Frank Brown III
Education
Current: UNT Dallas College of Law 2L
Tarleton State University, BS Criminal Justice, magna cum laude, 2021
Employment
Fort Worth Police Department, 2009 - Present
Sergeant of Police, Traffic Investigation Unit Supervisor 2020 - Current
Sergeant of Police, Patrol 2018-2023
Police Detective, Criminal Investigation Division 2014-2018
Police Officer, Patrol 2009-2014
United States Marine Corp Reserves, Sergeant E-5 2007-2015
“As an underrepresented minority who has faced various obstacles through my nearly two decades of public service, I am inspired by Judge Hughes’ legacy and her advocacy for equality and justice. I hope to have her legacy live on through my life’s work.”
Jennifer Montiel
Education
Current: UNT Dallas College of Law 2L
University of Texas at Austin, BA Government, 2017
Diamond Hill Jarvis High School, Fort Worth ISD
Employment
Teach For America, Fort Worth ISD, Upper Elementary Teacher 2018- 2020
Daniel R. Bacalis, PC, Fort Worth, Family Law Legal Assistant 2021-2022
“The most important thing is my passion for helping others. This passion stemmed mostly from seeing the struggles my family faced with their immigration status. There were a lot of things I was not prepared to take on as a first-generation daughter. I am sure there are others who feel helpless like I did.”
Hernan Valles
Education
SMU Dedman School of Law, 1L
Princeton University, 3.54 BA Economics, Certificate in Finance 2021
Alpine High School, Alpine TX
Employment
Intensity LLC, Dallas, TX, Economic Consulting Analyst, 2022-present
Leadership
Team Captain, Princeton University Rugby Football Varsity Club 2018-2021
Founding Treasurer, Team Captain, Princeton University Spanish Debate Society 2019-2021
Mock Trial Team, Alpine, Texas, competed in the DBA High School Mock Trial State Competition for 3 years. Named runner-up for Best Oral Advocate Award 2016
“With the unwavering support of my community, I eventually became the firs person in my family to attend college. Understanding anything is possible when someone has your back; I vowed to continue supporting marginalized communities”
