Jason A. Márquez has been practicing law since 2008, almost exclusively in family law. However, he has and continues to work in criminal defense. He owns Márquez Law in Denver, a small firm dedicated to empathetic, efficient, and effective law practice. Mr. Márquez joined Law School…Yes We Can as a mentor in 2016, joined the Board of Directors in 2018, and is currently the President and Treasurer. Mr. Márquez brings a fresh perspective to LSYWC, with an extensive background in the corporate world, where he provided operational, technical, management, finance, and legal support to several corporations. Mr. Márquez is a Colorado native who grew up in a single-parent home. He has a great appreciation for the plight of LSYWC Fellows and the unique challenges they face on their journey through college and law school. His experience allows him to connect deeply with the LSYWC mission to ensure that students with ambition get the support and preparation they need to pursue their dreams, build better lives, and create stronger communities. Mr. Márquez earned his BA from Westmont College, where he double majored in Economics & Business and Physics. He acquired an MBA from the University of Colorado at Denver and his Juris Doctorate from the Denver University Sturm College of Law in 2007. He was awarded the Outstanding Student Attorney Award and the Student Leadership Award. Mr. Márquez is also a member of the Colorado Bar Association, Hispanic Bar Association, and Colorado Criminal Defense Bar.