July 11, 2025

New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty

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Legal Director

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DNA - People's Legal Services

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Staff Attorney (State Licensed)

DNA - People's Legal Services

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New Mexico Senior Attorney

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Register for the 2025 Annual Meeting – In-Person OR Virtual Options Available!

Choose the option that works best for your schedule:

All 3 Days - In-Person (12 CLE credits)
Friday Sessions Only - In-Person (5.5 CLE credits)
Friday Sessions Only - Virtual (5.5 CLE credits)

CLE sessions are approved for credit in both New Mexico and Texas. The 2025 Annual Meeting will be taking place at the Sandia Resort & Casino from July 31 to Aug. 2. You won't want to miss Bryan's Stevenson's keynote address on Friday, Aug. 1!

Reserve Your Hotel Room at Sandia Resort & Casino at a special discounted rate of $229 per night by July 14!

Annual Meeting Info & Register to Attend

Email Scam Targeting State Bar Associations and Legal Professionals

Attention State Bar of New Mexico licensees: There is currently an active email phishing campaign that is targeting several state bar associations as well as their licensees across the country. While we have not yet confirmed any direct targeting of the State Bar of New Mexico, we are proactively scanning for indicators and taking precautionary steps.

Read more information about this email scam by clicking on the button below.

See More About Phone and Email Scams Impacting the Legal Community

Save the Date for the New Mexico State Bar Foundation's 2025 Golf Classic!

About The New Mexico State Bar Foundation

An Inclusive Interview with Leon Howard, Esq.

Read the Inclusive Interview

Board of Bar Commissioners – Appointment to DNA – People's Legal Services, Inc. Board

The Board of Bar Commissioners will make one appointment to the DNA – People’s Legal Services, Inc., Board for a four-year term. Active status attorneys in New Mexico who wish to serve on the board should send a letter of interest and brief resume by July 16 to bbc@sbnm.org.

Submit Letter of Interest

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

Center for Legal Education

CLE Course Spotlight

Implicit Bias in Guardian ad Litem Work (LIVE REPLAY)

July 15, Webinar

Noon – 1 p.m. (MT)

1.0 EIJ

Become A Speaker at a Center for Legal Education Program!

The New Mexico State Bar Foundation's Center for Legal Education is offering an opportunity to propose a presentation at one of its many programs throughout the year!

From one-hour virtual webinars to multi-day events, CLE programs are your chance to present on a variety of legal topics and an important way for members of the legal community to learn about the latest legal updates and issues in New Mexico.

Submit a 2025 Proposal Form

Legal Education Calendar

View Full Course Catalog

SBNM Professional Programs Group

The New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program (NM LAP)

Did you know?

July is recognized as a month of rejuvenation and renewal — making it the perfect time for legal professionals to reassess their work-life balance. Studies show that attorneys and legal staff who intentionally schedule downtime during summer months report lower rates of burnout and improved cognitive performance.

Consider taking a brief mid-year inventory of your mental health, workload and personal goals. Small adjustments now can lead to significant improvements in your well-being throughout the rest of the year.

Read more with this article .

New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program

SBNM's Resources For Health & Wellness

Judicial Wellness Program (NMJWP)

June: The Importance of Peer Support and Coaching

One of the most valuable resources available to any legal professional is the support of peers and coaches. The pressures of the legal world can be isolating, but having a trusted colleague or peer mentor coach to turn to can make all the difference. Peer support provides a sense of community and understanding, offering reassurance that you’re not alone in facing common challenges. A mentor can offer guidance, career advice, and personal support, helping you navigate both professional and emotional obstacles. If you don’t already have a mentor coach, check out SBNM’s coaching resources website at https://www.sbnm.org/Member-Services/Professional-Development-Program/Certified-Professional-Coaching.

New Mexico Judicial Wellness Program

Professional Development Program (PDP)

In addition to other resources, the Professional Development Program has developed and posted to the State Bar website various checklists, forms, articles and links to relevant resources to allow lawyers to follow best practices when engaged in succession planning, closing files, managing trust accounts, appearing before a tribunal in a virtual setting and starting a small law firm. You can find them at the Professional Development Program tab on the State Bar of New Mexico’s website.

Professional Development Program

Important Notices, Announcements and Deadlines

State Bar Notices

Court Notices

Legal Community Notices

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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.

News & Announcements

More About the Modest Means Helpline

Pro Bono & Volunteer Opportunities Calendar

View All Pro Bono Volunteer Opportunities

Legal Clinics & Workshops

Divorce Options Workshop

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Consumer Debt Bankruptcy Workshop

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Legal Resources for the Elderly Workshop

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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.

Volunteer Sign-Up

Featured Member Benefit

Clio

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Redeem your State Bar of New Mexico* discount below and schedule a demo to begin working in Clio today!

Redeem your discount at: https://www.clio.com/partnerships/bar-associations/nmbar/?utm_medium=bar_partner&utm_source=NMBAR&utm_campaign=NMBAR-Partner-Listing

*Clio is a legal technology solution recommended by the State Bar of New Mexico. Licensees of the State Bar of New Mexico receive a 10% discount on Clio products, excluding Clio Draft.

State Bar of New Mexico | 505-797-6000 | info@sbnm.org | www.sbnm.org

Register for the 2025 Annual Meeting – In-Person OR Virtual Options Available!

Save the Date for the New Mexico State Bar Foundation's 2025 Golf Classic!

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

﻿Center for Legal Education

CLE Course Spotlight

Implicit Bias in Guardian ad Litem Work (LIVE REPLAY)

July 15, Webinar

Become A Speaker at a Center for Legal Education Program!

SBNM Professional Programs Group

Important Notices, Announcements and Deadlines

Pro Bono and Volunteer Opportunities

Legal Clinics & Workshops

Featured Member Benefit

Center for Legal Education