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Client Protection Fund Commission: 2023 Annual Report Now Available
The Client Protection Fund Commission finished its eighteenth year of operation in 2023, paying nearly $99,000 across 11 separate claims against 9 lawyers.
You can view the full report by clicking the button below.
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Join the State Bar of New Mexico as Our Equity in Justice Administrator!
The State Bar of New Mexico is seeking a full-time Equity in Justice Administrator to support the State Bar's committees, sections and divisions implementing diversity, inclusion and equity in justice projects/initiatives. The position works alongside various groups and State Bar members engaged in eliminating biases and inequalities within New Mexico's justice system and promoting participation by underrepresented communities in State Bar programs and activities. To learn more about the posititon, please click the button below. For application, please send your resume and a cover letter to HR@sbnm.org.
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The Young Lawyers Division Needs Volunteers for
Ask-a-Lawyer Call-in Day
on May 4
Once a year, New Mexico residents can get their legal questions answered free or receive brief legal advice through the Ask-a-Lawyer Call-in Program sponsored by the YLD. The YLD is recruiting volunteer attorneys virtually and in-person to answer questions from across the state on a variety of topics including: employment law, divorce, child support, landlord/tenant issues, personal injury, estate planning, real estate and more. This year’s program will take place from 9 a.m. to noon (MT) on May 4. Help us spread the word to you friends and family of this great event. For further questions, contact Member Services at memberservices@sbnm.org.
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2024-25 ATJ Fund Grant Cycle Now Accepting Applications
The State Bar of New Mexico ATJ Fund Grant Commission solicits grant applications from qualified civil legal service providers for the provision of civil legal services to low-income New Mexicans.
The deadline for proposals is April 1, 2024. The Request for Proposals can be found at https://www.sbnm.org/Leadership/Commissions/Access-to-Justice-Fund-Grant-Commission.
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Submit Your Nominees for the Henrietta Pettijohn Award and Rising Star Award 2024
The New Mexico Women's Bar Association is accepting nominations for the Henrietta Pettijohn Award and the Rising Star Award for 2024.
The Henrietta Pettijohn Award honors an attorney who, over the years, has been a trailblazer or made a significant impact in empowering women in the legal profession.
The Rising Star Award recognizes a lawyer out of law school five years or less and is doing exemplary work in the community while bravely reaching outside their comfort zone in a legal or personal sense to try to make a difference in our profession.
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The Digital Resource Deskbook 2024-2025 Is Here! View & Download Your Copy Today!
As a State Bar of New Mexico member, you are receiving a FREE digital copy of the Resource Deskbook 2024-2025 as a member benefit. View and download the comprehensive guide for State Bar of New Mexico resources for our members, New Mexico State and Federal Court contact information, License Renewal information and much more at www.sbnm.org/Resource-Deskbook-2024-2025!
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Self-Study Rule 18-204(c) NMRA
Beginning in compliance year 2024, attorneys can earn all 12 required credits using a self-study format. These courses, however, must be pre-approved by the State Bar of New Mexico. Due to this requirement, course providers must report these credits for you. This means, attorneys can no longer self-report self-study credits. Visit www.sbnm.org/mcle for more information.
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Upcoming Programs from the
Center for Legal Education
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"Would You Mind Making Some Copies?": Recent Research in Gender Bias
REPLAY: Transgender Cultural Fluency
Ugh! I Feel so Conflicted Right Now! Common Conflicts of Interest
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Professional Development Program
Most lawyers are constantly striving to find ways to improve and reach their highest potential, whether that means improving practice skills, profitability, the integration of work and personal life pursuits, seeking a higher level of confidence and overall well-being, improving professional or personal relationships, or some other way. A certified professional coach is someone trained to partner with a person to maximize full personal and professional potential and reach that person’s desired results. To learn more about how a certified professional coach might be of value to you please visit the State Bar website at CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL COACHING.
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Equity in Justice Program
Get your Equity in Justice CLE Credit!
The new requirement for one hour of Equity in Justice CLE credit is effective Jan. 1, 2024. Throughout the year, we will be offering monthly one-hour virtual CLEs that meet this requirement for $49 a session.
