Jordan Richardson
Role: Contributor
Position: Associate, Heise Suarez Melville, P.A.
Background:
R. Jordan Richardson is an attorney currently serving as an Associate at Heise Suarez Melville in Miami, where he focuses on complex commercial litigation in both federal and state courts. Before joining the firm, Richardson held several significant positions in the federal government. He served as a Special Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy at the White House, where he contributed to policy development at the U.S. Department of Justice and drafted executive orders aimed at enhancing regulatory transparency. Additionally, Richardson worked as a Senior Policy Advisor at the U.S. Department of Labor, where he focused on employment initiatives for displaced workers and those affected by the opioid crisis.
Richardson completed a two-year federal clerkship with Judge Aileen M. Cannon of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He earned his B.A., summa cum laude, from Marshall University and his J.D. from Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, where he was also president of the Federalist Society’s student chapter.
Relation to Trump:
Jordan Richardson’s roles in the White House and the Department of Labor during the Trump administration involved significant policy work that aligned with the administration’s focus on regulatory reform and labor policy. His contributions to drafting executive orders and overseeing policy initiatives placed him in a position closely aligned with Trump’s domestic agenda.
Scandals or Controversies:
There are no significant scandals or controversies associated with Jordan Richardson. His career has been characterized by his dedication to public service and his work in legal and policy development.