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Annual Meeting 2023 Highlight:
Breakout Track - Technology
We are featuring the 2023 Annual Meeting's Technology Breakout Track this week. Join Affinity Consulting's Barron K. Henley as he presents on topics relating to technology, cybersecurity, legal research tools and more.
Check out the Technology sessions below to learn more about each of them and what their content will entail:
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2023's Best Legal Tech Tips, Tricks, Services, Gadgets and Websites (1.0 G)
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Avoiding Malpractice: The Good, the Bad the Ugly of Legal Technology (1.0 EP)
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Get the Waste Out of Your Practice (1.0 G)
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Take the Work Out of Your Workflow - A Case Study (1.0 G)
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How to Protect Yourself and Preserve Confidentiality When Negotiating (1.0 G)
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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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State Bar of New Mexico Sets Record for Total Amount of Grant Funds Awarded
A Commission of the State Bar of New Mexico has awarded just over $1,200,000 in the grant funds to nine civil legal services organizations for the 2023 Fund cycle. Grant recipients for the 2023 Fund cycle are Disability Rights of New Mexico, Enlace Comunitario, Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center, Native American Disability Law Center, New Mexico Environmental Law Center, New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty, New Mexico Immigrant Law Center, New Mexico Legal Aid and Pegasus Legal Services for Children. For more information about the commission, visit https://www.sbnm.org/Leadership/Commissions/Access-to-Justice-Fund-Grant-Commission. |
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Upcoming Programs from the Center for Legal Education: |
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Take Ethical Security Precautions with Email: When and How to Encrypt
Clarence Darrow: Crimes, Causes, and the Courtroom
Multi-Generational Workplace: Part 2
- Addressing Problems
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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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State Bar of New Mexico Careers
Staff Attorneys - New Mexico State Bar Foundation Helplines
The New Mexico State Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the State Bar of New Mexico, is currently seeking staff attorneys for its two legal helplines, including the Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) and the Modest Means Helpline. One position is full-time (40 hours/week) and one is part-time (30 hours/week). The full-time position's salary is $60,000-$65,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. The part-time position's salary is $45,000-$50,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Most of the work can be performed remotely from within New Mexico, with occasional mandatory office days. View job posting below for instructions on how to apply.
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Telephone Helpline Intake Screener - New Mexico State Bar Foundation
The New Mexico State Bar Foundation is seeking a full-time Telephone Helpline Intake Screener to answer Bar Foundation Legal Helpline incoming calls, conduct/complete intakes and establish case files in the Legal Services Programs electronic case management systems. This position will primarily serve the Modest Means Helpline with occasional intake duties for the Legal Resources for the Elderly Program helpline. This position's hourly wage is $17-$19 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. View job posting below for instructions on how to apply.
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LawPay
LawPay was developed specifically for legal professionals, providing a simple, secure way to accept credit, debit, and eCheck payments online. LawPay’s proprietary technology prevents the commingling of earned and unearned funds and protects your trust account against any third-party debiting, ensuring compliance with ABA and IOLTA guidelines. LawPay is a proud member benefit of the New Mexico State Bar and trusted by more than 50,000 law firms.
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