    August 2024 Commentary

    DOJ Announces Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program

    April 2024

    The CFTC Issues First-of-Its-Kind Whistleblower Award to Control Function Insider

    March 2024 Commentary

    DOJ Announces New Whistleblower Program and Enforcement Initiatives

    October 2023 White Paper

    Considerations for Addressing DOJ's Corporate Compliance Guidance on Mobile Devices and Messaging Platforms

    March 2023 Commentary

    DOJ Updates Corporate Compliance Program Guidance and Announces New Policy Initiatives and Enforcement Resources

    March 2023 White Paper

    DOJ Announces New Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy for All U.S. Attorneys' Offices

    January 2023 Commentary

    DOJ Criminal Division Announces Revisions to its Corporate Enforcement Policy

    November 2022 White Paper

    Conducting an Effective Internal Investigation: An Overview
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    Additional Speaking Engagements

    • June 4, 2024
      Hot Topics in SEC and DOJ Enforcement and Litigation 2024 - Sandpiper Partners LLC
    • March 6, 2024
      ABA White Collar Institute
    • November 2023
      2023 Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys Health Law Symposium
    • November 10, 2022
      ADL Never is Now Conference - "Securing Democracy: Taking Hate and Extremism to Court"
    • July 13, 2022
      Hot Trends in DOJ and SEC Enforcement & Litigation 2022 - Sandpiper Partners LLC
    • March 2, 2022
      ABA White Collar Institute

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