Drag & Justice Supports Scholarships LGBT Law Section Hosts Event for Students BY DENISE HERNÁNDEZ
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he Austin Bar Association’s LGBT Law Section held a drag show fundraiser on April 26. 2022. Drag & Justice featured drag performances from local drag queens. One of the highlights included a drag king performance by former section chair and Judge-Elect of County Court at Law No. 6, Denise Hernández. Drag & Justice raised money for scholarships to support LGBTQ+ law students. The event brought people together
The successful event raised over $11,600 in scholarships. It was a beautiful celebration of culture, community, and philanthropy. from all backgrounds to support these students. The successful event raised over $11,600 in scholarships. It was a beautiful celebration of culture, community, and philanthropy. The efforts of sponsors, supporters, and attendees made it possible. The LGBT Law Section
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encourages others to support the cause, enabling more scholarships in the future for worthy students. To learn more about the LGBT Law Section or to donate to the scholarship fund, please visit the section’sLAWYER page at AUSTIN AL AL austinbar.org/?pg=lgbtlaw.
Denise D. Hernández is Judge-Elect of County Court at Law #6. She currently serves as the Deputy Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Travis County Attorney’s Office. Before this role, Hernández was an Assistant District Attorney at the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, working in the Special Victims Unit. This year, she was recognized as a Champion of Change by DivInc. In 2021, she was recognized for Austin’s 40 under 40 legal category award. Hernández takes the bench in 2023.
2 1. On stage: Drew Williams, LGBT Law Section chair, 2. Judge-Elect Denise Hernández, Diamond Davenport, and Drew Williams. 3. Judge-Elect Denise Hernández, Natasha B. Capri, Gypsy Rose, and Diamond Davenport.
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