Jordan C. Strauss

Jordan C. Strauss is a partner in the award-winning litigation group. She represents clients in intellectual property cases involving a wide range of technologies, including light sensing technology, pharmaceuticals, computer hardware and software, and telecommunication devices and networks. Jordan has played a critical role in the successful outcome of multiple trials for MWM’s clients.  

Through her involvement in organizing the inaugural SHE Summit Dallas event, Jordan has become an advocate for DEI and women’s empowerment efforts inside and outside of the firm. She also plays an integral role in recruiting and mentoring MWM’s young attorneys.

Jordan graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in political science from Southern Methodist University, where she received the Ora Nixon Arnold Award in Outstanding Academic Achievement as the highest-ranking political science graduate, graduating with a 4.0 GPA.  She received her J.D., graduating magna cum laude, from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. Jordan was inducted into the Order of the Coif upon graduation in 2013 (top 10% of her class). While in law school, Jordan also served as a teaching assistant for SMU’s Legal Research & Writing Department.  

Representative Matters

• Trial counsel for the plaintiff in ams sensors USA Inc. v. Renesas Electronics America Inc., a case involving breach of contract and trade secret misappropriation claims. The jury returned a verdict for $86 million;
• Trial counsel for the plaintiff in Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions, Inc. v. Intersil Corporation, a case involving a breach of contract, patent infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, and tortious interference. The jury returned a verdict for over $88 million, one of the largest intellectual property verdicts in the United States in 2015; 
• Trial counsel in iLife Technologies Inc. v. Nintendo of America Inc., a case involving motion detection technology for Wii gaming systems. The jury returned a $10.1M patent infringement verdict;
• Represented major airline defending a software patent dispute resulting in dismissal of all claims against client without any payment;
• Represented an international pharmaceutical company in multiple patent infringement cases against generic drug competitors. 

Education

Associations & Memberships

State Bar of Texas

Dallas Bar Association

The Honorable Barbara M.G. Lynn Inn of Court, Associate Member (2019-2021, 2022-2023)

Genesis Women’s Shelter Alliance Board of Directors (2019-present)

Honors & Awards

Texas Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
2019-2023

Up and Coming 50: Women Texas Rising Stars
Thomson Reuters
2021-2023

On the Rise
Texas Legal Excellence Awards, Texas Lawyer 2021

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Woodward White, Inc.
2021-2023

Bar Admissions

Texas, 2013

U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas

U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas