Jordana E. Thomadsen
Attorney
Phone: (414) 276-4080
Email: jthomadsen@carlsondash.com
Practice Areas: Business Transactions, Real Estate Transactions, Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Litigation
Jordana is a talented ‘two-way player’ for our firm’s team. She has over 15 years of experience that includes both the transactional realm and the courtroom; previously practicing law at one of the largest law firms in the U.S. In addition, she served as a Judicial Law Clerk and a Court Commissioner.
In the Profession
As a litigator, Jordana prides herself on being a master strategist, researcher and drafter of state, federal and appellate court pleadings and briefs on substantive matters ranging from commercial contract actions to complex fraud and breach of professional duty and breach of fiduciary claim cases.
In her transactional practice, Jordana drafts loan documents and performs due diligence relating to commercial loans and loan modifications, including asset-based lending deals, and can assist with participations and private placement facilities. In addition, she brings a calm, steady and experienced hand to our clients’ commercial real estate transactions. Jordana has had the privilege of drafting and negotiating contracts and closing deals relating to significant and complex commercial projects, including the sale of a large pipeline and submerged lands.
Jordana combines big-firm know-how, with small-firm personalized service.
She was named as one of Milwaukee’s “Leading Lawyers” in the field of real estate by M Magazine from 2012-2015, which includes every year this distinction existed.
In the Community
Jordana donates her time by helping to provide dinners to a Milwaukee homeless shelter. She serves as a District 2 Committee Member for the Wisconsin Office of Lawyer Regulation, and she serves as a Vice President on the Board of Trustees for Congregation Shalom.
Get to Know Jordana
Besides being with your family, what do you do when you are not busy being a lawyer?
I serve on a couple Boards of Directors and committees on which I seek to increase community engagement on issues of poverty.
Is there a charitable cause you feel passionate about? If yes, what is the charity and why?
The Cathedral Center, a nondenominational shelter that also seeks to provide a path to secure housing for Milwaukee families. This is a solid organization that effectively serves its purpose, and you can meet some adorable children there while you help.
What is the best concert you’ve attended, ever, and what made it the best?
I’m going to choose a 90’s “mash up” concert because it was a lovely night with my spouse and because I am stuck in the 90’s.
Legal Background
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 2000 (Magna Cum Laude, Order of the Coif)
University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A., 1995 (with Honors)
Admitted: Jordana is admitted to practice in the State of Wisconsin, Eastern District of Wisconsin; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit; State of Colorado (inactive); and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
Memberships: Wisconsin State Bar, Milwaukee Bar Association, Professional Dimensions
Our Locations
Chicago: 216 S Jefferson St, Suite 504, Chicago, IL 60661 • (312) 382-1600
Milwaukee: 740 N Plankinton Avenue, Suite 430, Milwaukee, WI 53203 • (414) 276-4080
Pleasant Prairie: 10411 Corporate Dr, Suite 100, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 • (262) 857-1600
Recent & Upcoming Events
September 12th – WAJ Women’s Caucus Retreat & Seminar with Andrea Hoeschen speaking on “Leading in the Age of #MeToo: The Unique Challenges faced by Women of Influence”