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Earn all 12 of your CLE credits for the year for ONLY $199!
Introducing the Annual Meeting's Inspirational Speakers and Programming:
- Keynote Presentation (1.5 G) - Camille Vasquez, Esq.
- Judicial Roundtables (1.0 G) - Members of the New Mexico Judiciary
- "Representation Matters: Debunking New Mexico's Tri-Cultural Myth Within The Legal Profession" (1.0 EIJ) - Jennifer Nicole "Nikki" Berry, Esq. and Aja N. Brooks, Esq.
- "Raising the Bar for the Bar... and the Rest of Society!" (1.5 EP) - Stuart L. Teicher, Esq.
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Join the New Mexico Black Lawyers Association for its Poolside Brunch!
The New Mexico Black Lawyers Association (NMBLA) invites you to attend its Raymond Hamilton Poolside Brunch on Sept. 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (MT). The location will be sent in advance of the brunch to those who purchase tickets/sponsorships.
The Poolside Brunch is an event for NMBLA members to network and celebrate with other legal professionals, friends and family. Tickets are $50 and include brunch and an entry into a raffle for $500. Children 12 and under attend for free.
Tickets can be purchased at newmexicoblacklawyersassociation.org.
We are also accepting sponsorships! Please email us at nmblacklawyers@gmail.com for more information.
| New Mexico State Bar Foundation - Golf Classic - Register to Play on Sept. 30! | The Children's Law Section & Bernalillo County Present: Substance Use Disorder & Treatment, & the Impacts on the Children & Families We Serve | |  |
Register for the UNM School of Law Alumni/ae Association Distinguished Achievement Awards Dinner - Oct. 18 | Access to Justice Fund Grant Commission - Notice of Commissioner Vacancies - Applications Due Oct. 1 | Client Protection Fund - Notice of Commissioner Vacancies - Applications Due Oct. 1 | Annual Meeting 2024: What Inspires You? We want to hear your story! | Second Judicial District Court - Notice of Court Closure on Sept. 23 | |
Upcoming Section Institutes in Collaboration with the Center for Legal Education | |
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35th Annual Appellate Practice Institute
- Sept. 20, Webinar & In-Person
- 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- 5.5 G, 1.0 EP
- Registration
2024 Elder Law Institute
- Sept. 25, Webinar & In-Person
- 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- 3.7 G
- Registration
2024 Fall Family Institute: Financial Issues for Family Law Practitioners
- Sept. 27, Webinar & In-Person
- 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- 5.5 G, 1.0 EP
- Registration
2024 Health Law Institute
- Oct. 4, Webinar & In-Person
- 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- 3.0 G, 1.5 EIJ
- Registration
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Equity in Justice Course Spotlight
Why Women Attorneys Get Paid Less: What's Gender Bias Got to Do With It
Sept. 26, Webinar
11 a.m. - Noon
1.0 EIJ
Female lawyers’ median weekly pay is 26.5% less than male lawyers and the pay gap is larger for partners and only getting worse. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has commented that the gender pay gap is “an embarrassing reality of our economy.” In this presentation we review the history of the gender pay gap and determine if there has been any progress in the last 50 years. We will examine the causes of the gender pay gap and suggestions on how to eliminate it. Further, we will discuss a law in the United Kingdom that requires all companies with over 250 employees to file a yearly gender pay gap report with the difference between the average pay of men and women in an organization. We will review gender pay gap reports of legal firms in the United Kingdom and determine if this reporting requirement has helped bridge the gender pay gap.
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SBNM Professional Programs Group | | |
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The New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program (NM LAP)
Did You Know?
Did you know Lawyers are twice as likely as the general population to experience suicidal ideation?
September is National Suicide Prevention Month— a time to remember the lives lost to suicide, recognize the millions who have experienced suicidal thoughts, and acknowledge the profound impact on individuals, families, and communities. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness about suicide prevention and promote messages of hope.
