He was a postdoctoral fellow at Yale University where his research focused on the legal, financial, and ethical failures that contribute to financial crisis, corporate illegality, and breach of legal fiduciary duties. Jordan formerly worked at the U.S. Treasury Department, where he received the ""special act award"" in recognition of his recommendations detailing the dangers of predatory subprime lending in low-income communities. He is a contributor to Morningstar Advisor. He is an active practicing attorney and has represented Fortune 500 companies, global investment banks, insurance companies, hedge fund managers, health services corporations and an international sports league, among other clients.