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Denis Márquez Lebrón
[edit]Denis Márquez Lebrón | |
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| At-Large Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2017 | |
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| Political party | Puerto Rican Independence Party |
| Alma mater | University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus (B.A.) |
Denis Márquez Lebrón is a Puerto Rican politician and lawyer born in Gurabo. He is the youngest of four siblings and became involved in politics during his university years at the University of Puerto Rico, where he joined the Youth of the Partido Independentista Puertorriqueño (PIP). After earning a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences with a focus on Labor Relations, he pursued graduate studies in Public Administration and later graduated magna cum laude from the Interamerican University School of Law in 1992.
Early years
[edit]Márquez Lebrón has had a diverse career, working as a professor and legal advisor. He served as a municipal legislator, president of the Gurabo Committee, Electoral Commissioner for Precinct 2 in San Juan, and Secretary of Political Education within the PIP. His legal career includes representing various labor organizations and contributing to significant cases, such as the class-action lawsuit for the rights of special education children led by Rosa Lydia Vélez.
Profesional career
[edit]Additionally, Márquez Lebrón has been actively involved in community and recreational organizations. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Puerto Rico Legal Services from 2008 to 2009, providing legal assistance to those in need. As an author, he published the essay collection "De Celada a San Juan" in 2013.
Political career
[edit]Currently, Denis Márquez Lebrón serves as the Secretary of Political Organization and Spokesperson for the PIP in the Puerto Rican House of Representatives. He was elected as a representative by accumulation in 2016 and successfully revalidated his position in 2020. His legal expertise has shaped his interests in public employment, workers' rights, special education, access to justice, health, and human rights.