Bio

Thi (pronounced Tee) is a proud Vietnamese-American immigrant who has called Houston home for most of her life. Like many children of immigrant parents, she grew up feeling the pressure to choose between a career in medicine or law. After a few hospital rotations made it clear that bodily fluids weren’t her thing, Thi found her calling in law. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Minor in Global Business from the University of Houston. While in college, she began working as a legal assistant on pharmaceutical and medical liability cases — where she also met her future husband and the founder of Valdez Legal Advocacy, Daniel Valdez.

Thi continued working in product liability while attending Thurgood Marshall School of Law. In her third year, she took a bold step away from traditional legal paths and joined a local real estate developer focused on revitalizing Houston’s East End. There, she learned the ins and outs of real estate investment and development — sparking a passion that would shape the next phase of her career. After becoming licensed to practice law in Texas, Thi served as Compliance Officer for a local financial institution. She played a key role in helping the company transition into a state-chartered financial institution, where she created and refined policies that balanced regulatory compliance with consumer protection. Her work gave her a deeper understanding of real estate investment and the legal limitations that come with it.

In Thi’s view, real estate is one of the most stable and empowering investments a person can make — and she’s committed to helping others protect and preserve what they’ve built. In October 2022, she joined Valdez Legal Advocacy as Managing Attorney to focus more deeply on real estate law and help clients safeguard their property interests. Whether it’s understanding how to protect your family home or secure your stake in an investment, Thi brings both passion and precision to the table.

Though she wasn’t physically present when VLA opened its doors, Thi helped lay the foundation of the firm’s values: compassion, professionalism, and relatability. She believes law isn’t just about statutes — it’s about people. She takes time to understand her clients’ situations, communicates with empathy, and aims to build strong relationships with everyone she works with — including clients, co-counsel, and court staff. To Thi, relatability is the heart of Valdez Legal Advocacy. The firm was built to be a true resource: if VLA can’t help you directly, they’ll make sure you’re pointed in the right direction. As an immigrant herself, Thi is deeply committed to helping others understand and protect their rights — and never takes for granted the opportunities she and her family have been given.

Outside of law, Thi is a creative spirit. She runs an event and floral business called Hoa’s Hoas, enjoys woodworking, painting, and calligraphy, and finds joy in cooking elaborate meals for loved ones. She stays active with Pilates at Boost Pilates, loves spending time with her furry companions, and above all, cherishes traveling the world with her husband.