Aug. 1, 2025

City of Albuquerque

Job Announcement

Various Assistant City Attorney Positions

DNA - People's Legal Services

Job Announcement

Staff Attorney (State Licensed)

DNA - People's Legal Services

Job Announcement

New Mexico Senior Attorney

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LAST CHANCE to Enter the New Mexico State Bar Foundation's Glitz in a Glass Event! – Winners Need Not Be Present to Win!

Today is the last day to enter the Glitz in a Glass fundraising event at the State Bar of New Mexico's 2025 Annual Meeting! Purchase one ticket for $125 or two for $200.

Help us reach our goal of selling 100 (or more) tickets to this extravagant event! All proceeds go toward the New Mexico State Bar Foundation and its services and resources.

To purchase tickets, visit the New Mexico State Bar Foundation booth at the 2025 Annual Meeting or go to https://form.jotform.com/sbnm/2025Glitz.

Purchase Tickets Here

Building Closure: The State Bar of New Mexico Offices and the State Bar Center Is Closed Aug. 1 – 4

Announcement of Distinguished Achievement Award and Alumni Promise Award Honorees

The UNM School of Law and the UNM School of Law Alumni/ae Association are proud to announce the 2025 Distinguished Achievement Award and Alumni Promise Award honorees. Honorees for the Distinguished Achievement Award are Paul Biderman, Peter Cubra and the Hon. M. Monica Zamora. The Alumni Promise Award recipient is Lauren E. Riley. The awards dinner will be held on Oct. 17 in the Student Union ballrooms. Registration for the awards dinner will open soon.

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

Invitation to UNM School of Law Back to School Fiesta

Join the University of New Mexico School of Law for New Mexican cuisine, refreshments and fun as we welcome our students at the UNM School of Law Back to School Fiesta! The Back to School Fiesta will take place on the back lawn of the law school on Aug. 22, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. (MT). To RSVP, go to https://forms.unm.edu/forms/fiesta2025.

RSVP Here

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

Center for Legal Education

CLE Course Spotlight

Law Practice Ethics: Client Intake, Client Termination, Confidentiality and Work Product (Live Replay)

Aug. 8, Webinar

Noon – 2 p.m. (MT)

2.0 EP

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

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.

Free Webinars Q3 of 2025 by the Employee Assistance Program

Parenting Adolescents

Aug. 26, 2025

10 – 11 a.m. (MT)

Awe: Engaging Profoundly with Life

Sept. 29, 2025

Noon – 1 p.m. (MT)

New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program

SBNM's Resources For Health & Wellness

Judicial Wellness Program (NMJWP)

July: Time Management and Setting Boundaries

In the fast-paced legal world, time management is crucial to avoiding stress and burnout. Without clear boundaries, work can quickly bleed into personal time, leaving little room for relaxation or self-care. The key to maintaining balance is learning to manage your workload effectively and set boundaries that protect your well-being. Prioritizing tasks, breaking large projects down into manageable chunks and protecting your personal time can help prevent overwhelm. Also learning to say “no” when necessary and communicating your limits to your clients and colleagues can make a difference. These small changes can make huge differences for you in your practice.

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

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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

View Calendar

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

The Solutions Group

Take advantage of a free employee as-sistance program, a service offered by the New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program in cooperation with The Solutions Group. Get help and support for yourself, your family and your employees. Services include up to four FREE counseling sessions/issue/year for any behavioral health, addiction, relationship conflict, anxiety and/or depression issue. Counseling sessions are with a professionally licensed therapist. Other free services include management consultation, stress management education, critical incident stress debriefing, substance use disorder assessments, video coun-seling and 24/7 call center. Providers are located throughout the state.

To access this service call 855-231-7737 or 505-254-3555 and identify with NM LAP. All calls are confidential.

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

LAST CHANCE to Enter the New Mexico State Bar Foundation's Glitz in a Glass Event! – Winners Need Not Be Present to Win!

Register 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

Law Practice Ethics: Client Intake, Client Termination, Confidentiality and Work Product (Live Replay)

Aug. 8, Webinar

Become A Speaker at a Center for Legal Education Program!

SBNM Professional Programs Group

Free Webinars Q3 of 2025 by the Employee Assistance Program

Important Notices, Announcements and Deadlines

Pro Bono and Volunteer Opportunities

Legal Clinics & Workshops

Featured Member Benefit

Center for Legal Education