Lorena Rivas

Rivas & Associates

How long have you been practicing law, and what are your practice areas? Immigration 11 years What do you like most about being a lawyer? Being a changemaker.

What has been your biggest professional achievement? Rivas & Associates was ranked No. 31 of 168 companies to make Inc.com’s Regional 2023 Southwest List of fastest growing companies.

What is your passion outside of work and the law? Being an entrepreneur and finding solutions for my clients' gaps and problems.

What is the best advice you have ever received? When thinking about your goals and vision realize that there are no limits, no barriers, no rules---There is no sky!

How long have you been a TCBA member? Since 2012 - 11 years.

What is your favorite book, movie, or television show? Book: The Alchemist & No Rules Rules; Movie: Pride & Prejudice and Braveheart; Television Show: Ted Lasso, Succession, & Seinfeld.

Tell us a fun fact that no one knows about you! I was at one time, back in the day, a pageant queenMs. Sharon-Mutual.

What is your favorite food? Real Mexican tacos & pepperoni pizza!