Daniel R. Hernandez

Daniel R. Hernandez

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    CEO and Principal Attorney at NextLevel Law, P.C. and President Emeritus of the Board of Directors at Between Friends

  • Education

    • Florida International University

      2008 - 2011
      Bachelor of Health Services Administration
    • Palm Beach Central High School

      -
    • University of Illinois Chicago School of Law

      2013 - 2016
      Doctor of Law (J.D.)
  • Experience

    • McDonald's

      Mar 2006 - Jun 2007
      Crew Trainer
    • Boynton Beach Rehabilitaion Center

      Jun 2007 - May 2009
      Admissions Assistant
    • Chase

      May 2009 - Mar 2012
      Lead Teller
    • Dade County Federal Credit Union

      Mar 2012 - Jun 2013
      Teller Supervisor
    • The Law Offices of Gonzalez & Associates

      Mar 2012 - Sept 2012
      Intern
    • Circuit Court of Cook County, Chancery Division

      Jun 2014 - May 2015
      Judicial Extern to the Honorable Pamela Meyerson
    • American Bar Association

      Jan 2015 - May 2015
      Legal Intern - Commission on Hispanic Legal Rights and Responsibilities
    • Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

      May 2015 - May 2016
      Law Clerk - Legal Intern
    • University of Illinois Chicago School of Law

      Aug 2016 - Aug 2018
      Adjunct Professor
    • Walczak Hernandez, P.C.

      May 2017 - Jan 2020
      Founder & Managing Attorney
    • Hispanic National Bar Association

      Jul 2017 - Oct 2017
      Editorial Staff, HNBA Journal of Law and Policy
    • Between Friends

      Jun 2018 - now
      • President Emeritus, Board of Directors

        Jul 2023 - now
      • President, Board of Directors

        Jul 2021 - Jun 2023
      • President Elect, Board of Directors

        Jul 2020 - Jun 2021
      • Vice President, Board of Directors

        Jul 2019 - Jun 2020
      • Director, Board of Directors

        Jun 2018 - Jul 2019
    • NextLevel Law, P.C. by Daniel R. Hernandez, Esq.

      Jan 2020 - now
      CEO and Principal Attorney
    • University of Illinois Chicago School of Law

      Jan 2022 - now
      Adjunct Professor
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • License to Practice Law in Illinois

      Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission
      Nov 2016
    • Notary Public

      State of Florida
      Apr 2013
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Daniel R. Hernandez
      Top Attorney under 40 Hispanic National Bar Association Mar 2022
    • Awarded to Daniel R. Hernandez
      Rising Star - IL Super Lawyers Jan 2022
    • Awarded to Daniel R. Hernandez
      Notable Nonprofit Board Leader Crain's Business Chicago Nov 2021
    • Awarded to Daniel R. Hernandez
      Rising Star - IL Super Lawyers Jan 2021
    • Awarded to Daniel R. Hernandez
      Notable LGBTQ Executive Carin's Business Chicago Jun 2020
    • Awarded to Daniel R. Hernandez
      BEQ Pride Magazine 40 LGBTQ Leaders Under 40 BEQ Pride Magazine Jan 2020
    • Awarded to Daniel R. Hernandez
      Rising Star - IL Super Lawyers Jan 2020
    • Awarded to Daniel R. Hernandez
      Young Lawyer of the Year Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois Jun 2019
    • Awarded to Daniel R. Hernandez
      Distinguished Service Award Chicago Volunteer Legal Services May 2019
    • Awarded to Daniel R. Hernandez
      Latino 40 under 40 Negocios Now Magazine Feb 2019
    • Awarded to Daniel R. Hernandez
      Rising Star - IL Super Lawyers Feb 2019
    • Awarded to Daniel R. Hernandez
      30 Under 30 Windy City Times Jun 2018
    • Awarded to Daniel R. Hernandez
      Favorite Adjunct Professor The John Marshall Law School Student Bar Association Dec 2016