March 6, 2026

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The Presidents' Roadshow is Coming to Roswell!


Join State Bar of New Mexico President Allison H. Block-Chavez and New Mexico State Bar Foundation President Elizabeth J. Travis on Friday, March 20, from 4 to 6 p.m. (MT) at Pecos Flavors Winery & Bistro in Roswell, N.M.


Meet the Presidents, learn about 2026 initiatives and network with local colleagues. Attendees will receive a coupon for 1.0 CLE credit from the New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Center for Legal Education On-Demand Library.

 

Save the Date! – State Bar of New Mexico Annual Meeting 2026

Learn, Network and Explore in Colorful Southern Colorado!


Save the date for the 2026 Annual Meeting at the Sky Ute Casino Resort in Southern Colorado! Located in Ignacio–only 20 minutes from Durango–the Sky Ute Casino Resort is the perfect backdrop for this year's Annual Meeting, where attendees can learn, network and explore the majestic landscape. More information and registration coming soon!

Your Voice in the Bar Bulletin – Enter the Article Contest for a Chance to Win a Cash Prize!

Join Our Team! – Equity in Justice Program Manager


The State Bar of New Mexico seeks qualified applicants to join our team as a full-time (40 hours/week) Equity in Justice Program Manager. The successful incumbent will provide support for State Bar committees, sections, and divisions (“groups”) 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. Salary: $56,000-$65,000/year, depending on experience and qualifications. Generous benefits package included. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to HR@sbnm.org. Visit www.sbnm.org/SBNMjobs for full details and application instructions.

Inclusive Interview – Jamshed "JJ" Jehangir

Access to Justice Fund Grant Applications Now Open


The State Bar of New Mexico Access to Justice Fund Grant Commission is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations providing civil legal services to low-income New Mexicans. The Grant Request for Proposals (RFP) has been posted as of Feb. 9. Applications are due April 2 at noon (MT).

The Young Attorney Voices Series!

Careers at the State Bar of New Mexico & New Mexico State Bar Foundation

 

Updates & Announcements From The New Mexico State Bar Foundation's

Center for Legal Education

CLE Course Highlights

ChatGPT Unveiled: Revolutionizing the Practice 
of Law in the AI Era


March 13

Virtual

11 a.m. – Noon (MT)

1.0 G

On-Demand Spotlight

2025 Annual Meeting – Justice by Design: Artificial Intelligence, Law, and the Future of Us

1.5 EIJ

2025 Basics of Trust Accounting: How to Comply with Disciplinary Board Rule 17-204

1.0 EP


 
 
 

Legal Well Being

The New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program (NM LAP)

You don’t have to earn rest!


In a profession that rewards long hours, it’s easy to believe rest must be earned or is for the weak. 


Rest often sounds simple and not important. Many of us struggle to truly take a breather, rest, and recover. We can sit down to relax, but the thoughts keep racing, bodies stay tense, and we can allow work to pull us back in. In a culture that rewards constant productivity, rest can feel uncomfortable or even guilt-inducing. Stress keeps the nervous system in a constant state of “on,” making it hard to settle even when the work stops. For many, staying busy becomes a way to maintain control or avoid emotions. Rest is vital for the long game! 


It is essential for mental clarity, emotional regulation, and sustainable success. 


Life isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon. 

 

Learn more here and here.

Judicial Wellness Program (NMJWP)

Did you know? JWELL benefits the entire legal community. Judicial wellness supports a more productive courtroom environment and reinforces professionalism and effective communication for all court participants. Many of you may one day want to take the bench and if so, know that there is lots of support available for you. Together we are stronger!


Please visit our website to find out more about our JWELL services. https://www.sbnm.org/Member-Services/New-Mexico-Judicial-Wellness-Program

Equity in Justice (EIJ)

The mission of the State Bar of New Mexico’s Equity in Justice Program is to cultivate and grow a legal profession in New Mexico that is representative of and reflective of the people of New Mexico.

 
 

Important Notices, Announcements and Deadlines

State Bar Notices 


Court Notices


Legal Community Notices

 

Pro Bono and Volunteer Opportunities

The New Mexico State Bar Foundation 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.

News & Announcements

The New Mexico Medical Review Commission invites all State Bar of New Mexico licensees to volunteer as hearing panelists to review malpractice claims against qualified medical providers by the Medical Malpractice Act.


Volunteer panelists provide an important public service. The Commission relies exclusively on volunteer medical providers and attorneys to serve as hearing panelists.


Attorneys who volunteer for hearing panel are eligible for one (1) General Continuing Legal Educaiton (CLE) credit per panel, up to four (4) credits per year.


Equal Access to Justice – Invitation to Jam for Justice: The Art Show


Venue: FUSION | 708 (708 1st Street NW, Albuquerque, N.M. 87111)

Dates: March 6 - 29 (Exhibition Opening: March 6, 5 - 7 p.m. (MT))


Equal Access to Justice invites teh legal community to Jam for Justice: The Art Show. This juried exhibition features over 25 artists who are, or were, involved in the legal profession (lawyers, paralegals, legal aid staff, law school students, social workers, mental health professionals, interpreters, “friends of justice” and more).   In conjunction with Equal Access to Justice’s JAM FOR JUSTICE battle-of-the-bands on March 11th, this month-long exhibit will showcase talents taken from the right side of the brain and help raise funds for New Mexicans in dire need of free civil legal services.  Over 50 pieces of art, in a range of mediums, will be available for purchase, with 30% or more of each sale benefiting legal aid. Join us for the opening reception on March 6; at the Jam on March 11; or at one of many other events taking place in March at FUSION!

A complete list of artists, their featured artwork and how to make a purchase will be available at www.eaj-nm.org/jam-for-justice. For more information, please contact heather@eaj-nm.org.

 

Legal Clinics & Workshops

Divorce Options Workshop

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Consumer Debt Bankruptcy Workshop

Legal Resources for the Elderly Workshop

For more information on the Volunteer Attorney Referral process, and to learn about the volunteer attorney pool for LREP or the Modest Means Helpline please click the button below.

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