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Jordan W. Cowman
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Jordan W. Cowman

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2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 5200, Dallas, TX 75201 + 1 location

Labor & Employment, Corporate, Trade Secrets and 2 more

About Jordan W. Cowman

A long-time U.S. business representative to the United Nations’ International Labor Organization (ILO) in Geneva, Switzerland, Jordan W. Cowman is sought after by businesses when issues arise concerning international and cross-border employment matters, corporate social responsibility, international corporate campaigns and other international labor and employment matters that arise. He has assisted clients with business combinations, merger and acquisition due diligence, and has advised clients on supply chain issues and the eradication of forced labor. Jordan is sought after by clients around the world for insight on their worldwide operations and direction on matters related to managing a global workforce. Jordan has experience tackling legal issues in 50+ countries, including Europe, Africa, South America and Asia. In the U.S., Jordan handles management-side labor and employment law advice, counseling, and litigation for a broad range of organizations. During more than two decades of practice, he has gained a national reputation for his practical, strategic approach to employment law issues.

Jordan handles diverse employment matters, including employment discrimination and wrongful termination cases, wage and hour compliance, labor arbitration cases, trade secret and non-competition cases, as well as internal corporate investigations. He also counsels employers concerning day-to-day human resources issues as well as myriad legal requirements in the workplace, particularly related to significant operational changes such as mergers, acquisitions, business relocations and reductions in force.

Concentrations

•Corporate compliance
•Cross-border transactions
•International regulatory
•Labor & employment counseling and litigation
•Privacy and data security
•Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

Judicial Clerkships

•Hon. Joe J. Fisher, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America
•Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2012-2026
•Employment Law - Management, 2018-2026
•Corporate Law, 2025-2026
•Texas' Best Lawyers, 2013
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Labor & Employment, 2022-2025
•'America’s Leading Lawyers,' 2007 and 2021
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Texas Super Lawyers, 2003-2006, 2008-2010 and 2016-2025
•Listed, D Magazine, 2002, 2020
•'Best Lawyers in Dallas,' 2020
•'Best Lawyers Under 40,' 2002
•Listed, Who’s Who Legal: Labour, Employment & Benefits, 'Labour & Employment,' 2016-2019, 2023-2024
•Team Member, a Law360 'Employment Practice Group of the Year,' 2011 & 2013
•Team Member, Corporate Board Member magazine and FTI Consulting Inc., one of 'America’s Best Corporate Law Firms,' 13th Annual Legal Industry Study, 2013
•Listed, Prominent Practitioner, Practical Law Company - Which Lawyer? International Labour and Employment Law, PLC’s Labour & Employee, Benefits Handbook, 2009-Present
•Listed, 'Texas' Top Rated Lawyers,' 2012
•Listed, 'Top 40 Lawyers Under 40,' Texas Lawyer, 2001
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0

 

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Areas of Law

  • Intellectual Property 1
    • Trade Secrets
  • Other 4
    • Labor & Employment
    • Corporate
    • Retail
    • Environmental, Social & Governance

