Wayne Michael Jordan III

Associate

Areas of Practice:

Wayne Michael Jordan III focuses his practice on labor & employment and education law. He primarily represents government entities and school districts.

Wayne attended the University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC) where he completed his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Juris Doctorate, and Master of Business Administration. During his time at UMKC, Wayne served as Honor Court Student Prosecutor, Business Law Association President, and was heavily involved in the Black Law Students’ Association.

In 2022, Wayne joined the Missouri Attorney General’s Office as an Assistant Attorney General in the Labor Division. There he defended the State’s workers’ compensation insurer CARO and the Second Injury Fund while prosecuting charges of fraud and non-compliance on behalf of the State. After the Attorney General’s Office, Wayne joined a private law firm where he primarily represented the public entities of Missouri in general civil litigation including § 1983 civil rights, personal injury, and employment litigation among others.

In his free time, Wayne enjoys spending time with friends and family, especially when he gets to cheer on his Kansas City Chiefs. He also enjoys bowling as his not-so-secret hobby.

Education

  • University of Missouri – Kansas City, B.A.
  • University of Missouri – Kansas City Bloch School, M.B.A.
  • University of Missouri – Kansas City – School of Law, J.D.
    • Advocacy Emphasis
    • Pro Bono Honors

Bar & Court Admissions

  • Missouri
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
  • 8th Circuit Court of Appeals

Distinctions

  • 2024 Up & Coming Attorney Honoree

Honors

Best Law FirmBest Places to Work: Law Firm

Featured Resources

News & Articles

Federal Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Transgender Student

On Tuesday, May 30, 2017, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court ...

Federal Appeals Court Decision in Sexual Orientation Discrimination Case May Have Broad Impact for Public School Districts

By: Sarah Schmanke In April, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued a decision finding that ...

Missouri Senate Bill 182 Prohibits Use Of Project Labor Agreements For School Construction Projects

Senate Bill No. 182 On Tuesday, May 30, 2017, Governor Greitens signed Missouri Senate Bill 182 (“SB 182”).  This ...

Time Out with a Time Limit: Missouri’s Administrative Leave Law – By: Wendy Boggiano

Published by MARE, March 2017 In September of last year, the Missouri Legislature voted to override Governor ...
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