Laura M. Jordan
About Laura M. Jordan
Laura M. Jordan is a lawyer based in St. Louis, MO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Laura M. Jordan is recognized in the following practice areas:
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Thompson Coburn LLP
Education: Washington University in St. Louis, J.D., graduated 1999
Location: St. Louis, MO
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