David Hernandez Email & Phone Number

•Provide immigration-related legal support in a fast paced, high volume, deadline driven environment•Prepare and file petitions for a variety of visa categories, including E-2, H-1B, L-1, O-1, and TN•Interpret during consultations for Spanish-speaking clients and translate correspondence and documents

San Francisco, California, United States

•Perform initial client intake to evaluate eligibility, gather relevant information, and establish case strategy•Prepare and file H-1B visa petitions with United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS)•Perform legal research and draft letters of support in response to Request for Evidence from USCIS

•Provided operational services within the dynamics of a prominent think tank•Tasks include delivering correspondence, assisting visiting fellows, and participating in event organizing

•Assisted faculty with ongoing administrative needs•Tasks include transcript processing, updating office records, and department outreach

•Managed annual grant, prepared financial statements, and reviewed purchases for legal compliance•Organized academic workshops related to law school admissions and LSAT prep

•Lead volunteering efforts to serve underserved Latinx communities in the Bay Area•Organized and coordinated weekly meetings and cultural events•Oversaw the club’s annual scholarship awarded to high-achieving Latinx students

•English and civil liberties tutor for Spanish speaking custodial staff •Facilitated advocacy workshops for club members and custodial staff•Responsible for grant writing and analyzing financial information for club funds

•Attended congressional hearings, conducted legislative research, and prepared memos for staff •Assisted with casework, including aiding Afghan refugees and their families •Drafted letters responding to constituent inquiries on several issues, including immigration and education

•Conducted screening interviews to assess the type and scope of legal aid needed from clients •Interpreted Spanish for attorneys, translated documents, and ensured proper translation in paperwork•Participated in Pro Se Clinic debriefings and conducted legal research

•Supported undocumented community members by connecting them with proper legal resources •Assisted in volunteer-based voter registration drive designed to engage and register Latino electorate•Coordinated with Executive Director to plan and implement the organization’s annual fund development

•Assisted on research examining how voters respond to politicians who shift their stance on policy issues•Collected and analyzed the transcripts of recent political debates using tools such as Microsoft Excel•Conducted independent research on the development of racial/xenophobic rhetoric in political campaigns

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Public Policy

High School Diploma