In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), which celebrates the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States, the Texas Bar Blog connected with Guillermo Hernández III, a San Antonio-based immigration law and personal injury law attorney and District 18, Place 2 director of the Texas Young Lawyers Association. The first-generation attorney spoke about being inspired by his mother to pursue education, changing his career focus, and connecting with clients.

Tell us a little about your upbringing. Have you lived in San Antonio your whole life?