1818 Legal

Bios

• Jordan Matyas

  Counsel

  Jordan Matyas founded the law firm 1818 to provide legal counsel and government relations services to individuals and businesses. Jordan’s choice for the firm name pays homage to the state where he was born, grew up, and has lived most of his life. 1818 is significant as the year that the great State of Illinois was admitted to the Union. Whether a client requires help resolving a dispute or developing a solution to a particular business or legal issue, Jordan dedicates himself to finding the best possible resolution, while being mindful of the client’s overall goals and interests. Jordan is a registered State and City lobbyist and helps clients with government relations goals, legislative and policy concerns, and other public affairs opportunities. Jordan also works with clients who have existing government contracts or who are looking to learn about the government procurement process. As a lobbyist and lawyer, Jordan is uniquely qualified to help clients that have administrative law matters. He assists clients with regulatory issues, enforcement actions, investigations, and other administrative law concerns arising in both state and local agencies. Many clients retain Jordan because of his previous work and knowledge with financial and professional licensing at the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. While some IDFPR matters are relatively routine, others have the potential to significantly impact a client’s life and livelihood. All aspects of Jordan’s practice at 1818 capitalize on his more than twenty years of professional experience in and around government. His tenure as Chief of Staff at the Regional Transportation Authority, his role as Illinois State Director and Legislative Consultant for the Humane Society of the United States, and his experience as Supervisor and Counsel for the Division of Financial Institutions and Supervisor of the Consumer Credit Section at IDFPR all contribute to the knowledge and skill that Jordan now draws on to serve his clients. Jordan’s broad experience also includes time working in the state legislature and City of Chicago Law Department, as well as at private law firms and as a clerk in the Cook County Circuit Court. Jordan also spent a few years working in the White House during the Clinton Administration and as Press Office Manager in the Office of Vice President Al Gore.

• Dan Egan

  Associate

  Dan is an associate attorney with extensive experience working on political campaigns. Prior to attending law school Dan served as the Illinois Deputy Digital Director for Mike Bloomberg’s 2020 Presidential Campaign. As an associate at a political consulting firm, he worked on over twenty political campaigns in various roles including research, communications, and finance. Dan handled much of the firm’s research operations, where he conducted opposition research projects, self-vulnerability assessments, and campaign finance vetting. Dan’s research was featured in mail campaigns and publications such as the Chicago Tribune, Politico, the Guardian, and the Daily Herald. Dan has experience working on all levels of campaigns in various states. He has research experience with local races in Cook County and Chicago, state-level races such as for State Representative in Illinois and Florida, and Congressional races in Illinois, Michigan, and California. Dan also has extensive media experience. Working with candidates and clients, he wrote and distributed press releases, facilitated interviews with principals and reporters, and handled inquiries from major news publications. Dan also worked as a finance associate and has experience with Illinois campaign finance regulations and fundraising strategy. Dan also has business experience, where he served as B2B Manager for the carsharing platform SHARE NOW (formerly car2go), leading an effort to promote the brand in Chicago while assisting in the management of a fleet of 400 vehicles. While in law school, Dan served as a Staff Editor for the UIC Review of Intellectual Property Law and co-authored an article in DePaul University’s Issues in Aviation Law and Policy Journal. He also worked for the Chicago Transit Authority Law Department and the UIC Veterans Legal Clinic. In both roles, Dan assisted senior attorneys and staff with various matters such as brief writing, research, and administrative functions. He was also an extern for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Dan Egan graduated with Latin honors from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. He earned his BA in Economics and Political Science from St. Norbert College, where he was a standout football player, earning All-American Honors. When he isn’t working Dan loves spending time with his wife and son. He also likes to pick up his guitar every once in a while.