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Vanessa Ortiz

Orlando,FL

Summary

Analytical, energetic, and detail-oriented attorney with experience in bankruptcy, immigration and other civil areas. Skilled in researching and interpreting legal documents, resolving disputes and successfully negotiating settlements. Handles multiple tasks, prioritizes efficiently and meets tight deadlines.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Immigration Attorney

Teruya & Sterling
01.2025 - Current


  • Managed a diverse caseload of clients, each with unique immigration needs and challenges.
  • Represented clients in USCIS interviews.
  • Represented clients in court hearings to advocate for their immigration rights and interests.
  • Facilitated positive outcomes for clients by providing comprehensive legal advice on immigration matters.
  • Drafted and reviewed legal documents to support immigration petitions and applications.
  • Enhanced understanding of complex immigration laws, assisting clients with clear, concise explanations.


Associate Attorney

Global Law
09.2017 - 01.2025
  • Provided legal counsel to creditors on bankruptcy proceedings.
  • Represent and advised parties in civil and corporate matters.
  • Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
  • Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.

Junior Associate Attorney

NRD Law Offices
12.2014 - 09.2017
  • Legal advice to creditors on bankruptcy proceedings.
  • Research legal issue for senior counsel and assisted in representation of clients
  • Drafting of pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
  • Schedule and conduct client’s interviews
  • Attend State Court Hearings
  • Administrative Support including file management and general offices duties.
  • Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.

Law Clerk

Judiciary Of Puerto Rico - State Court
08.2013 - 12.2013

Support Judge Lissette Toro with legal research and drafting of legal documents.

  • Researched laws, court decisions and other documents relevant to cases before court to aide in judge's decision-making.

Generalist Clerk/Case Manager

US Bankruptcy Court - District Of Puerto Rico
01.2010 - 06.2011
  • Responsible for maintaining and processing case information and managing the progression of cases from opening to final disposition.

Education

J.D. - Law

School of Law-Pontifical Catholic University of PR
Ponce, Puerto Rico
05.2014

BBA - Communications, Management

University of The Sacred Heart
Santurce, Puerto Rico
2010

Skills

  • Docketwise
  • EOIR
  • Webex
  • Lexis Nexis & Westlaw
  • Drop Box
  • Google Work Space
  • Zoom workplace
  • Best Case
  • CM/ECF & Pacer
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Organized, diligent, and tenacious
  • Legal Writing and Research
  • Analytical, energetic, and detail-oriented

Certification

Supreme Court of Puerto Rico

February 2015


United States District Court - PR

2023

Certifications / Seminars

  • Immigration and Family Visas (09/2024)
  • Work Visas (09/2024)
  • TPS and Humanitarian Parole (09/2024)
  • Waivers: Ask for forgiveness from immigration (09/2024)
  • Naturalization 101 (09/2024)

Languages

Spanish
English

Timeline

Associate Immigration Attorney

Teruya & Sterling
01.2025 - Current

Associate Attorney

Global Law
09.2017 - 01.2025

Junior Associate Attorney

NRD Law Offices
12.2014 - 09.2017

Law Clerk

Judiciary Of Puerto Rico - State Court
08.2013 - 12.2013

Generalist Clerk/Case Manager

US Bankruptcy Court - District Of Puerto Rico
01.2010 - 06.2011

J.D. - Law

School of Law-Pontifical Catholic University of PR

BBA - Communications, Management

University of The Sacred Heart