Pro Bono Quarterly Newsletter

Highlighting Pro Bono in New Mexico

April 26, 2024 | Q2 Issue

A Letter from Supreme Court Chief Justice C. Shannon Bacon

During her final month as the Chief Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court, Chief Justice C. Shannon Bacon reflects on the topics most important to her as a member of the judiciary, including pro bono public legal services and the ways attorneys may volunteer their time to help those in need.

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Accessing Civil Legal Services For New Mexicans In Need

There are a variety of organizations and groups committed to ensuring that income is not a bar to access to the civil justice system in New Mexico. Through these resources, State Bar of New Mexico members can provide pro bono service to clients of limited fiscal means or give contributions to civil legal service providers.

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Modest Means Helpline Increases Operating Hours

As of Feb. 27, the New Mexico State Bar Foundation's Modest Means Helpline increased its operating hours to Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (MT).

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The Young Lawyers Division Hosting the Ask-a-Lawyer Call-In Program on May 4

The Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of New Mexico will be hosting its annual Ask-a-Lawyer Call-In Program on May 4 telephonically from 9 a.m. to noon (MT). On the day of the program, New Mexican residents can get their legal questions answered for free or receive a referral by calling 1-800-876-6227 and speaking with an attorney or State Bar representative.

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More Volunteer Opportunities

Be Sure to Check Out the "Highlighting Pro Bono in New Mexico" Special Insert in the Bar Bulletin!

The Bar Bulletin issue published on Jan. 24 featured a Special Insert promoting the significance of pro bono services in New Mexico, including:

"A Word About Pro Bono Work in the State of New Mexico," by Brandon McIntyre - An article by the State Bar of New Mexico's Assistant Communications Manager, Brandon McIntyre, on the importance of pro bono service in New Mexico and efforts to support it moving forward.
Pro Bono Publico Service Rules 16-601 & 24-108 - Two of the central New Mexico Supreme Court rules directly addressing pro bono service by New Mexico attorneys.
New Mexico Civil Legal Service Providers Directory - A comprehensive directory with a list of legal service providers in New Mexico by practice area.
Upcoming VAP Pro Bono Collaborative ECHO CLE Sessions - A schedule of FREE CLE sessions by the Volunteer Attorney Program's Pro Bono Collaborative ECHO initiative.

View more pro bono and volunteer opportunities in New Mexico at www.sbnm.org/probono.

Do you know of an upcoming pro bono or volunteer opportunity?

Please email us at probono@sbnm.org.

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