MICHAEL B. JORDAN is an associate at Troutman Pepper Locke in the firm’s Regulatory Investigations, Strategy + Enforcement (RISE) Practice Group as well as its Tobacco + Nicotine practice. He draws on a diverse range of experiences in government and private practice to help clients navigate complex regulatory issues, focusing primarily on heavily regulated industries such as tobacco, nicotine, and cannabis. Representing clients in government investigations and enforcement actions, Michael proactively counsels them on all aspects of federal and state regulatory compliance. He advises companies at every level of the supply chain, including manufacturers, importers, exporters, distributors/wholesalers, and retailers, including online retailers. Michael guides clients through a wide variety of federal, state, and local issues, ranging from questions related to licensure and permitting, excise taxes, sales and use taxes, pre-market authorization requirements, and advertising and marketing restrictions. His deep understanding of the laws and regulatory requirements enforced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and state taxing and licensing authorities makes him an invaluable asset to his clients. In addition to his regulatory practice, Michael maintains an active pro bono practice. He represents asylum seekers in removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review and assists veterans in seeking upgrades to their discharge status to obtain veterans’ benefits.