Carey C. Jordan

Carey Jordan is the chair of the Vorys intellectual property group and a leader in patent strategy and innovation management.  Her experience includes advising Fortune 100 to Fortune 500 companies, startups and research institutions on global IP portfolio management, patent prosecution, licensing and tech transactions and risk management.

Carey helps clients pragmatically approach and optimize IP spend, and to align IP strategy with business goals.  She regularly advises clients on strategic patent filing and prosecution, implementing early indicator approaches to streamline prosecution costs and maximize asset value.

Carey has pioneered the integration of generative AI and workflow analytics into patent operations, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive improvements in service delivery, quality and overall cost savings.  Carey’s thought leadership includes partnerships with leading academic institutions such as Stanford University (Vorys was the first founding advisor of liftlab) and presentations on AI ethics, practical adoption and the evolving legal landscape.

Carey is passionate about advancing women in STEM and has established scholarship initiatives to support future leaders in science and technology.

Carey received her J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Houston Law Center.  She received her M.S. and B.S. magna cum laude from Clemson University.

Honors & Recognitions

World Intellectual Property Review, Patent Leader, 2016 to present

The Best Lawyers in America, Patent Law, 2016-2025

Chambers and Partners, Leading Lawyer in Intellectual Property, 2005–2026

IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners, 2013 to 2024

Texas Super Lawyers, 2011-2015, 2017-2019

Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2004, 2006-2009

Houston Business Journal, 40 Under 40, 2009

Professional & Community Activities

Clemson University, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Advisory Board

Intellectual Property Owners Association, Member, 2017