Thank You To Our Annual Meeting 2024
Law Firm Presenting Sponsor! | |
Montgomery & Andrews is now Spencer Fane | |
Center for Legal Education Annual Course Highlights | |
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2024 Indian Law Institute
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Nov. 7, 2024
In-Person or Webinar
Credits: 5.0 G, 1.0 EIJ, 1.0 EP
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10th Annual Symposium on Diversity & Inclusion | |
Nov. 8, 2024
In-Person or Webinar
Credits: 2.0 G, 3.0 EIJ, 1.0 EP
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Interested in a FREE On-Demand Course?
As a special discount for State Bar of New Mexico members, if you buy any of the November institutes listed above or under "Upcoming Section Institutes in Collaboration with the Center for Legal Education," you will receive one free, general-credit on-demand course from the Center for Legal Education! After you attend the institute, you will receive a coupon (applied directly to your account) that you may redeem for any 1.0 General credit on-demand course in the Center for Legal Education library.
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Fastcase Transitioning to vLex Fastcase on Nov. 19
Your Fastcase member benefit as a State Bar of New Mexico licensee will transition to vLex Fastcase on Nov. 19. This improved legal research platform includes all the materials you currently access on Fastcase, plus new features designed specifically for attorneys. To help you make the most of this powerful new tool, we invite you to join an upcoming livecast webinar on Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. (MT). Register for the livecast webinar at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7228874879679510619?source=Bar+Website. During this webinar, vLex Fastcase will demonstrate the new features of the platform and show you how to maximize its potential for your legal practice.
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2025 Budget Disclosure - Deadline to Challenge Expenditures
The State Bar of New Mexico Board of Bar Commissioners has completed its budgeting process and finalized the 2025 Budget Disclosure, pursuant to the State Bar Bylaws, Article VII, Section 7.2, Budget Procedures. Starting Nov. 1, the budget disclosure will be available in its entirety on the State Bar website at www.sbnm.org on the financial information page under the About Us tab. The deadline for submitting a budget challenge is on or before noon (MT), Dec. 2, and the form is provided on the last page of the disclosure document. The BBC will consider any challenges received by the deadline at its Dec. 11 meeting. Address challenges to: Executive Director Richard Spinello, State Bar of New Mexico, PO Box 92860, Albuquerque, NM 87199; or info@sbnm.org. Challenges may also be delivered in person to the State Bar Center, 5121 Masthead NE, Albuquerque, N.M. 87109.
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Board of Bar Commissioners Appointment to New Mexico State Bar Foundation Board
The Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico will appoint one director to the New Mexico State Bar Foundation Board for a three-year term. The New Mexico State Bar Foundation's mission is to advance the legal community’s commitment to serve the legal profession and people of New Mexico. Through member donations, fundraising and programs, the Foundation provides and promotes access to legal services to underserved New Mexicans. The Foundation also supports public service, education, and diversity, as well as organizations consistent with its mission. For more information about the Bar Foundation, visit https://www.sbnm.org/Bar-Foundation. Active status members interested in serving on the Board should submit a letter of interest and resume to bbc@sbnm.org by Nov. 22.
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Please Help the New Mexico State Bar Foundation Meet Reach its Donations Goal this Licensing Renewal Season! | Invitation to the New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association's Holiday Fundraiser on Dec. 13 | | | |
Join Our Team! - Modest Means Helpline (MMH) Staff Attorney
Are you tired of billable hours? Would you love not to have to go to court? Do you enjoy interacting with and helping people? If you answered yes, then Helpline attorney work may be the perfect fit for you!. The New Mexico State Bar Foundation seeks a full-time helpline staff attorney for its Modest Means Helpline. The position includes an excellent benefits package and competitive salary for legal work in the non-profit sector. Salary: $60,000-$70,000/year. Duties include providing legal advice and brief legal services over the phone to New Mexico residents who have moderate or low income in the areas of housing stability (landlord-tenant / real property), domestic relations, and domestic violence. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to HR@sbnm.org. In your cover letter, please explain why you are interested in working as a helpline attorney. Visit www.sbnm.org/SBNMjobs for full details and application instructions.
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Board of Bar Commissioners Appointment to New Mexico Access to Justice Commission
The Board of Bar Commissioners will make one appointment to the NM Access to Justice Commission for a three-year term. The Commission is dedicated to expanding and improving civil legal assistance by increasing pro bono and other support to indigent people in New Mexico. For more information about the Commission, visit
https://accesstojustice.nmcourts.gov/. Active
status attorneys in New Mexico who would like to serve on the Commission should send a letter of interest and brief resume by Nov. 22 to bbc@sbnm.org.
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Careers at the State Bar of New Mexico | |
Upcoming Section Institutes in Collaboration with the Center for Legal Education | |
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2024 Cannabis Law Institute
- Nov. 13, Webinar & In-Person
- 8:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
- 4.0 G, 1.0 EP, 1.0 EIJ
- Registration
2024 Probate Law Institute
- Nov. 14, Webinar
- 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- 6.0 G, 1.0 EP
- Registration
2024 Real Property Institute
- Nov. 15, Webinar & In-Person
- 9 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
- 3.0 G, 1.0 EP
- Registration
2024 Business Law Institute
- Nov. 19, Webinar & In-Person
- 8:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
- 5.0 G, 1.0 EP
- Registration
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SBNM Professional Programs Group | | |
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The New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program (NM LAP)
Did You Know?
The New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program (NM LAP) at the State Bar hosts unique Mocktail Bar events designed to provide a fun and supportive environment for legal professionals.
If you'd like to collaborate with NM LAP for future bar-related events, you can reach out to them at JLAP@sbnm.org.
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The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Q4 Free Live Webinar Schedule
A Time for Gratitude
Nov. 18, 2024
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Register Here
The Gift of Boundaries
Dec. 10, 2024
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Register Here
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Judicial Wellness Program (NMJWP)
JWELL exists to support NM judges in their term on the bench. We have many volunteer judges who offer to support their colleagues through coaching, mentoring, and just sharing ideas.
Collegiality is important to build and foster as we all are tasked with handling some difficult decisions and face many stressors during our tenure. It can sometimes feel isolating and lonely. As we breed collegiality, we all create a space of acceptance and belonging.
Together we are stronger as a NM judiciary.
Please visit our website to find out more about our JWELL services: https://www.sbnm.org/Member-Services/New-Mexico-Judicial-Wellness-Program.
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Professional Development Program (PDP)
In addition to other member resources, the Professional Development Program has developed and posted to the State Bar website 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’s website.
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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. | |
The New Mexico Middle School Mock Trial Program - Judges Needed in Albuquerque by Nov. 2 |
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Legal Clinics & Workshops | |
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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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The Solutions Group
Take advantage of a free employee assistance 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 counseling 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.
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