New Legal Well-Being in Action Podcast Episode: When Burnout Speaks

Welcome to Season 6 of Legal Well-Being in Action! For the start of our new season, we explore how burnout shows up for hard-working attorneys - often disguised as “normal stress” or simply part of the job. We discuss why burnout can persist even when commitment, competence and ethics remain intact. You’ll also learn why creative expression is an evidence-backed tool for nervous system regulation, especially for analytical, high-control professions. Finally, we share realistic, time-respectful ways busy attorneys can begin small creative practices that actually help. Thank you to this episode’s speakers, Pamela Moore and Virginia Hicks.

Board of Bar Commissioners Appointment to ABA House of Delegates

Pursuant to the American Bar Association Constitution and Bylaws (Rules of the Procedure House of Delegates) Article 6, Section 6.4, the Board of Bar Commissioners will make one appointment to the American Bar Association (ABA) House of Delegates for a two-year term, which will expire at the conclusion of the 2028 ABA Annual Meeting. The delegate must be a licensed New Mexico attorney and a current ABA member in good standing and be willing to attend meetings or otherwise complete his/her term and responsibilities without reimbursement or compensation from the State Bar; however, the ABA provides reimbursement for expenses to attend the ABA mid-year meetings. Members wishing to serve on the House of Delegates should send a letter of interest and brief resume by April 29 to bbc@sbnm.org.

Join Our Team! – Equity in Justice Program Manager

The State Bar of New Mexico seeks qualified applicants to join our team as a full-time (40 hours/week) Equity in Justice Program Manager. The successful incumbent will provide support for State Bar committees, sections, and divisions (“groups”) implementing diversity, inclusion, and equity in justice projects/initiatives. The position works alongside various groups and State Bar members engaged in eliminating biases and inequalities within New Mexico’s justice system and promoting participation by underrepresented communities in State Bar programs and activities. Salary: $56,000-$65,000/year, depending on experience and qualifications. Generous benefits package included. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to HR@sbnm.org. Visit www.sbnm.org/SBNMjobs for full details and application instructions.

New Mexico Defense Lawyer Association - Bad Faith Seminar on March 20

Eighth Judicial District Court in Taos, New Mexico - Notice of Destruction of Exhibits

Pursuant to the New Mexico Functional Records Retention and Destruction SchedulesLegal and Judiciary, the Eighth Judicial District Court in Taos, New Mexico will destroy the following exhibits filed with the Court if not claimed by the allotted time: 1) Criminal, Juvenile, Youthful Offender, and Lower Court Appeal cases within the years 1989-2024, excluding cases on appeal or those in which the sentence has not been completed; 2) All case types with unmarked exhibits, and oversized poster boards/maps and diagrams; and 3) ‘Domestic Matters’ cases filed within the years 1979-1991 and 1997-2003 which the exhibits have been exposed to biohazards and are no longer safe to handle. Parties or their attorney are advised-exhibits may be retrieved until May 25, 2026; Exhibits not claimed by the deadline will be considered abandoned and will be destroyed by order of the Court. Plaintiff exhibits will be released to counsel of record for the plaintiff, and defense exhibits will be released to counsel of record for the defendant; exhibits will be released in their entirety. For more information or to claim exhibits, contact the Court at 8thexhibitsgrp@nmcourts.gov. 

Board of Bar Commissioners

Appointment to Judicial Standards Commission

Pursuant to NMSA 1978, § 34-10-1(B) (1999), the Board of Bar Commissioners will make one appointment to the Judicial Standards Commission for a four-year term. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in New Mexico. The time commitment for service on this Commission is substantial and the workload is voluminous. Receiving, reviewing and analyzing substantial quantities of electronic documents are necessary to prepare for Commission matters. Strict adherence to constitutional, statutory and regulatory authority governing the Commission is mandatory, expressly including but not limited to confidentiality. Commissioners meet at least six (6) times per year for approximately three hours per meeting. A substantial amount of reading and preparation is required for every meeting. In addition to regular meetings, the Commission schedules at least three (3) weeklong trailing dockets of trials. Additional trials, hearings or other events may be scheduled on special settings. Additionally, mandatory in-house training sessions may periodically take place. Unless properly recused or excused from a matter, all Commissioners are required to faithfully attend all meetings and participate in all trials and hearings. Appointees should come to the Commission with limited conflicts of interest and must continually avoid, limit or eliminate conflicts of interest with the Commission's cases, Commission members, Commission staff and with all others involved in Commission matters. Attorneys who wish to serve on the Commission should send a letter of interest and brief resume by April 29 to bbc@sbnm.org.

Access to Justice Fund Grant Applications Now Open

The State Bar of New Mexico Access to Justice Fund Grant Commission is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations providing civil legal services to low-income New Mexicans. The Grant Request for Proposals (RFP) has been posted as of Feb. 9. Applications are due April 2 at noon (MT).

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