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

Missouri Court of Appeals Upholds School District’s Decision to Terminate a Tenured Teacher for her Involvement in the Solicitation of Adoption of a Minor Child – By: Betsey Helfrich

Published by MoASBO, September 2011 In May 2011, the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District upheld the ...

Eighth Circuit Affirms Decision in District’s Favor

The Mickes Goldman O’Toole law firm is proud to announce the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals recent decision in ...

Ask the Attorney – The Amy Hestir Act – By: Tom Mickes

Published by MoASBO, July 2011 Q:  Our principals are frequently asked to provide job references for former ...

Mickes and Helfrich Successfully Defend Southwest Missouri School District in Missouri Court of Appeals

Tom Mickes and Betsey Helfrich successfully represented the Carthage R-IX School District in an appeal of a ...
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