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Give Back Through the New Mexico State Bar Foundation on GivingTuesday (Dec.2)!

Help Us Reach Our Goal on GivingTuesday – 10% MORE In Donations This Year


GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity! By supporting the New Mexico State Bar Foundation with your contributions, the Bar Foundation's programs and services can continue to provide crucial civil legal services to underserved New Mexicans!


Visit www.sbnm.org/donate to make a contribution to the Bar Foundation. Donations are gratefully accepted year-round.
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Building Closure: The State Bar of New Mexico Offices and the State Bar Center Is Closed Today

2025 Board of Bar Commissioners Elections


Voting for the Board of Bar Commissioners elections began on Nov. 5 in the Second Judicial District (Bernalillo County) and the Third and Sixth Judicial Districts (Dona Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, and Luna Counties). Voting is being conducted electronically, and a link to the ballot will be sent by email to all active members in those judicial districts (and El Paso County, Texas who vote for members in the Third and Sixth Judicial Districts). See information on the candidates in the Oct. 22 Bar Bulletin. Be sure to check your spam/junk folders for the election email from elections@sbnm.org, and if you have a new email address, please notify us at techsupport@sbnm.org of your new address. The election closes on Nov. 30 at noon (MT).

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New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association Foundation (NMHBAF) – Apply for the 2025 NMHBA/NMHBAF Book Scholarship
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Second Judicial District Court – Court Closure Notice


All Offices and Divisions of the Second Judicial District Court will be closed briefly on Dec. 12. The Children's Court will be closed from 11:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. (MT). The District Court downtown location will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (MT).

Client Protection Fund – Notice of Commissioner Vacancy


One  Commissioner appointment for a three-year term for the Client Protection Fund will be made in accordance with Rule 17A-005 (B). The purpose of the Client Protection Fund is to promote public confidence in the administration of justice and the integrity of the legal profession by reimbursing losses caused by the dishonest conduct of lawyers admitted and licensed to practice law in the courts of New Mexico. The new term will begin Jan. 1, 2026. Applicants must be active members of the State Bar of New Mexico. Anyone interested in serving on the Commission should send a letter of interest and brief résumé to kate.kennedy@sbnm.org.
 

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

Center for Legal Education

CLE Course Highlights

Section & Division Spotlight

2025 Intellectual Property Institute

In collaboration with the

Intellectual Property Section


Dec. 2, 2025

In-Person or Virtual

9 a.m. – 4:25 p.m. (MT)

4.0 G, 1.0 EIJ & 1.0 EP
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2025 New Mexico Cannabis Law Summit

In collaboration with the

Cannabis Law Section

Dec. 4, 2025

In-Person or Virtual

9 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. (MT)

4.0 G, 1.0 EIJ & 1.0 EP
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Legal Well Being

The New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program (NM LAP)

Donate to the NM LAP's In This Together Fund


The New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program operates out of the State Bar of New Mexico in an effort to provide confidential well-being resources and services to the NM legal community. NM LAP oversees a confidential helpline, monitoring service, volunteer committee, and outreach with the goal of helping legal professionals decrease or eliminate struggles with mental health conditions, substance dependence, and other life crises. 


NM LAP’s support services may include temporary financial assistance, through the In This Together Fund, for program clients requiring treatment, augmentation of program services, special events for client support and public awareness.



All donations to NM LAP’ In This Together fund are tax-deductible and are a meaningful and compassionate way to improve the administration of justice, the legal profession, and protect the public.
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SBNM's Resources For Health & Wellness

Judicial Wellness Program (NMJWP)

Shifting from “maditude” to “gratitude”: November is a time to be thankful, and when we dwell in the negative, maybe we are overwhelmed by the work, have conflict or disagreement with a colleague or client, shifting from “maditude” to “gratitude” can help. When you are appreciating the things you are grateful for, it is hard to focus on the negative. Try it this week and see what kind of things shift.


Well-being does not happen overnight. It starts with small changes that we can add to our practice, or small things we can stop doing that are not adding to our wellbeing. What is something that can add a 5% increase to your well-being?


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

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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.
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The Election Official Legal Defense Network (EOLDN) is a nationwide, nonpartisan project that connects election administrators who have been harassed, intimidated, and targeted due to their election duties with attorneys who can give legal guidance and, where appropriate, representation. Interested attorneys can review the EOLDN FAQ and watch a 15-minute orientation video here. They can then join the network by completing our participation form. Questions are welcome at outreach@eoldn.org. Election law experience is not necessary.
 
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Legal Clinics & Workshops

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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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As a member of the State Bar of New Mexico, you’ll receive 3 months with no monthly fee when you start with LawPay. Learn more and sign up online.
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