Prior to entering private practice Jordan served as Principal Deputy Solicitor General for the State of Texas, representing the state in appeals in both federal and state courts. From 2012 to 2019, he was a partner in the Austin, Texas, office of Jackson Walker L.L.P. He was the co-chair of the firm's Appellate Practice Group, where his practice focused on appellate and complex civil litigation and regulatory compliance.[2]
On January 16, 2019, President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Jordan to serve as a United States district judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. On January 17, 2019, his nomination was sent to the Senate. President Trump nominated Jordan to the seat vacated by Judge Richard A. Schell, who assumed senior status on March 10, 2015.[3] On March 5, 2019, a hearing on his nomination was held before the Senate Judiciary Committee.[4] On April 4, 2019, his nomination was reported out of committee by a 12–10 vote.[5] On July 30, 2019, the United States Senate invoked cloture on his nomination by a 54–36 vote.[6] His nomination was confirmed later that day by a 54–34 vote.[7] He received his judicial commission on August 20, 2019. [8] On November 15 2024 he blocked the DOL rule raising overtime exemption salary threshold. [9]
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