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Business Wire
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Cleveland Krist's Lulu Ortiz Named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 X
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A Florida woman turns $50 lottery scratch-off into $1 million when she wins lottery prize
A southwest Florida woman won a $1 million lottery prize after buying a scratch-off ticket at a Circle K convenience store, the Florida Lottery announced on April 29. The winner, 67-year-old Gail Riola of North Port, bought a ticket at a Circle K in Port Charlotte, opting to play the 500X the cash scratch-off game for $50. She walked away with a $1 million prize, or $640,000 after fees were taken out. The store where Riola bought her winning ticket also won a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the ticket, the lottery said in a news release. Lottery: Did anyone win the Mega Millions jackpot? See the winning numbers for the April 29 drawing The 500X cash scratch-off game was first launched in early 2024. To get a prize, players must match their numbers or bonus numbers to any winning number. Players also have the chance to win 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 or 500 times the prize shown, or more if they set a 'star' symbol. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Florida Lottery (@floridalottery) The top prize for the $50 500X scratch-off game is $25 million, the largest amount ever up for grabs on a Florida scratch-off game. Players have a 1 in 4.23 chance of winning the game, the lottery said. Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Florida woman wins $1M prize playing scratch-off game at Circle K
USA Today
30-04-2025
- Business
- USA Today
A Florida woman turns $50 lottery scratch-off into $1 million when she wins lottery prize
A Florida woman turns $50 lottery scratch-off into $1 million when she wins lottery prize A southwest Florida woman won a $1 million lottery prize after buying a scratch-off ticket at a Circle K convenience store, the Florida Lottery announced on April 29. The winner, 67-year-old Gail Riola of North Port, bought a ticket at a Circle K in Port Charlotte, opting to play the 500X the cash scratch-off game for $50. She walked away with a $1 million prize, or $640,000 after fees were taken out. The store where Riola bought her winning ticket also won a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the ticket, the lottery said in a news release. Lottery: Did anyone win the Mega Millions jackpot? See the winning numbers for the April 29 drawing How do you play the game? The 500X cash scratch-off game was first launched in early 2024. To get a prize, players must match their numbers or bonus numbers to any winning number. Players also have the chance to win 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 or 500 times the prize shown, or more if they set a 'star' symbol. What's the top prize? The top prize for the $50 500X scratch-off game is $25 million, the largest amount ever up for grabs on a Florida scratch-off game. Players have a 1 in 4.23 chance of winning the game, the lottery said. Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@
