Registration Open for Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Event, and More

August 7, 2020

Registration Now Open!

The State Bar of New Mexico is pleased to announce our 2020 Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Event is now open for registration. The event will be held virtually and will be free to all members. It will offer 4.5 (2.5 General and 2.0 EP) hours of CLE credit.

CLE Topics:

Updates from the Supreme Court in the Time of COVID-19
Access to Justice Issues in the Era of COVID-19
Wellness and Civility
Presentation on Wellness and Diversity in the Legal Profession

Plus:

Opening remarks from Chief Justice Michael E. Vigil, New Mexico Supreme Court, and State Bar President Ernestina R. Cruz
Annual Awards Presentation

FREE On-Demand CLE Courses from the New Mexico State Bar Foundation Center for Legal Education

CLE is proud to announce all 22 of our On-Demand CLE courses are now available to our members free of charge. Members can complete up to four hours of these On-Demand courses for credit in the 2020 MCLE compliance period.* They can be viewed 24/7 at any location for your convenience!

Courses may be viewed without needing to add to cart; upon completion of the course, please fill out the Acknowledgement Affidavit that will appear. From there, no further action is needed on your part, credits will be filed with New Mexico MCLE.

*According to Rule 18-201 NMRA, self-study (or On-Demand) credits cannot be carried over into

the next compliance year. On-Demand courses taken in 2020 cannot be applied to 2019 or 2021

compliance periods. For more information, visit www.nmbar.org/mcle.

Coronavirus Updates

The State Bar of New Mexico is committed to helping New Mexico lawyers respond optimally to the developing COVID-19 coronavirus situation. Visit www.nmbar.org/covid-19 for a compilation of resources from national and local health agencies and frequently asked questions. This page will be updated regularly during this rapidly evolving situation. Please check back often for the latest information from the State Bar of New Mexico.

If you have additional questions or suggestions about the State Bar's response to the coronavirus situation, please email Executive Director Richard Spinello at rspinello@nmbar.org.

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Upcoming Programs from the Center for Legal Education:

A Conversation About Healing: Racial Trauma in the Legal Profession

August 13, Live Webinar
1.0 EP
Registration

A Lawyer's Guide to PDFs (Acrobat or PowerPDF for Lawyers)

August 19, Live Webinar
1.0 G
Registration

13th Annual Legal Service Providers Conference

August 20-21, Live Webinar
10.2 G, 2.0 EP
Registration

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Upcoming Events

Aug. 17: Committee on Women and the Legal Profession #LawMom Chat
Aug. 19: Young Lawyers Division Lunch with Judges: Judge Angie K. Schneider
Aug. 20: Young Lawyers Division Bar Prep and Tips Panels
Aug. 21: Appellate Practice Section Brown Bag with Judge Ives and Judge Henderson
Aug. 21: Solo and Small Firm Section Roundtable: Work/Life Balance and the Solo Practitioner
Sept. 25: 2020 Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Event

We are currently keeping a list of events that have been cancelled or changed due to the coronavirus situation. These events include State Bar of New Mexico events, Court events, and other events in the legal community. Please the Resources for Attorneys & FAQ About Coronavirus page often as this situation is changing rapidly. To notify us of an event cancellation or change, email Evann Laird at elaird@nmbar.org.

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Important Announcements and Deadlines

State Bar Announcements and Deadlines

2020 Annual Meeting Resolutions and Motions
Announcing the 2021 Judicial Clerkship Program

Court Announcements and Deadlines

First Judicial District Court Appointment of Judge
Second Judicial District Court Notice to Attorneys
Eleventh Judicial District Court Announcement of Appointment
Twelfth Judicial District Court Notice of Mass Reassignment
Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court E-Filing System

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