EPISODE · Jun 10, 2025 · 1H 15M
When David Versus Goliath: an interview with Jordan Matthews
from Awakened Nation · host Brad Szollose
How do you dedicate your life to defending survivors of sexual misconduct? Preeminent entertainment litigation attorney Jordan Matthews joins Brad to discuss his devotion to protecting those who have been abused, his career choices that brought him to becoming a lawyer, his wife and children being his inspiration, and a few remarks bout his high profile case against Steve Wynn, along with his legal opinion on the Sean Puffy Combs case. ABOUT 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. Website: https://www.holtzmatthews.com/. HOST OF AWAKENED NATION™: Brad Szollose.
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How do you dedicate your life to defending survivors of sexual misconduct? Preeminent entertainment litigation attorney Jordan Matthews joins Brad to discuss his devotion to protecting those who have been abused, his career choices that brought him to becoming a lawyer, his wife and children being his inspiration, and a few remarks bout his high profile case against Steve Wynn, along with his legal opinion on the Sean Puffy Combs case. ABOUT 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. Website: https://www.holtzmatthews.com/. HOST OF AWAKENED NATION™: Brad Szollose.
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