Prior to becoming a judge, Sean Jordan was a partner in the Austin, Texas, office of Jackson Walker LLP. 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. Prior to entering private practice, Judge Jordan served as Principal Deputy Solicitor General for the State of Texas, representing the State in appeals in both federal and state courts. He also served in the United States Army as an infantryman and paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. Mr. Jordan received his B.A., summa cum laude, from the University of Texas at Austin and his J.D., with Honors, from the University of Texas School of Law.
Born 1965 in New York, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on January 17, 2019, to a seat vacated by Richard A. Schell. Confirmed by the Senate on July 30, 2019, and received commission on August 20, 2019.
Education:
University of Texas, B.A., 1991
University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1994
Professional Career:
U.S. Army E-4, 1983-1986
Private practice, Houston, Texas, 1994-2000
Private practice, Austin, Texas, 2000-2004, 2012-2019
Office of the Attorney General of Texas, 2004-2012; assistant solicitor general, 2004-2006; deputy solicitor general, 2006-2008; principal deputy solicitor general, 2008-2012
