ORLANDO, FL, April 10, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Amarillis Velez Diaz, Esq., has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Velez Diaz is a distinguished attorney and as the founder and CEO of Velez Legal Practice, PLLC, since 2020, she leads a dedicated team in delivering comprehensive legal services in estate planning, real estate law, probate, and business law. Her responsibilities include overseeing the firm's operations, implementing strategic growth initiatives, and maintaining a high standard of client service. She personally advises individuals, families, and business owners on legal strategies to protect assets, promote business growth, and navigate complex legal matters.

Ms. Velez Diaz is deeply committed to a client-centered approach that reflects her firm's guiding motto, "Less Business, More Connection," prioritizing trust, education, and long-term relationships.

Before launching her own practice, Ms. Velez Diaz worked as a senior auditor for the Defense Contract Audit Agency beginning in 2008, serving in multiple states across the country. Her background in financial investigations strengthened her ability to handle intricate legal and fiscal challenges. Her early legal journey began as a legal secretary at Cerra & Parga Law Offices and Gaztambide & Cerra Law Offices from 2004 to 2007, followed by clerkships with McBride, Scicchitano & Leacox, P.A., Catholic Charities of Central Florida, and LatinoJustice PRLDEF from 2014 to 2015.

Her professional experience also includes roles as a Department of Defense auditor from 2008 to 2014, a tax accountant at Ríos Accounting, Inc. in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and administrative positions that laid the foundation for her work ethic and attention to detail.

Motivated by personal life experiences, Ms. Velez Diaz pursued law to promote social justice, equality, and opportunity. As the first in her family to attend graduate school and earn a law degree, she has shattered generational barriers. She graduated summa cum laude with a B.B.A. in accounting from Inter-American University of Puerto Rico–Metropolitan Campus in 2008 and earned her Juris Doctor from Barry University's Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in 2015. She also completed coursework at St. Thomas University Benjamin L. Crump College of Law and Mitchell Hamline School of Law. She has served as a certified civil county mediator and is a certified notary public in Florida.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Ms. Velez Diaz is active in several professional organizations, including the Orange County Bar Association, the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida, the Florida Bar, and the Hispanic National Bar Association. Her work has been recognized with honors such as the Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star (2025), Latino Leaders Magazine's Keep On The Watch Attorney (2024), and the Latina Leadership Academy Award from the HNBA (2022). She has also served as general counsel for the Hispanic American Professional & Business Women's Association (2023–2025) and as a board member of the Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida (2023).

Outside of her professional life, Ms. Velez Diaz treasures time with her family and enjoys travel and outdoor adventures like biking. As a proud mother of two daughters, she draws strength from her family to navigate the demands of career and life. Her husband is her rock and steadfast supporter—his encouragement, alongside the inspiration of her children, fuels many of her projects and aspirations. Together, their love and unity inspire her journey as a woman, mother, and legal advocate.

Looking ahead, she is focused on expanding her firm, mentoring new attorneys, and continuing to make time for family adventures and moments that truly matter. More than just a legal professional, Ms. Velez Diaz hopes that others see in her a reflection of resilience, service, and heartfelt connection.

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