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Representative Matters: Institutes of Higher Learning: Assisted major university in cross-border employment matters related to international student programs.
    Fortune 10 Company-Global Technology
    Payment Processor: Representation in day-to-day international corporate compliance matters
    prepared
    conducted a comprehensive 18-country audit of employment practices
    developed strategies to address gaps
    issues
    advised on implications of EU directives
    changes affecting employment issues in EU
    worldwide operations
    advised on EU-wide works councils issues
    assisted in setting up a global employee privacy
    data security compliance framework with respect to cross-border data flows
    advised on multi-jurisdictional employee v. independent contractor issues.
    Large Retailer: Representation in day-to-day cross-border legal matters
    revamped expatriate administration program
    prepared cross-border legal documents involving expatriate movement around the world
    designed
    built global employment company in Hong Kong to house
    administer globally mobile expatriate executives
    designed cross-border attorney-client privilege protocol.
    Software Company: H
    led employment
    related pre-
    post-merger due diligence issues incident to a multi-jurisdiction business combination in Europe
    the Far East.
    Re-Insurance Company: H
    led a 14-country reduction-in-force
    incident social issues in business combination.
    eCommerce Company: Representation in day-to-day international compliance matters
    advised on
    prepared global codes of conduct, EU
    other data privacy directives compliance, EU works councils issues
    corporate social responsibility plans.
    Defense Contractors: Advised clients regarding treaty interpretations in the Middle East
    EU-wide works council advice
    European Union social law compliance, including EU directives
    regulations throughout the various EU member states
    business combinations, social insurance, data protection
    security, strategies for maintaining attorney-client privilege in cross-border matters.
    Energy Services Companies: Advised transnational energy services company on labor, employment
    immigration laws of six Middle Eastern countries.
    Sports Teams: Advised clients on labor
    employment
    compliance matters in the Caribbean, Central
    South America, Europe
    China.
    Online Book
    Retail Merchant: Advised client on international employment matters incident to sub-contractors' actions, employee misclassification,
    joint employer issues.
    Financial Services
    Communications Company: Advised client regarding international requirements for employee data privacy
    achieving compliance with all the requirements in 45 worldwide locations.
    Fruit
    Food Company: Advised client on international employment matters incident to termination of executives in Central America.
    Packaging Wholesaler: Advised client with respect to collection, use,
    disposal of employee personal information
    the transfer of personally identifiable information out of EU countries under the EU Data Protection Directive
    Safe Harbor framework between the EU
    the U.S.
    h
    led employment litigation
    administrative matters in Europe, Far East, Europe
    the Middle East.
    Sovereign Governments: Advised clients on international policy issues, including combating human trafficking, necessary changes in law
    regulations
    drafted changes to laws,
    advised on implementation.
    Private Equity Investment Firms: Advised client on employment aspects of acquisition of defense-industry contractor
    conducted 40+ country due-diligence.
    Mining Company: Advised client on legal
    practical strategies to reduce risk of business
    legal exposure in Africa
    h
    led expatriate litigation.
    The above representations were h
    led by Mr. Cowman prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
    Certification: Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
    Other Experience: Adjunct Professor of International Business, The University of Texas at Dallas, Jindal School of Management, 2011-present
  • Additional Links
    http://www.gtlaw.com/People/Jordan-Cowman

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1988, Texas
    2007, District of Columbia
    2007, New York
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    U.S. Court of International Trade
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
    U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
    U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
    U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
    U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Member, State Bar of Texas
    •Member, American Bar Association
    •Vice Chair, Section of International Law, International Employment Law Committee, 2020-2021
    •Pro Bono Counsel, United Cerebral Palsy of Dallas (now Ability Connection Texas), 2003-Present
    •Pro Bono Counsel, The Confucian Lyceum, 2009-Present
    •Adjunct Professor of International Business, The University of Texas at Dallas, Jindal School of Management, 2011-present
    •Member, U.S. Council for International Business, International Labor and Employment Law Committee 2001-Present
    •Appointed Observer, International Labor Organization, ILO Project for the Development of ILO Guidelines on Training in the Port Sector, Geneva, Switzerland, 2011
    •US Employers Delegation Business Advisor, United Nations, International Labor Organization's Annual Labor Conference, Geneva, Switzerland, 2002-2004 and 2013
    •Presidential Chairman-Elect, Texas Business Hall of Fame, 2013-2014
    Director, 2003-Present
    •Co-Founder, Exchange Program with the Central Party School of the Communist Party of China, 2005-Present
    •Board of Directors, The Dallas Assembly, 2006-Present
    •Board of Directors, The Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations, 2005-Present
    •Past Chairman, Texas Lyceum Association, 2005
    •President, 2004
    •Director, 1998-2004
    •Former Board Member, Dallas Mayor's Committee for the Employment of People with Disabilities, 1996-2006

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    The University of Texas School of Law
    Class of 1988
    J.D.
    Other Education
    The University of Texas at Austin
    Class of 1985
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1963
    February 20, 1963

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