David Fernandez: I Am Barnes & Thornburg

I AM...

• A native New Yorker, born in Queens
• Happily married for 38 years to my wife, Wendy
• The proud father of three daughters, Lydia (30), Elena (28) and Marisa (24)
• A 27-year veteran firefighter who responded on 9/11
• An avid New York sports fan—Islanders, Mets, Jets, and Knicks
• A motorcyclist who loves to travel to our national parks on two wheels
• A sports podcaster—follow me on TikTok: @fansince_72
• A half-marathoner. I’ve run in nine since 2014
• A cat dad to Buddy and Harley
• A dual citizen—U.S. and Spain

This profile appeared in the August 2026 edition of I Am Barnes & Thornburg.

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