Legal guide recognizes the next generation of legal leaders

Cleveland Krist PLLC is proud to announce that associate Lourdes “Lulu” Ortiz has been named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation list, which celebrates exceptional early-career legal professionals that are shaping the future of the profession.

The 500 X spotlights lawyers who “provide a forecast of the fascinating future of global law practice.” Now in its third year, the guide recognizes young lawyers who have made an impact through significant matters, leadership and peer acknowledgment. Selection is based on submissions, journalistic research and vetting by peers.

“Lulu is an exceptional lawyer whose intellect, work ethic, and judgment have made her a tremendous asset to the firm,” said Tim Cleveland, co-founder of Cleveland Krist. “Her clients and colleagues benefit from her ability to take complex issues and turn them into clear strategies, and this recognition from Lawdragon is well-deserved.”

Ortiz joined Cleveland Krist after serving as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Robert Pitman in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. She holds a J.D., with honors, from The University of Texas School of Law, where she was an articles editor for the Texas Law Review. She earned her B.A. in sociology, graduating cum laude from Yale University. In Spring 2024, she served as an adjunct professor at UT Law, teaching legal writing.

In her current role, Ortiz represents plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial disputes across state and federal courts.

Cleveland Krist PLLC is a Chambers-ranked litigation firm headquartered in Austin, Texas, renowned for its strategic handling of complex commercial cases in courts and arbitration tribunals nationwide. Clients value the firm’s focus, efficiency, and creativity.

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