Upcoming CLEs
"Would You Mind Making Some Copies?": Recent Research in Gender Bias presented by Torri Jacobus, Director of Equity, Inclusion and Justice for the New Mexico Administrative Office of the Courts, Sarita Nair, Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, and Chamiza Pacheco de Alas, who currently leads the programming for Latin America and the Caribbean on an interim basis and is Director of New Mexico Programs for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. This webinar will take place on March 27 from noon to 1 p.m. (MT). The panel will discuss and unpack recent research in gender bias. Topics will include tightrope and “prove it again” bias, attitudes affecting parents and tools for interrupting bias in the workplace. Earn 1.0 EIJ (New Equity in Justice Credit) by attending.
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Overcoming Barriers to Justice: Serving People Experiencing Poverty:
This webinar, presented by Kasey Daniel, Director of Legal Services for the New Mexico State Bar Foundation, and Natalie Meyers, Managing Attorney of the Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP), will take place on April 26 from noon to 1 p.m. (MT). The presenters will address the financial barriers to accessing justice that exist for many New Mexicans. After attending this webinar you will be able: to implement strategies to better serve people in poverty; and to empower clients to gain greater justice system access.
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The New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program
Changed Lives... Changing Lives.
The New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program focuses on confidential, professional and peer assistance to help legal professionals identify and address struggles with alcohol and other drugs, depression, burnout and other mental health/emotional issues. NM LAP endeavors to improve the well-being of lawyers, law students, paralegals, law clerks and all other legal staff through support, education and early intervention with the goal of ensuring every legal professional is healthy and fit to practice. www.sbnm.org/NMLAP Legal Professionals Helpline: 505-420-8179 or 505-228-1948 (Statewide) Call or text available, email us at
nmlap@sbnm.org.
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Judicial Wellness Program (NMJWP)
Did you know …. JWELL offers professional developments tools for Judges including Judicial Roundtables. The roundtables are a coach facilitated meeting with Judges statewide that gives the judges an ability to discuss what is going on in their jurisdiction and the various stressors they experience in their job. We have found that isolation is one of the top stressors for judicial officers since the pandemic and this platform has been successful in building relationships and providing support.
Stay tuned to see what other services and resources JWELL is providing to all NM Judges.
Together we are stronger in the N.M. judiciary!
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The State Bar of New Mexico and the legal organizations it supports all provide rich and significant opportunities to provide pro bono and volunteer legal service to underserved populations in New Mexico. Take a look below at some of New Mexico's most impactful options for serving the state's diverse communities. | |
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Divorce Options Workshop
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Attendees will learn how to save time, money and stress at a the State Bar's free Divorce Options Workshop. The virtual workshop includes a presentation by a volunteer attorney, materials on divorce and an open question-and-answer period. This virtual event is a free community service open to the public. Workshops are held (usually) on the first Wednesday of each month from 6-8 p.m. (MT) To register please call 505-797-6022.
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Consumer Debt Bankruptcy Workshop |
Get answers to questions about repossessions, foreclosures, collection issues, bankruptcy and more. The free presentation includes a presentation by a volunteer attorney, an open question and answer period and a one on one consultation with an attorney. The virtual workshops occur on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except November) at 6 p.m (MT). To register please call 505-797-6094.
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Legal Resources for Elderly Workshop
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The Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) presents free legal workshops. Seniors, family members and others who work with seniors are invited to attend. The Legal Resources for the Elderly Program can be reached at 505-797-6005 or
1-800-876-6657.
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For more information on the Volunteer Attorney Referral process, and to learn about the volunteer attorney pool for LREP or N.M. Legal Aid's Volunteer Attorney Program (VAP), please click the button below. | |
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Clio
Clio’s groundbreaking suite combines le-gal practice management software (Clio Manage) with client intake and legal CRM software (Clio Grow) to help legal professionals run their practices more successfully. Use Clio for client intake, case management, document manage-ment, time tracking, invoicing and online payments and a whole lot more. Clio also provides industry-leading security, 24 hours a day, 5 days a week customer support and more than 125 integrations with legal professionals’ favorite apps and platforms, including Fastcase, Dropbox, Quickbooks and Google apps. Clio is the legal technology solution approved by the State Bar of New Mexico. Members of SBNM receive a 10 percent discount on Clio products.
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