John A. Jordak
USA Guide 2024
Senior Statespeople : Litigation: Securities
Senior Statespeople
About
Provided by John A. Jordak
Practice Areas
John concentrates his practice on securities and complex commercial litigation, with a particular emphasis on class action defense. John focuses on defending shareholder actions and D&O claims, including those filed under the federal securities laws and those brought in the wake of an M&A announcement.
John’s national practice includes civil matters in federal and state courts throughout the country. He also regularly represents clients in investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulators. John also counsels companies on securities disclosure and corporate governance, and he has served as counsel to special litigation committees formed in response to shareholder derivative demands.
Career
The Paideia School Board of Trustees; Emory University Alumni Board; UCLA Parents’ Council Emeriti; AJC Peachtree Road Race Planning Committee; Emory Law Alumni Board (president, 2017–2019).
Education
Emory University
J.D.
1993
Duke University
A.B.
1990
Chambers Review
USA
John Jordak is a popular choice for large corporations and individual executives seeking representation in a range of securities disputes. He handles class actions as well as SEC enforcement matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"John is a very experienced and great attorney."
"John is a very experienced and great attorney."