Daniel Ortiz

Daniel Ortiz is a Professorial Lecturer in Law at The George Washington University Law School, a position he has held since January 2022. He also serves as a Judge on the Court of Appeals of Virginia, a role he began in September 2021. Prior to this, Ortiz was a judge on the Fairfax County Circuit Court from January 2015 to August 2021. His legal career includes significant experience as a partner at Blankingship & Keith, P.C., where he worked for over ten years.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Government from the University of Virginia (1995-1999)
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from The George Washington University Law School (1999-2002)

Professional Experience

• Judge, Court of Appeals of Virginia (September 2021 - Present)
• Judge, Fairfax County Circuit Court (January 2015 - August 2021)
• Partner, Blankingship & Keith, P.C. (October 2004 - December 2014)
• Chairman of the Board and President, Legal Services of Northern Virginia (January 2011 - January 2012)
• Law Clerk for M. Langhorne Keith, 19th Judicial Circuit of Virginia (August 2002 - September 2004)

Daniel Ortiz's extensive background in law and judiciary makes him a notable figure in legal education and practice within Virginia and beyond.1