Throughout September, and all year long, we can prioritize suicide prevention by fostering connections within our communities, engaging with cultural perspectives, utilizing data and research, and collaborating with others to address this significant public health issue affecting millions of Americans.
How You Can Help:
Educate yourself and others about suicide prevention: Learn the warning signs and risk factors for suicide, how to support someone considering suicide, and familiarize yourself with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Visit the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC): Each year, the SPRC creates a resource full of ways to get involved in Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Here is the resource for 2024!
Read and share the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and Federal Action Plan.
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Judicial Wellness Program (NMJWP)
Did you know….. JWELL connects judges to free counseling and treatment for any substance abuse or mental health issues? The services are easily accessible for not only the judges, but also their staff and families. Please visit our website to find out more about our JWELL services.
Stay tuned to see what other services and resources JWELL is providing to all NM Judges.
Better together in the NM judiciary!
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Professional Development Program (PDP)
The Professional Development Program offers law practice management services and resources to State Bar members. This includes continuing education courses, “how-to” manuals and workshops, confidential practice consultations, a confidential ethics advisory helpline and information, sample forms, checklists and assessments on best practices for lawyers. For more information please visit the Professional Development Program tab on the State Bar’s website, or call the Program at 505-797-6079.
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Important Notices, Announcements and Deadlines | |
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State Bar Notices
Court Notices
Legal Community Notices
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Pro Bono and Volunteer Opportunities | |
The State Bar of New Mexico 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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$5,000 Matching Challenge for Equal Access to Justice!
Be part of NMDLA’s International Day of Service by stepping up and supporting legal aid in N.M. Your gift to Equal Access to Justice will be matched dollar-for-dollar in September, up to $5,000.
Equal Access to Justice is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, whose mission is to increase access to justice. Our work helps ensure that New Mexicans are not denied justice due to an inability to afford it. Donations to Equal Access to Justice are:
- 100% tax deductible
- A perfect way to fulfill your pro-bono & professional obligations by supporting civil legal services
- A tangible way to take action to meet the unprecedented and rising civil legal needs in New Mexico
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Gifts may be made either: 1) online here, or 2) by mailing a check, payable to Equal Access to Justice, to: PO Box 25941, Albuquerque, NM 87125; or 3) recommending a grant through your Donor Advised Fund (our EIN Tax ID #: 85-0437183). Please indicate that you are a NMDLA member to count towards the match!
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New Mexico Immigrant Law Center
NMILC Economic Justice Workshops 2024: Improving Economic Stability in Immigrant Communities with NMILC
Are you an attorney with experience in tax or business law and an interest in sharing your legal knowledge in support of the community? Provide pro bono services with New Mexico Immigrant Law Center’s Economic Justice Workshop! This is a free pro se workshop for immigrant entrepreneurs seeking help with their business, no matter where they are in the process of forming their business. Brief advice/services include: obtaining an EIN, NMBTID, Articles of Organization, and city/county licenses. We also support business development and operation, including follow-up tax and licensing.
Pro bono attorneys are trained on information specific to the immigrant community to prepare for providing brief/pro se services; attorneys are not asked to take on cases or provide ongoing support outside of scheduled workshop hours. Interpretation is provided as needed.
Upcoming workshop dates:
- Tuesday, Sept. 17, 4 - 6:30 p.m. (MT)
- Tuesday, Oct. 22, 4 - 6:30 p.m. (MT)
Located at the NMILC Office (625 Silver Ave. SE, Albuquerque, N.M. 87102) or other location announced prior to workshop
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Divorce Options Workshop
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Consumer Debt Bankruptcy Workshop | |
Legal Resources for the Elderly Workshop | |
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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LawPay
LawPay was developed specifically for legal professionals, providing a simple, secure way to accept credit, debit, and eCheck payments online. LawPay’s proprietary technology prevents the commingling of earned and unearned funds and protects your trust account against any third-party debiting, ensuring compliance with ABA and IOLTA guidelines. LawPay is a proud member benefit of the New Mexico State Bar and trusted by more than 50,000 law firms. Learn more here.
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