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Melissa Martorella

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Partner at Fortra Law
📍 Irvine, California, United States

Melissa Martorella is a Partner at Fortra Law, where she heads the Banking and Finance practice group. A graduate of the University of California, Irvine School of Law, she manages a large legal team and advises nationwide mortgage professionals on transactional documentation, multi-state compliance, and non-judicial foreclosures.

She is a prominent voice in the private lending industry, serving as general counsel for the American Association of Private Lenders and contributing to industry education through panels and articles. Melissa also championed the creation of the Women in Private Lending group to foster connection and support among women in the field.

She was instrumental in creating the Women in Private Lending group, giving women in her field a dedicated space to connect and learn.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Partner
Location
Irvine, California, United States
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Priorities

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Private Lending
Appears on industry podcasts like "The Lenders Playbook" to discuss challenges, compliance, and growth opportunities for private lenders nationwide.
Mortgage Compliance
Her core practice involves advising mortgage professionals on navigating complex lending regulations and transactional needs across all fifty states.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Partner
Fortra Law
12-2020 - 6-2025
Partner
Fortra Law
8-2015 - 6-2025
Attorney - Banking & Finance
Fortra Law
6-2014 - 8-2014
Summer Law Clerk
United States Attorney's Office
5-2014 - 5-2015
Senior Research Editor, UCI Law Review
UC Irvine School of Law
In the press

Media appearances

S1E7 | Journey to the Top | Melissa Martorella, Fortra Law. Featured in YouTube
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Melissa Martorella From Geraci Talks Business Purpose Lending 101. Featured in Fortra Law – Webinars
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Education
2012 - 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of California, Irvine School of Law
2010 - 2011
M.A.T.
Tufts University
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