Melany Hernandez is an associate in Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt's Business Litigation Department. She served as an intern in the firm's 2021 Summer Associate program, where she displayed a keen understanding and appreciation for the law. She devotes herself to seeking and studying legal remedies that will result in the most favorable outcome for her client. Melany is admitted to practice in all Florida state courts.

Melany is a first-generation American born to Colombian immigrant parents who had an American dream. That dream has inspired Melany her whole life, and she knew from a young age that she wanted to help people. During her time at Florida Gulf Coast University, she realized her passion was to be a part of the American legal system. Since then, she has had the honor of working two years as the District Representative for former U.S. Congressman Francis Rooney, externing for U.S. Magistrate Judge Anthony Porcelli of the Middle District of Florida, and serving on the editorial board of the Fort Myers News Press representing the voice of young adults in Lee County.

Melany was born and raised in Miami and now lives in Fort Myers, Florida. She plays guitar and has fond memories of representing Miami as part of a competitive synchronized swimming team for many years. She is fluent in Spanish.