User:Manima4/sandbox

Brennan Lloyd George Hughes Jr. (October 15, 1994)is a candidate for the the California State Assembly, representing District 54.

Early life and education
Born in Los Angeles, California, Brennan Hughes grew up in the close-knit community of Ladera Heights. As a child of a surgeon, a health care practitioner, and the great-grandchild of one of the first African-American doctors in the country, Brennan inherited a passion for community service and restoration. He attended Crossroads Elementary and Brentwood School for High School. Brennan was a three-sport athlete during his adolescence. He joined the Track, Football and Baseball teams. During his undergraduate studies at the University of Southern California, he worked for Congressman Gregory W. Meeks. Congressman Meeks' mentorship and leadership inspired Brennan to pursue a career in politics. Upon graduating USC, Brennan led the volunteer recruitment efforts of Councilman Curren D. Price Jr.'s campaign. Hughes received his B.A. from The University of Southern California, and his J.D. from Washington University School of Law.

Career
Hughes worked as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Victor L. Wright of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County returning to the school after serving as clerk during the summer of 2019.

Prior to returning to St. Louis in August 2020, Hughes was a summer associate for the Texas-based insurance defense firm, Hermes Law, PC. He also served as the founding board member of Bridging the Gap Scholarship.

From 2019 to 2021, Hughes was the Primary Editor for the Washington University School of Law Global Studies Law Review.

Grants, honors and awards

 * Louis & Catherine Fox Scholarship 2018–2021, Washington University School of Law
 * Generate Consequential Precedent," 86 Univ. North Carolina Law Review 1299–1332 (2008) (with Barry Friedman and Lee Epstein)