Jordan Matthews

Jordan Matthews, one of the preeminent entertainment litigation attorneys in the United States and recognized by the LA Times as a legal visionary and entertainment business visionary, is a business trial lawyer and litigator with broad experience in the entertainment industry and business sector, specifically focusing his practice on plaintiff sexual assault, harassment and employment litigation matters. Notably, he served as lead counsel, representing the primary witness from the Wall Street Journal bombshell expose, "Dozens of People Recount Pattern of Sexual Misconduct by Las Vegas Mogul Steve Wynn," encompassing five years of litigation that lead to cases filed in the United States Supreme Court twice along with the filing of a civil RICO case alleging bribery and corruption. Investigations were triggered, leading to a record $55 million in fines against Wynn Resorts, and a $10 million fine against Steve Wynn, banning him from the Las Vegas gaming industry. The Nevada Gaming Control Board also changed its rules governing gaming licensees.

Mr. Matthews currently serves as lead counsel on multiple matters throughout the country, litigating matters in California, Nevada, Massachusetts and Texas. He handles matters in federal and state court and also has experience handling administrative proceedings with the California Labor Commissioner. Mr. Matthews actively practices in the United States Supreme Court, has argued before the Ninth Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals and is involved in litigation covered by the Wall Street Journal, Fox News, CNN, CNBC, and the New York Times, among other publications.

Recognition & Leadership

• Selected, LA Times, Business of Law Legal Visionary, 2023
• Selected, LA Times’ The Envelope Magazine, Entertainment Business Legal Visionary, 2024
• Selected, LA Times, Consumer Attorney of Southern California Legal Visionary, 2024
• Selected, LA Times, Business of Law Legal Visionary, 2024
• Selected, LA Times, Law Firm Visionary, 2025

Publications

• Quoted at law360.com on January 1, 2025 in the article On Tap In NY: Diddy, Trump, And A New Manhattan Top Cop
• ‘Supernatural’ & ’13 Reasons Why’ Actor Mark Pellegrino To Lead Series ‘A Motel’, Deadline Hollywood, Andreas Wiseman, May 29, 2024
• Quoted at law360.com on July 28, 2023 in the article Wynn Quits Nev. Gambling Industry After ‘Me Too’ Claims
• Quoted at CBS’ KLAS-TV on July 27, 2023 in the article Wynn manicurist’s lawyers pleased with $10 million fine against former casino mogul
• Quoted at law360.com on April 13, 2023 in the article Ex-Wynn Resorts Worker Seeks High Court Look at RICO Row
• Quoted at US Bets on December 7, 2022 in the article Attorneys Clash On ‘Improper Influence’ Claims in Appeal Of RICO Charges Against Steve Wynn
• Quoted at Las Vegas Review-Journal on December 6, 2022 in the article Appeals court hears former Wynn salon manager’s suit against Steve Wynn
• Author, Failure: When You Have Nothing You Have Everything, New Degree Press, November 10, 2022.
• Quoted at Las Vegas Review-Journal on October 4, 2022 in the article Appeals court to hear racketeering complaint against Steve Wynn
• Quoted at Gambling Insider on July 21, 2022 in the article Exclusive — Jordan Matthews: Steve Wynn allegedly used “improper influence” from China to lobby Donald Trump
• Quoted at The Wrap on May 20, 2021 in the article HFPA Members Suggest Suing Attorneys for ‘Damaging Advice’ to Golden Globes Group
• Quoted at The Wrap on May 11, 2021 in the article What’s Next for the Canceled Golden Globes and Can the HFPA Recover?
• Quoted at law360.com on March 30, 2021 in the article Wynn Resorts, Ex-Counsel Try To Sink Bribery Case
• Quoted at law360.com on February 5, 2021 in the article Why an ExxonMobil-Chevron Merger Isn’t Unthinkable
• Wynn whistleblower argues she can’t get a fair shake in court, CNBC.com, March 11, 2020
• Quoted at law360.com on February 12, 2020 in the article Dead Razor Deal Shows Need For Precise Termination Clauses
• Quoted at washingtonpost.com on October 16, 2019 in the article Of course Jennifer Aniston joined Instagram and it probably wasn’t just to gift you ‘Friends’ selfies
• Quoted at latimes.com on September 29, 2019 in the article California has a new law for contract workers. But many businesses aren’t ready for change
• Quoted at law360.com on August 14, 2019 in the article CBS-Viacom Merger May See Challenges From Unlikely Places
• Quoted at latimes.com on August 13, 2019 in the article The Viacom-CBS dust has settled. But who is Shari Redstone?
• Quoted at latimes.com on August 13, 2019 in the article CBS and Viacom agree to merge, reuniting in $12-billion deal
• Disney/Fox Merger: Can The Plethora Of Profit Participation Litigation Be Mitigated Through The Threat Of Punitive Damages?, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Entertainment Law and Intellectual Property E-Publication, Volume 5, Number 1, Spring 2018
• Film Piracy: Surfing the Internet for Free Content Provides Little Bounty for the Collective Economy, Journal of Business, Entrepreneurship and the Law, Vol. X, Spring 2017
• Can the Implied Covenant of Good Faith Be Altered by Bargained for Discretion? A Historical Analysis and Modern Application, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Entertainment Law and Intellectual Property E-Publication, Volume 4, Number 1, Spring 2016