Jordan C. Valentine
Associate
Practice Areas
Education
Michigan State University College of Law
East Lansing, MI
J.D., magna cum laude, 2020
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
B.A., summa cum laude, Political Science and Philosophy, 2016
Bar Admissions
Michigan
Court Admissions
All Michigan state courts
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Litigation Attorney
Jordan is a skilled litigator and researcher working with a variety of clients including individuals and companies. She has experience in shareholder disputes, breach of contract cases, real estate and zoning disputes, as well as privacy and mobility issues and trademark opposition matters. She represents clients throughout the litigation process, including at hearings, depositions, trials, and appellate proceedings. Jordan also has experience in drafting and consulting on giveaway and sweepstakes compliance.
In addition to supporting the Litigation team, Jordan assists the Privacy and Mobility team with regulatory compliance consulting, drafting memorandums, assisting the IP team with trademark oppositions, and researching for autonomous and connected vehicle clients.
Prior to joining as a full-time associate, Jordan spent two summers with Varnum as a Summer associate. She also spent time as a judicial intern to Chief Judge Sean Cox of the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan. During law and undergraduate school, Jordan received valuable advocacy experience competing on Moot Court and Mock Trial, achieving national recognition.
As an Associate, Jordan has successfully represented Varnum’s clients in various matters. For example, she assisted in the successful defense of a Detroit-based beverage manufacturer in a breach of contract dispute resulting in a dismissal of a $650,000 alleged claim and successful countersuit settlement. Most recently, she also won a jury trial and negotiated a swift $99,000 settlement.
Experience
Served on the team securing a win for Varnum client in Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) matter, successfully defending client through extensive appeals process and ultimate ruling by U.S. Supreme Court.
Assisted in the defense of three entities against $1.5 million in claims in a shareholder dispute.
Assisted in the representation of an individual in a multimillion-dollar real estate dispute between siblings over shared ownership of property. The complicated matter involved several unusual aspects, including multiple trusts, a secret will and a 70-year-old oral agreement.
Assisted in the successful defense of an emerging cosmetics company threatened with a class action alleging violation of the Biometric Information Privacy Act.
Assisted in the defense of several partnership agreement disputes, which were successfully settled in the client’s favor.
Successfully assisted in the settlement of several trademark opposition matters.
Professional Affiliations
State Bar of Michigan
Community Involvement
Ele’s Place, Community Board Member
Eastern Michigan University, Mock Trial and Moot Court Team Judge
Michigan State University College of Law, Mock Trial and Moot Court Team Judge
Hillman Advocacy Clinic held by the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan, 2022