New Mexico Black Lawyers Association's 2024 Virtual CLE Lunch and Learn Series: Past, Present and Future

The New Mexico Black Lawyers Association (NMBLA) invites you to attend our 2024 Virtual Lunch and Learn CLE, "Past, Present, and Future," during the lunch hour from noon until 1 p.m. (MT) on Nov. 19, 20 and 21. Our three phenomenal speakers will cover important topics like implicit bias, the Henrietta Lacks’ unjust enrichment litigation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and attendees of all three sessions will obtain 1.0 General and 2.0 EIJ CLE credits. Registration is $50 per day for non-NMBLA attorneys seeking CLE credit or $125 for all three days. There is a discounted registration of $30 per day for NMBLA members, government/non-profit attorneys and paralegals or $65 for all three days. Please visit www.newmexicoblacklawyersassociation.org/cle.html for payment/registration. We hope you will join us!

Email Scams Targeting Legal Professionals

There has been a recent surge in email scams targeting legal professionals nationwide. These emails often appear to be official communications, asking you to respond to court filings or urgent legal matters. Please be advised that these emails may contain malicious links or attachments intended to compromise your systems and access sensitive information.

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.

Please Help the New Mexico State Bar Foundation Reach its Donations Goal this Licensing Renewal Season!

Join Our Team! - Digital Marketing & Communications Coordinator

The State Bar of New Mexico seeks qualified applicants to join our team as a full-time (40 hours/week) Digital Marketing and Communications Coordinator. The successful applicant will work closely with State Bar and Bar Foundations’ staff to communicate information to State Bar licensees and the public. This position will support the Communications department by performing administrative tasks including website maintenance, social media marketing and email communications. $21-$23/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.  Generous benefits package included. This position qualifies for partial telecommuting. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to HR@sbnm.org. Visit www.sbnm.org/SBNMjobs for full details and application instructions.

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.

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.

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.