Profile
Jordan Grotzinger is Co-Chair of the Los Angeles Litigation practice and member of Greenberg Traurig’s Trial Practice Group. A nationally recognized trade secret lawyer and thought leader, Jordan has become a go-to counsel for Fortune 500 companies facing high-stakes trade secret disputes, sensitive internal investigations, and complex business litigation. He also has represented leading entertainment and media companies in high-profile litigation matters.
Jordan is the founder and host of the Trade Secret Law Evolution Podcast, one of the leading podcasts focused on trade secret law since its launch in 2019. Downloaded by listeners around the world, the podcast delivers practical insights and timely analysis of significant developments shaping trade secret law. Through the podcast and his speaking engagements nationwide, Jordan is widely recognized for translating evolving legal trends into actionable guidance for businesses and practitioners.
An experienced trial lawyer, Jordan has tried jury and bench cases throughout California and has argued appeals before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and California Court of Appeal.
Concentrations
- Federal and state trade secret cases
- Trial practice
- Entertainment litigation
- Fiduciary litigation
- Consumer class action defense
Áreas de Atuação
Experiência
- Represent Fortune 500 financial information and analytics company in trade secret litigation.
- Represent Fortune 500 cosmetics company in trade secret litigation.
- Represent Fortune 150 commercial real estate company in trade secret litigation and counsel company on trade secret issues.
- Obtained summary judgment for major computer manufacturer in case involving “bookmark” software; affirmed on appeal.
- Obtained no-notice temporary restraining order enjoining defendants from misappropriating proprietary software and related intellectual property belonging to Fortune 150 commercial real estate company.
- Obtained preliminary injunction for auto parts manufacturer.
- Defeated motion for preliminary injunction against geospatial imaging company.
- Defeated motion for preliminary injunction against furniture company.
- Represented major construction lender in trade secret litigation resulting in favorable outcome.
- Work with IT forensic professionals to protect clients’ trade secrets and resolve cases before litigation including for national commercial landscaping company.
- Counsel clients across various industries about trade secret claims and defenses.
- Represent top talent agency and media company in various matters, including high-profile litigation.
- Represented major motion picture studio in contract and related disputes.
- Represented motion picture studio and musicians in defamation case over depiction of artists’ former manager in major motion picture.
- Represented global concert promotion company in dispute over sale of live theatre assets abroad.
- Defended rap music record label and artist accused of copyright infringement in jury trial resulting in judgment as a matter of law, affirmed by Ninth Circuit.
- Trial counsel for widow of composer with breach of fiduciary duty and fraud claims against music publisher; obtained seven-figure jury verdict.
- Represented prominent rock music group in arbitration regarding royalty dispute with former band member.
- Represented talent agent sued for alleged unpaid commissions. Negotiated settlement for $0 and full releases.
- Defeated class certification for micromobility company.
- Obtained dismissal with prejudice of national putative class action against dietary supplement company and celebrity endorser.
- Defeated class certification in actions alleging violations of California consumer protection statutes and breach of contract against sound recording school.
Reconhecimento & Liderança
- Recommended Lawyer, World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR), USA Trade Secrets Rankings, 2025
- Listed, The Legal 500 United States
- Trade Secrets (Litigation and Non-Contentious Matters), 2025
- Litigation - Product Liability and Mass Tort Defense - Consumer Products (Including Tobacco), 2015
- Team Member, Law360 “Product Liability Practice Group of the Year,” 2021-2022
- Team Member, The American Lawyer’s “Products Liability Litigation Department of the Year,” 2018
- Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers®, Best Law Firms Edition, "Law Firm of the Year," Real Estate - Litigation, 2017
- Jewish Federation Los Angeles (JFEDLA) Legal Network Committee Member
- University of Michigan Parent & Family Leadership Council Member
- American Friends of Bar-Ilan University Circle Member
Credenciais
- J.D., Southwestern University School of Law
- B.A., Brandeis University
- California
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit