Jheris R. Jordan

Jheris R. Jordan is an associate in the Austin, Texas, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters before federal courts, state courts, and administrative agencies. In addition, Jheris provides preventative advice and counseling to her clients about employment-related issues.

After graduating from law school, Jheris developed her litigation practice across Texas courts and before administrative agencies, including the Texas Department of Insurance, Department of Workers’ Compensation, and Texas Workforce Commission. She has extensive experience defending insurance companies and employers in various disputes, including workers’ compensation, wrongful termination cases, premise liability, negligence, and gross negligence.  Jheris has also advised employers on proper return-to-work strategies, reasonable accommodations, and developing best practices for employee management.

Honors and Recognitions

• Texas Super Lawyers®, "Rising Stars" (2024)
• The Best Lawyers in America©, “Ones to Watch: Litigation – Labor and Employment” (2024-present)

Pro Bono and Community Involvement

• Austin Humane Society
• Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas

Speeches

• “Perspectives from New Lawyers,” Advanced Workers’ Compensation Seminar (Austin, TX, August 2020) (presenter)
• “Medical Disputes: The Road Goes on Forever and the Party Never Ends,” (Austin, TX, May 2019) (presenter)