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Board of Bar Commissioners - Appointment of Commissioner to Vacancy in the Third and Sixth Judicial Districts
One vacancy exists on the Board of Bar Commissioners in the Third and Sixth Judicial Districts. Pursuant to Rule 24-101(F), vacancies of district bar commissioners shall be filled by appointment of the Board of Bar Commissioners, and district bar commissioners so appointed shall serve until Dec. 31. An election of a district bar commissioner to fill the unexpired term shall be held with the next regular election of bar commissioners following the appointment to fill the vacancy. The Board of Bar Commissioners will make an appointment at its Feb. 28 meeting. Active status members with a principal place of practice (address of record) in these districts are eligible to apply. The 2025 Board of Bar Commissioners meetings are scheduled for: Feb. 28 (Albuquerque), May 15-17 (Las Cruces, in conjunction with a board retreat), July 31-Aug. 2 (Sandia Resort, in conjunction with the State Bar of New Mexico Annual Meeting), Oct. 24 (Albuquerque) and Dec. 10 (Santa Fe). Members interested in serving on the Board should submit a letter of interest and resume to bbc@sbnm.org by close of business (MT) on Feb. 14.
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Join Our Team! - Office of General Counsel Paralegal
The State Bar of New Mexico seeks qualified applicants to join our team as a full-time (40 hours/week) Office of General Counsel Paralegal. The successful applicant will provide clerical and administrative support to the General Counsel and the OGC Deputy Director. This position will support all functions of th OGC including Regulatory Programs, Committees and Commissions, and other programs such as the Access to Justice Fund Grant process and Commission, Fee Arbitration, IOLTA and Bridge the Gap Mentorship. $21-$24/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.
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Save the Date for the State Bar of New Mexico's 2025 Annual Meeting - July 31 through Aug. 2 at Sandia Resort & Casino - Featuring Keynote Speaker Bryan Stevenson! | Please Help the New Mexico State Bar Foundation Reach its Donations Goal this Licensing Renewal Season! | The Digital Resource Deskbook 2025-2026 Is Coming Soon! Advertising Opportunities Are Now Available To State Bar of New Mexico Licensees At A Discount! | |
Careers at the State Bar of New Mexico | |
Upcoming Programs From The
Center for Legal Education
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Featured CLE Spotlight
How to Practice: Family Law
- Jan. 30, In-Person & Webinar
- 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- 6.0 G
- Registration
Join the Center for Legal Education, in collaboration with the Professional Development Program of the State Bar of New Mexico, for a day focused on the basic nuts and bolts of family law practice. Designed for both newer attorneys interested in family law and for more seasoned practitioners interested in taking on family law cases, this seminar is designed to provide an overview of the most essential family law concepts for lawyers.
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REPLAY: A True History of Public Accommodation Law - Contrasting Supreme Court Approaches
REPLAY: A Step Toward Solving the Housing Crisis: Eviction Records Sealing in New Mexico
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and How Attorneys Can Combat Bias
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The New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program (NM LAP)
Did You Know?
Did you know that Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes, typically starting in late fall and lasting through winter? It's linked to a reduction in sunlight, which can disrupt your body's internal clock and lower serotonin and melatonin levels—chemicals that regulate mood and sleep.
Cool Fact:
Women are four times more likely than men to experience SAD, and it's most common in young adults. Interestingly, people who live farther from the equator are also at a higher risk due to reduced sunlight exposure in winter months.
Combat SAD by incorporating light therapy, regular exercise, and mindful activities like journaling or meditation into your routine. Even short outdoor walks on cloudy days can make a big difference!
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Judicial Wellness Program (NMJWP)
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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Professional Development Program (PDP)
Did you know that the PDP offers nine (9) different confidential online self-assessments for your practice. Whether it’s intaking, accepting or terminating client representation, best communication practices, managing fees and trust accounts, or how to take care of yourself in the midst of a busy, stressful practice, these assessments are designed to support best practices. Take one, some or all of them today at PDP SELF-ASSESSMENTS. They’re anonymous, confidential, short, free and informative.
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State Bar 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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Support the Santa Fe Dreamers Project!
For ten years, the Santa Fe Dreamers Project has been at the forefront of providing compassionate, high-quality immigration legal services to individuals in need, including asylum seekers, young immigrants, LGBTQ+ clients, and families seeking reunification. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting and supporting those in our community who face substantial barriers to safety and stability. With your support, we can continue to build a more just and inclusive New Mexico.
Under the New Mexico Supreme Court’s Rule 24-108 on pro bono service, attorneys and law firms can support nonprofit legal services either through pro bono hours or financial contributions. Every contribution directly funds our legal programs and advocacy efforts, helping us serve clients who might otherwise go unrepresented.
How to Give
Contributing is straightforward and secure through our website at santafedreamersproject.org/donate. Should your firm wish to discuss partnership opportunities or event sponsorship in the future, contact miles@santafedreamersproject.org or by phone at 505-312-1566.
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Gene Franchini New Mexico High School Mock Trial Competition
Judges Needed in Albuquerque and Las Cruces
The Gene Franchini New Mexico High School Mock Trial Competition needs judges. The qualifier competitions will be held Feb. 21 and 22 in Albuquerque and Las Cruces at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court in Albuquerque and the U.S. District Court in Las Cruces.
Mock trial is an innovative, hands‐on experience in the law for high school students of all ages and abilities. Every year hundreds of New Mexico teenagers and their teacher advisors and attorney coaches spend the better part of the school year researching, studying and preparing a hypothetical courtroom trial involving issues that are important and interesting to young people.
If you have any questions, please contact Kristen at the Center for Civic Values at
505-764‐9417 or Kristen@civicvalues.org.
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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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Clio
Clio's groundbreaking suite combines le-gal practice management software (Clio Manage) with client intake and legal CRM software (Clio Grow) to help legal professionals run their practices more successfully. Use Clio for client intake, case management, document management, time tracking, invoicing and online payments and a whole lot more. Clio also provides industry-leading security, 24 hours a day, 5 days a week customer support and more than 125 integrations with legal professionals’ favorite apps and platforms, including Fastcase, Dropbox, Quickbooks and Google apps. Clio is the legal technology solution approved by the State Bar of New Mexico. Members of SBNM receive a 10 percent discount on Clio products.
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