Porter Hedges Announces 2026 LCLD Pathfinders

Porter Hedges is pleased to announce that Joanna Caytas and Jordie Lennox have been selected to the 2026 LCLD Pathfinder Program.

The LCLD Pathfinder Program was developed to identify, train, and advance the next generation of leaders in the legal profession. The program provides high-potential, early-career attorneys with the opportunity to learn from top leaders in the legal industry while gaining foundational leadership skills and relationship-building resources.

Joanna’s practice focuses on all aspects of bankruptcy and restructuring, with an emphasis on debtor representation in commercial bankruptcy cases across many industries. She also has experience in special investigations as well as bankruptcy litigation and appeals, including representing creditors’ committees.

Jordie advises clients on a range of general corporate matters, with emphasis on debt and equity finance. She represents both lenders and borrowers in connection with senior secured credit agreements, subordinated debt facilities, and SBIC investments, focusing on long-term debt and equity financing for leveraged buyouts across diverse industries.

For more information about Porter Hedges IMPACT initiative, visit our Firm website.

About LCLD

LCLD is an organization of more than 400 corporate chief legal officers and law firm managing partners—the profession’s top leaders—who are committed to creating an environment where all talent can thrive. LCLD action programs are designed to attract, inspire, nurture, and retain the very best talent across society and within our Member organizations, thereby helping a new generation of attorneys ascend to positions of leadership. We work to promote equal opportunity through our organizations, circles of influence, and society at-large, with the ultimate goal of strengthening and diversifying the legal profession for generations to come. For more information about LCLD, click here.