Supporting the Next Generation of Latino Legal Leaders: Daniela Madrid Hadges Establishes Endowment for Boyd Law’s La Voz
Long before she stood in federal courtrooms or founded her own law firm, Daniela Madrid Hadges understood the power of having a voice in the legal system. Her journey began as a victim advocate in North Las Vegas, guiding individuals through some of the most challenging moments of their lives.
That early commitment to service defined her path, carrying her through her undergraduate studies at UNLV and into law school at Arizona State University, where her dedication to equal justice earned her the Pro Bono Service with Highest Distinction award for her work representing wrongfully incarcerated individuals.
After earning her J.D., Madrid Hadges returned to Nevada to build an impactful legal career. She served as a Deputy City Attorney for Las Vegas, trying hundreds of criminal cases, before joining a premier national law firm to handle complex civil litigation. Driven by a desire to provide compassionate, personalized representation, she eventually built her own practice — founding Madrid Hadges & Associates, which was rebranded to House of Law in 2022. After a decade-plus of practice, she has litigated hundreds of state and federal cases, recovering millions for her clients while operating under a simple, foundational ethos: treat every client like family.
Her courtroom achievements have brought widespread distinction, including rankings among the Top 40 Under 40, the Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers, and recognition as one of Las Vegas’s best personal injury and criminal defense attorneys. Yet, despite a demanding practice and active involvement in organizations like the Latino Bar Association and the Nevada Justice Association, Madrid Hadges never lost sight of the students following in her footsteps.
Having previously supported La Voz (Boyd Law’s Latino Law Student Association) as a donor, Madrid Hadges saw firsthand how essential the organization is in providing cultural community, professional mentorship, and resources to emerging legal talent. Now, she is taking that commitment a step further.
The Daniela Madrid Hadges for La Voz Endowed Program Fund marks a historic milestone as the first endowment created by a Latina attorney at the William S. Boyd School of Law. This fund provides a strong foundation for the organization as it works to expand access to the legal profession. Since 1998, La Voz has served as a hub for aspiring attorneys in Nevada, promoting academic excellence, leadership opportunities, and community advocacy.
By establishing this endowment, Madrid Hadges ensures long-term funding for the group’s initiatives, one of which is the Huellas Mentorship Program, a nationally recognized multi-tiered program that connects judges and attorneys with law, undergraduate, and high school students across Nevada. Beyond this initial gift, anyone can contribute to help grow this endowment, expanding sustainable support for La Voz and generations of future students. Madrid Hadges has established this strong base in the hope that others will join her in building the La Voz Endowed Program Fund.
"Advocacy is about more than just representing clients in the courtroom — it’s about opening doors for the leaders coming behind us," Madrid Hadges reflected.
Through this endowment, her commitment to uplifting Nevada's next generation of advocate-leaders will endure in perpetuity.