
Jordan M. Sadlier
Associate
CORPORATE PRACTICE GROUP
As an Associate in the Corporate Practice Group at Ferruzzo, Jordan Sadlier advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financings, joint ventures, and general corporate governance matters. His experience spans a wide range of industries, including restaurants and hospitality, private equity, professional services, technology, food and beverage, and other consumer products.
Jordan obtained his J.D. from UC Berkeley School of Law, where he served as an editor for the Berkeley Business Law Journal, received High Honors in Mergers and Acquisitions, and was awarded a Prosser Award for achieving the second highest grade in Leveraged Buyouts. He graduated magna cum laude from UCLA with a B.A. in Political Science.
Prior to joining Ferruzzo, Jordan worked in the corporate practice group at a prominent national law firm in the firm’s Orange County office, where he counseled clients at every stage of the business lifecycle, from initial formation and capitalization to growth transactions, strategic acquisitions, and ultimate exit strategies. He frequently served as outside general counsel, providing practical and solution-oriented guidance on matters such as contract negotiation, corporate structuring, governance, and regulatory compliance.
As an Orange County native, Jordan is committed to community service. He provides pro bono legal assistance through the Public Law Center and serves on the Associate Board of Project Youth OCBF, a nonprofit dedicated to helping at-risk youth in Orange County succeed in school and lead healthy, drug-free lives.
Outside of work, Jordan is an avid golfer and enjoys exploring new restaurants, traveling, and staying active at the gym. He is also a passionate sports fan who follows college football, basketball, and baseball, and he loves going to concerts and discovering new music.
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Financing Transactions
- Business & Commercial Law
- Business Organizations
- Corporate Governance & Compliance
- Business Contracts
- State Bar of California
- University of California Berkeley School of Law
Berkeley, California, 2022
Juris Doctor
Honors: High Honors in Mergers and Acquisitions and Prosser Award Recipient (awarded to the student with the second highest grade in the class) for Leveraged Buyouts.
Activities and Societies: Berkeley Business Law Journal, Submissions Editor; Asian Pacific American Law Students Association, Member - University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, 2018
B.A., Political Science, Magna Cum Laude
Honors: Dean’s Honors List (awarded each quarter enrolled)
Activities: Oxford Study Abroad Program, Oxford, England, Summer 2017
- Orange County Bar Association
- Business and Corporate Law Section
- Banking and Lending Section
- Project Youth Orange County, Associate Board Member