Jordan R. Held
As an associate in Kreis Enderle’s Portage office, Jordan Held focuses on civil litigation and employment law. Compassionate and dedicated, she strives to understand her client’s goals and help them achieve their desired results, both in and outside the courtroom.
Jordan earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Western Michigan University and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Toledo College of Law. While pursuing her law degree, she participated in the Student Bar Association, the Student Development Committee, and the Criminal Law Society. Jordan also supplemented her classroom learning by clerking for Judge Daniel S. White, the Monroe County Business Court Presiding Judge, and interning with Legal Services of South Central Michigan.
When not in the office, Jordan is an outdoors enthusiast, enjoying all the natural wonders Western Michigan has to offer, from exploring the shores of Lake Michigan, hiking through the woods and dunes, camping in the many state parks, or just relaxing with a good book in her hammock.
Honors & Awards
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, 2025 to Present
- Michigan Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” 2025
Posts by or including Jordan R. Held
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Navigating the WARN Act During a Government Shutdown
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Whistleblower Protections Apply To Alleged Common Law Violations, Not Just Statutes and Regulations, Michigan Supreme Court Says
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New Michigan Sick Time and Minimum Wage Laws: What You Need To Know
Voter-approved initiatives changing Michigan’s minimum wage and guaranteeing workers paid sick time were set to take effect … Continue Reading
Game Over for Expanded Overtime Rule? Recent Ruling Is Likely the End of Higher Exemption Thresholds for Now
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Non-Compete Update: Texas Court Halts Non-Compete Ban
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Michigan Minimum Wage Hike and End of the Tip Credit Are Back on Track After Supreme Court Ruling
In 2018, the Michigan Legislature received petitions proposing, among other things, raising Michigan’s minimum wage for tipped … Continue Reading
Final DOL Rule Makes 4.3 Million More Americans Eligible for Overtime Pay
On July 1, 2024, the number of salaried American workers who must receive overtime pay (time-and-half for … Continue Reading
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No matter how carefully a landlord follows rental rules and screens tenants, sometimes things still go wrong. … Continue Reading
Written Employment Agreements Can Reduce Litigation Risks But Open The Door to Wrongful Termination Claims
No matter the context, taking the understandings, expectations, and agreements between two or more parties from their … Continue Reading
From Non-Compete To Non-Existent: Proposed FTC Rule Would Render Almost All Non-Competition Agreements Void and Unenforceable
For decades, businesses in Michigan and across the country have relied upon non-competition agreements to protect their … Continue Reading
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