2025 Mayoral Debate

The 2025 Mayoral Debate hosted by the Albuquerque Bar Association will take place at the State Bar Center, located at 5121 Masthead St. NE, Albuquerque, N.M. 87109, on Oct. 6 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. (MT). Join the ABQBA for a live debate with the candidates for Albuquerque mayor. There will be a reception to follow. Please see the link below for more information and to purchase tickets.

Save the Date for the Committee on Diversity in the Legal Profession's 11th Annual Symposium on Nov. 7!

New Mexico Black Lawyers Association – Invitation to Raymond Hamilton Scholarship Brunch

The New Mexico Black Lawyers Association invites you to attend our Raymond Hamilton Scholarship Brunch on Oct. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (MT) at 10600 Signal Ave. NE, Albuquerque, N.M. 87122. The Scholarship Brunch is an event for NMBLA members to network and celebrate with other legal professionals, friends and family. Tickets are $50 and include a soul food brunch catered by K'Lynn's Southern and Cajun Fusion and an entry into a raffle for $500. Children 12 and under attend for free. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased at: newmexicoblacklawyersassociation.org. Please email nmblacklawyers@gmail.com with any questions.

Committee on Women in the Legal Profession – Invitation to Clothing Swap Event

The State Bar of New Mexico's Committee on Women in the Legal Profession invites licensees to its clothing swap at Peak Legal Group, located at 6312 Montano Rd. NW Ste. A, Albuquerque, N.M. 87120, on Oct. 21, starting at 5:30 p.m. (MT). To RSVP, email abby.lewis@sbnm.org. 

An Inclusive Interview with Kateri Hope Eisenberg, Esq.

Women Owned Law – Invitation to Women Owned Law Firm Virtual Bootcamp

Have you ever dreamed of being your own boss and launching your own law firm?

Don't miss the Women Owned Law Firm Boot Camp, a dynamic virtual workshop and networking event designed to equip women lawyers with the knowledge and tools to start and lead thriving practices.

Join us on Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon (MT) to gain insider knowledge from successful women law firm founders and leaders.

What you'll learn:

- Show Me the Money: Lay a strong financial foundation, understand your numbers, and learn how to value yourself and your services.

- Find and Build Your Brand: Identify your ideal client, master essential marketing strategies, and build credibility before you're well-known.

- The People Piece: Navigate the complexities of team building, learn when and how to hire, and intentionally cultivate a strong firm culture.

This interactive event goes beyond presentations, offering facilitated breakout sessions where you can connect with other attorneys and share practical knowledge.

Board of Bar Commissioners – Election Notice 2025

Notice is hereby given for the 2025 State Bar of New Mexico Board of Bar Commissioners election. Nine (9) positions will expire Dec. 31 and will be filled by this election. For the full election notice with the positions and judicial districts, and a Nomination Petition, please visit www.sbnm.org/BBCnominationpetition2025. The deadline to submit nomination petitions is 5 p.m. (MT), Oct. 6.

New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association CLE – "Women in The Courtroom IX – A View from the First Chair"

Announcement of Distinguished Achievement Award and Alumni Promise Award Honorees

The UNM School of Law and the UNM School of Law Alumni/ae Association are proud to announce the 2025 Distinguished Achievement Award and Alumni Promise Award honorees. Honorees for the Distinguished Achievement Award are Paul Biderman, Peter Cubra and the Hon. M. Monica Zamora. The Alumni Promise Award recipient is Lauren E. Riley. The awards dinner will be held on Oct. 17 in the Student Union ballrooms. Registration for the awards dinner will open soon.

Access to Justice Fund Grant Commission – Notice of Commissioner Vacancies

Two Commissioner appointments for three-year terms will be made to the State Bar of New Mexico ATJ Fund Grant Commission. The ATJ Fund Grant Commission solicits and reviews grant applications and awards grants to civil legal services organizations consistent with the State Plan for the Provision of Civil Legal Services to Low Income New Mexicans. To be eligible for appointment, applicants must not be affiliated with a civil legal service organization which would be eligible for grant funding from the ATJ Fund. Anyone interested in serving on the Commission should send a letter of interest and brief résumé by Oct. 15 to maria.velazquez@sbnm.org.