2024 New Mexico Attorney In-Memoriam Ceremony - Nov. 12 at the State Bar Center

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.

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.

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.

New Legal Well-Being in Action Podcast Episode: Your Fitness, Your Rules - What's Good For You?

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. 

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.