Neyla Lee Ortiz Rejoins Estrella, LLC to Focus on Government Affairs and State and Federal Funding Programs
San Juan, Puerto Rico – Estrella LLC, a leading full-service business law firm in Puerto Rico, is pleased to announce that Neyla Lee Ortiz has rejoined the firm. Neyla will serve as Counsel in the Corporate and Commercial group where she will focus her practice on Government Affairs and State and Federal Funding Programs.
Leveraging her experience in government administration, Neyla will provide strategic counsel to clients seeking to navigate legislative developments and access government funding opportunities.
“We are thrilled to welcome Neyla back to Estrella, LLC,” said Alberto Estrella, Managing Partner of the firm. “Neyla’s experience in government affairs and federal and state funding brings invaluable insight to our team and enhances our ability to serve clients in this critical area. With her deep understanding of legislative processes and funding opportunities, we look forward to expanding our services and helping clients navigate these complex matters with confidence.”
With extensive experience in government administration and legal affairs, Neyla helps guide clients through the complex legislative and regulatory process to achieve their policy and business goals. She offers expert guidance on tracking policy developments, drafting legislation, advocating before government agencies, research and analysis, and developing strategic initiatives to address regulatory concerns and assess the potential impact of proposed rulemakings and legislative initiatives on businesses.
Neyla also advises clients on federal grant opportunities and compliance, helping them identify and access federal and state funding programs available to businesses in Puerto Rico, including FEMA funds and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG-DR/MIT). She guides clients through the procurement process, providing comprehensive support from initial proposal development to final award, ensuring compliance and optimizing funding opportunities.
Prior to rejoining Estrella LLC, Neyla served as Assistant Secretary of Legal Affairs at the Department of Housing overseeing the interpretation and uniform implementation of laws, regulations, and public policies. Neyla provided legal counsel to the Secretary and Assistant Secretaries, managed litigation and administrative cases in collaboration with the Department of Justice and external law firms, and drafted critical legal documents, contracts, and regulatory measures.
Additionally, Neyla played a key role in ensuring compliance with federal and local regulations, addressing inquiries from legislative bodies, and supporting the implementation of the Community Development Block Grant funds including CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT programs to assist communities impacted by disasters. Neyla’s experience also includes managing insurance policies, settlements, and environmental compliance matters related to EPA superfund sites.
Beyond legal affairs, Neyla held key leadership roles within the agency, including Interim Assistant Secretary of Strategic Planning and Assistant Secretary of Subsidy and Community Development. Neyla has played an instrumental role in shaping public policy, enhancing regulatory frameworks, and securing resources to strengthen housing initiatives across Puerto Rico.
Neyla holds a Bachelor of Arts in Labor Relations from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus and a Juris Doctor from the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico. Neyla originally joined Estrella LLC as an attorney in 2010 and recently rejoined the firm in 2025.
About Estrella, LLC
Estrella, LLC is one of the oldest and most respected full-service law firms in Puerto Rico. Our first-rate attorneys represent a diverse group of entrepreneurs, middle-market and blue-chip clients, and deliver comprehensive legal strategies in a breadth of practice areas anchored by our corporate, employment, and litigation practices. As a trusted advisor, we value ongoing relationships with our clients, including many of Puerto Rico’s highest-profile companies, some of whom have relied on the firm’s legal assistance for more than 50 years. The firm is also a member of Meritas, a global alliance of leading independent law firms across the U.S. and worldwide, allowing us to assist our clients wherever they do business.
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