Diane Hernandez concentrates her practice in the areas of employment-based immigration and compliance, as well as general labor and employment matters. She provides dedicated and experienced legal representation for clients throughout the United States. Over the course of her career, Diane has been committed to advocating on behalf of her clients, which range from small IT startups to billion-dollar hospital systems. Diane graduated with highest honors from the University of Tulsa College of Law, and served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Tulsa Law Review. She was awarded the Oklahoma Bar Association Outstanding Law Student Award for 2013, and the ALI CLE Scholarship and Leadership Award for 2014. She is a member of the Order of the Curule Chair and the Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity. Diane is fluent in Spanish, and is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, national and Colorado chapters.
Education & Admissions
Education
- Baylor University (B.A. in Foreign Service/Political Science)
- Baylor University (M.S. in Master of Environmental Studies)
- University of Tulsa College of Law (J.D., with highest honors, 2014)
Admissions
- Oklahoma (2014)
- Colorado (2018)
- Oklahoma Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
Experience
- 2016-Present Hall Estill
- 2015-2016, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, Law Clerk for the Honorable Wiley Y. Daniel
- 2014-2015 Hall Estill
- 2014 Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Legal Extern
- 2013 U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Legal Extern for the Honorable Paul Cleary, Magistrate Judge
Community & Professional Involvement
- Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association, National Organization
- Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Colorado Chapter
- Oklahoma Bar Associaiton
- Colorado Bar Association