Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project
Andrea Ortiz is a dedicated legal professional with extensive experience in immigration law. Currently serving as a Staff Attorney at Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project since November 2021, Ortiz previously held positions such as Family Defense Program Intern at Americans for Immigrant Justice and Legal Intern at the University of Miami School of Law Immigration Clinic. Key responsibilities included representing clients in immigration court, conducting legal research, and preparing legal documents. Additional experience comprises legal internships focused on client rights restoration and detention intake within immigration facilities. Ortiz earned a Doctor of Law degree from the University of Miami School of Law and a Bachelor's Degree in Spanish Language and Literature and Psychology from The University of the South.