Annual Meeting 2023 Highlight: Featured Sections, Upcoming CLEs and Events, Court Notices and More

July 7, 2023

Annual Meeting 2023 Highlight:

Breakout Track - Featured Sections - Indian Law Section / Employment and Labor Law Section / Paralegal Division

We are featuring the 2023 Annual Meeting's Featured Sections Breakout Track this week. Join the State Bar's Indian Law Section, Employment and Labor Law Section and Paralegal Division as they present on a wide variety topics significant to their practice areas.

Check out the Featured Sections sessions below to learn more about each of them and what their content will entail:

Indian Law Section

Indian Law 101 (1.0 G)
Practice in Tribal Courts: Pointers on Actions in Indian Country (1.0 G)

Employment and Labor Law Section

Update from the Supreme Court on Overtime Compensation Issues (1.0 G)

Paralegal Division

The Effective (and Ethical) Use of Paralegals (1.0 EP)

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Appointment to NM Risk Management Advisory Board Vacancy

There is currently a vacancy on the Risk Management Advisory Board for an unexpired four-year term, which expires June 30, 2026. Pursuant to Section 15-7-4 NMSA 1978, the President of the Board of Bar Commissioners makes one appointment to the Risk Management Advisory Board. The Advisory Board is charged with, among other duties, reviewing insurance policies to be purchased by the Risk Management Division, professional services and consulting contracts and agreements, companies and agents that submit proposals, rules and regulations promulgated by the division, certificates of coverage to be issued by the division, and investments to be made by the division. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in New Mexico. Members who wish to apply to serve on the Board should send a letter of interest and brief resume by July 31 to bbc@sbnm.org.

Panelists Needed for the New Mexico Medical Review Commission

The New Mexico Medical Review Commission seeks additional volunteer attorney panelists to serve on the Commission’s screening panels under the New Mexico Medical Malpractice Act. Each screening panel is made up of three medical professionals and three attorneys of the State Bar of New Mexico. Hearings are held Monday through Thursday at 7 p.m. (MT) by Zoom. Medical records and other panel materials are provided to each panelist a few days prior to the hearing. Attorneys who participate in panel hearings are eligible for one self-study CLE credit per panel hearing and up to four credits per year.

Panelist Form

N.M. Administrative Office of the Courts: Introducing the "Justice for All" Newsletter

"Justice for All" is a brand-new monthly newsletter from the New Mexico Commission on Access to Justice. Learn about New Mexico's champions of justice, civil legal services providers and pro bono events you can participate in. Email atj@nmcourts.gov to be placed on the email list or visit https://accesstojustice.nmcourts.gov/ to view.

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New Mexico State Bar Foundation Fundraising Events During the 2023 Annual Meeting

We are hosting two fundraising events at this year's Annual Meeting; all of the proceeds will go to the New Mexico State Bar Foundation to support its mission. The first is a raffle for a chance to win a vacation package valued at $2,500 and includes a Southwest Airlines Gift Card and a Visa Gift Card. The tickets are $100 and can be purchased during the Annual Meeting at the Registration Desk anytime on Thursday, July 27, or Friday, July 28 at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa. The drawing will take place on Friday evening, and you don’t have to be present to win. If you will be unable to attend the Annual Meeting, you can still purchase raffle tickets using the secure Jotform by clicking on the button below and we will enter your name in the raffle. For questions please contact info@sbnm.org. The other event that will take place at the Annual Meeting is a “Snag a Bag” event. The tickets are $50 and everyone is a winner! Pick up your bag at the Registration Desk.

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About the Bar Foundation

Upcoming Events:

July 8: NREEL Section Board Retreat and Meeting
July 22: Wills for Heroes in Las Cruces
July 27-29: 2023 Annual Meeting

Upcoming Programs from the Center for Legal Education:

Planning for End of Life:

Updates to New Mexico Aid in Dying Law

July 12, Webinar
1.0 G
Registration

Family Law Lunch n Learn: Savvy Social Security

July 13, Webinar
1.25 G
Registration

How to Take Charge of Technology

- Ethically and Mindfully

July 14, Webinar
1.0 EP
Registration

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Important Announcements and Deadlines

State Bar Announcements and Deadlines

Court Announcements and Deadlines

Legal Community Announcements and Deadlines

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