Aug. 23, 2024

Introducing State Bar of New Mexico 2024 Annual Meeting

Keynote Speaker: Camille M. Vasquez, Esq.!

BE INSPIRED! Keynote speaker Camille M. Vasquez, Esq., partner in the Business Trial Practice Group at Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, has over 10 years of experience as a trial lawyer in high-stakes disputes, as well as an impressive background in commercial litigation, entertainment law and defamation. Vasquez quickly became one of the nation’s most recognized attorneys in 2022, when she held a key role in the Depp v. Heard defamation case. Since then, Vasquez has joined NBC News as a legal analyst and has become an inspirational figure for aspiring attorneys.

Equity in Justice Course Spotlight 

Civil Rights in the Digital Age: Ensuring Web Accessibility and Inclusion

August 28, Webinar

Noon - 1 p.m.

1.0 EIJ

In today's digital era, ensuring your website is accessible to people with disabilities is more important than ever. This session will provide an overview of the essential features needed to make a website accessible for individuals with disabilities and compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Ensuring web accessibility supports civil rights and allows potential clients to access your legal services more readily, promoting access to justice. By making your website accessible, you can significantly broaden your reach and increase your client base.

Join us to learn how to create a more inclusive digital presence, enhance user experience, and champion civil rights in the digital age. This is an opportunity to align your practice with core values of accessibility and inclusion, positively impacting your community and beyond.

State Bar Notices 

• Communications Advisory Committee - Join the New Committee
• Employee Assistance Program: Managing Stress Tools for Members
• Monday Night Support Group

Court Notices

• REVISED Second Judicial District Family Court - Announcement of Vacancy
• Second Judicial District Court - Notice of Court Closure on Sept. 20
• National Conference of Bar Examiners - New Nationwide Prototype Exam for July 2024 Bar Examinees

Legal Community Notices

• New Mexico Courts Launch New Website
• U.S. Attorney's Office - Notice of Address Change
• The Office of the Attorney General Rebrands as the "New Mexico Department of Justice"!

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.

News & Announcements

Divorce Options Workshop

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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.