About
As a trusted and independent claims resolution expert,
Jordy takes a pragmatic and empathetic approach to delivering creative, equitable and expedient solutions to complex disputes.
Jordana (“Jordy”) H. Feldman is one of the nation’s leading experts in the design, implementation and administration of high-profile, emotionally-charged programs that are established to resolve mass claims outside of court. Known for her discretion, empathy, integrity, judicious style, and pragmatic approach, she has fashioned claims processes that provide equitable, expeditious resolutions and meaningful opportunities for victims to participate and be heard.
Jordy most recently served as the independent Administrator of the Epstein Victims’ Compensation Program – a voluntary, confidential, non-adversarial program established to compensate victims of sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein. She designed the criteria for determining eligibility and compensation, had exclusive decision-making authority over the evaluation of all claims and claims-processing operations, and distributed over $121 million to eligible claimants in roughly one year. Highly attuned to the concerns and sensitivities of victim-survivors, she offered a safe space for them to share their stories and validation for their suffering.
She previously served as Deputy Special Master of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (“VCF”), playing a key leadership role in developing guidelines for eligibility and the valuation of economic and non-economic losses, adjudicating thousands of claims valued in the aggregate over $12 billion, directing and presiding over the hearings process, and overseeing claims processing operations during her ten-year tenure. She also served as the fund’s primary liaison with various federal, state, local government and private entities and represented the VCF at numerous public town halls and other outreach events to ensure that claimants were informed of the claims criteria and claims process.
Jordy co-authored the Master Guide to Mass Claims Resolution Facilities (2011) which provides practical guidance to navigate issues in designing and administering claims resolution programs. She has had numerous appearances and speaking engagements with federal, state and local officials, media outlets, non-profit organizations, lawyers, claimants, and college and law school students to discuss her work.
Earlier in her professional career, she worked at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson, LLP and in the alternative dispute resolution group at Dickstein Shapiro, LLP. She received her juris doctorate degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and received her undergraduate degree magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania.
Trusted Claims Resolution Experts
Government officials, legal experts, and advocates praise Jordy and the Davarker team’s approach to claims resolution.
“Jordy brings not only a wealth of experience from her long-time work with the 9/11 community, but also a profound sense of empathy for victims and a deep commitment to ensuring fairness in process and outcome.”
— Ken Feinberg, the nation’s leading expert in alternative dispute resolution who has served as Special Master of compensation programs involving victims of 9/11, sexual abuse against the Catholic Church and Penn State University, the Gulf Coast oil spill, the Boston Marathon bombing, Pulse Nightclub and countless others.
“[Jordy] has left an indelible mark on nearly every aspect of the [VCF] program, and has positively impacted thousands of lives with her judicious, empathetic, and exceptionally fair-minded style. I know that the attorneys and claimants who interacted with her … will miss her compassion, expertise, and commitment.”
— Rupa Bhattacharyya, current Special Master of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund and former Director of the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Division’s Office of Constitutional and Specialized Tort Litigation, upon Jordy’s departure from the VCF in 2019.
“[T]he process was very sensitive to survivors….they were treated with respect.”
“As a result of compassionate efforts to right Epstein’s horrific wrongs, their pain is finally being turned into purpose…The hard work conducted by Administrator Feldman is helping to minimize the suffering of these women and ensure that justice is accessible for all.”
"It was the safest space that I've ever been a part of where the client could share all intimate details, knowing that it was not being recorded, it was going to remain confidential, and somebody was going to listen.”
Referring to the acceleration of payments to 9/11 victims, “This is a testament to the valiant efforts of Special Master Bhattacharyya, Deputy Special Master Jordy Feldman, and the entire 9/11 VCF staff in expediently providing justice to 9/11 victims. The 9/11 VCF staff has made clear that their intent is to avoid delaying justice at all costs.”
ABOUT DAVARKER
Inspired by the Hebrew saying “Davar Acher,” a phrase used when offering a different perspective, Davarker Advisors, LLC (“Davarker”) approaches the resolution of high-stakes mass claim disputes in an alternative, non-traditional way. Our processes ensure that victims receive prompt and fair compensation and are treated with dignity, respect and compassion.
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