Donovan Bendana (he/him) returned to GLAD Law as a Liman Law Fellow in August 2025 after having previously served as a legal intern. Donovan is a native New Orleanian and graduate of Duke University and Yale Law School. During his time in law school, Donovan was a member of OutLaws, the Reproductive Rights & Justice Project, and the Veterans Legal Services Clinic. In addition to his time at GLAD Law, Donovan also interned at NCLR, Human Rights Campaign, and the Williams Institute. After his fellowship at GLAD Law, Donovan will serve as a law clerk for Judge Julie Rikelman on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.