Leadership — Hispanic Bar Association of Michigan

HBAM Leadership 2026 - 2027

Diana Marin, President

Diana Marin is a civil rights litigator whose legal career has been dedicated to vindicating the rights of vulnerable individuals in the U.S. She is currently a Senior Attorney at the National Immigration Project.
Veronica Beltran, Vice President

Veronica Beltran is Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Culture at Wayne State University Law School. Previously, she worked in the clinical programs at both Wayne State University Law School and the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. She also has experience in immigration and business law within a public interest scope, working for non-profits to serve those in need of immigration assistance and help entrepreneurs set up their businesses.
Maria Daniel, Treasurer

Maria Daniel is the Owner and Attorney at Carrera Law Offices PLLC, where she focuses her practice on immigration and family law. Drawing on her international background and entrepreneurial experience, she provides strategic and compassionate representation to individuals and families navigating complex legal challenges. Fluent in English and Spanish, Maria is committed to building trust and ensuring accessibility for clients from diverse backgrounds.
Jennifer Ruiz, Secretary

Jennifer Ruiz is an associate attorney with Bowman & Brooke, LLP, where she represents clients in civil litigation matters involving alleged product defects, breach of warranty claims and insurance matters.
Brad Hall, Immediate Past President

Brad Hall teaches at Michigan State University College of Law and serves as Interim Director of its new Public Defender Clinic, a project he helped design. From 2015-2024, Brad was Administrator of the Michigan Appellate Assigned Counsel System. Prior to that, he spent eight years as a federal public defender in Detroit. Brad also serves as Co-Chair of the Latino Leaders for the Enhancement of Advocacy and Development (LLEAD) Metro Detroit Chapter.