William Jordan

William Jordan is an associate attorney who serves Wagenmaker & Oberly’s nonprofit clients across a range of federal tax and international matters. He is committed to walking alongside nonprofits to obtain tax-exempt recognition and comply with federal tax regulations, so they can effectively fulfill their missions. William also advises nonprofits in their international grantmaking by conducting equivalency determinations, consistent with applicable tax law requirements.

William’s background gives him significant insight into the nonprofit sector. Before his legal education, William worked in ministry with several congregations.  Through those valuable experiences, he gained deep appreciation for nonprofit organizations and their unique challenges.

William graduated cum laude from the University of Iowa College of Law, where he served as a Contributing Editor of the Iowa Law Review. He is also an Alliance Defending Freedom Blackstone Fellow. Prior to law school, he earned an M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary and a B.A. from St. Olaf College in Religion and Management Studies, where he graduated with distinction.

In his spare time, William enjoys tennis, reading, and staying involved at his local church.