Jordan Cortez

Jordan Cortez is a highly experienced legal professional currently serving as Senior Counsel in the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission since January 2017, having previously held the position of Counsel in the same division. Prior to this role, Jordan Cortez worked as a Senior Associate at Entwistle & Cappucci LLP from September 2005 to December 2016, specializing in complex commercial litigation with a focus on securities, business, and bankruptcy litigation, and representing major institutional investors in high-stakes matters. Earlier career experiences include positions as a Summer Associate at Ulmer & Berne LLP, a Legal Intern at Lawyers For Children, a Business Manager at Health Care for Women Inc., a Congressional Intern for Congressman Rob Portman, and a Customer Service Representative at Ralph Lauren. Jordan Cortez holds a Juris Doctor from Notre Dame Law School and an AB with Honors in Government from Dartmouth College.