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Legal Well-Being in Action Podcast: All About the Professional Programs Group
Episode six of the Well-Being: A Deeper Dive is now available to listen to for FREE! In this episode, the State Bar of New Mexico's Professional Programs Group Director, Pamela Moore, moderates a discussion that includes Lawyer Assistance Program Manager Tenessa Eakins, Equity in Justice Director Dr. Amanda Parker and Professional Development Program Director Bill Slease. During this discussion, the PPG will go over the bevy of resources the PPG provides to State Bar Members and the way these programs support lawyers' day-to-day practice and their well-being in practice of law. The speakers will also provide a preview of the many educational programs and opportunities to connect they will offer at the 2023 Annual Meeting.
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Annual Meeting 2023 Highlight:
Well-Being Programming
& Activities
We are featuring the 2023 Annual Meeting's Well-Being programming this week. Join professional coaches and members of New Mexico's legal community as they discuss the importance of well-being in law practice as well as how to enhance your legal practice from a professional perspective.
Check out the Equity in Justice sessions below to learn more about each of them and what their content will entail:
- Higher Frequency Communication: Breaking Through the Noise in the Courtroom and in Life
- Unlock Your Untapped Potential with Coaching - Experiential Exercises
Be sure to participate in the Annual Meeting's well-being activities, which include:
- Guided Meditation Session
- Chair Massages
- Mocktail Bar
- Therapy Dogs
- #Fit2Pratice Poolside Yoga
- And more!
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Newly Released Equal Access to Justice's 2022-23 Annual Report
View Equal Access to Justice's 2022-23 Annual Report online at www.eaj-nm.org. See the impact made possible by the many attorneys, solo practitioners, law firms and community members who continue to invest in our community through their generous support of civil legal services.
For 35 years, Equal Access to Justice has been helping break down barriers to justice by providing unrestricted, noncompetitive grants to New Mexico Legal Aid, the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty and DNA People's Legal Services.
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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.
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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.
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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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Upcoming Events:
- July 22: Wills for Heroes in Las Cruces
- July 27-29: 2023 Annual Meeting
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Upcoming Programs from the Center for Legal Education:
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Advanced Oratorical Cross-Examination Techniques That Work Best Against Experts at Trial and at Depositions, Part 3 of the 4-Part "Cross-Examination in Three Venues" Series
Living in a Cloud-Based World - The Next Generation of Digital Evidence
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Important Announcements and Deadlines
State Bar Announcements and Deadlines
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Court Announcements and Deadlines
Legal Community Announcements and Deadlines
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Legal Clinics & Workshops
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Divorce Options Workshop
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Attendees will learn how to save time, money and stress at a the State Bar's free Divorce Options Workshop. The virtual workshop includes a presentation by a volunteer attorney, materials on divorce and an open question-and-answer period. This virtual event is a free community service open to the public. Workshops are held (usually) on the first Wednesday of each month from 6-8 p.m. (MT) To register please call 505-797-6022.
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Consumer Debt Bankruptcy Workshop
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Get answers to questions about repossessions, foreclosures, collection issues, bankruptcy and more. The free presentation includes a presentation by a volunteer attorney, an open question and answer period and a one on one consultation with an attorney. The virtual workshops occur on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except November) at 6 p.m (MT). To register please call 505-797-6094.
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Legal Resources for Elderly Workshop
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The Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) presents free legal workshops. Seniors, family members and others who work with seniors are invited to attend. The Legal Resources for the Elderly Program can be reached at 505-797-6005 or
1-800-876-6657.
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Ruby
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