John A. Jordak

Practice Areas

John concentrates his practice on securities and complex commercial litigation, with a particular emphasis on class action defense. John focuses on defending shareholder actions and D&O claims, including those filed under the federal securities laws and those brought in the wake of an M&A announcement.

John’s national practice includes civil matters in federal and state courts throughout the country. He also regularly represents clients in investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulators. John also counsels companies on securities disclosure and corporate governance, and he has served as counsel to special litigation committees formed in response to shareholder derivative demands.

Career

Emory University Alumni Board (president, 2025–2027); The Paideia School Board of Trustees; Emory Law Alumni Board (president, 2017–2019); UCLA Parents’ Council Emeriti; AJC Peachtree Road Race Planning Committee.

Education