Jordan D. Jean

Associate Investment Funds

Washington, D.C. +1 202 389 3774

Practices

Overview

Jordan D. Jean is an investment funds associate in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. His practice focuses on advising sponsors and investors on private equity secondary transactions and private fund formation and fundraising. Jordan also advises emerging managers and established sponsors on the formation, fundraising and ongoing operation of private investment funds, including funds focused on secondary investments and related co-investment vehicles. Prior to joining Kirkland, he was an associate at Latham & Watkins LLP and Venable LLP.

Latham & Watkins LLP

Venable LLP

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Thought Leadership

Publications

Comment, “America at 250 is Still Worth Loving,” Baltimore Sun, 2026

Co-Author, “Forward-Looking Statements: Safe Harbors Compliance Guidelines,” JD Supra, 2024

Co-Author, “Private Companies Should Think Ahead on Joint Venture Changes,” Bloomberg Tax, 2023

Recognition

“40 Under 40,” The National Black Lawyers, 2023–2024

“Hot List,” Lawyers of Color, 2023

Memberships & Affiliations

Member, Kappa Alpha Psi

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 2025District of Columbia
  • 2021Maryland

Courts

  • United States District Court for the District of Maryland

Education

  • The George Washington University Law SchoolJ.D.2021

    Federal Circuit Bar Journal

    Chairman, Dean Advisory Board

    Student Bar Association

  • Howard UniversityB.A., Political Sciencemagna cum laude2018