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2025 Annual Meeting Early Bird Registration is NOW OPEN! - Register by May 26 for a Discounted Price of $575 for All Three Days!
Early Bird Registration for the 2025 Annual Meeting is NOW OPEN! Register by May 26 for a discounted price of just $575 to attend all three days and earn 12 CLE credits! If you're unable to attend all three days, there are other attendance options, including In-Person Friday Sessions Only, Virtual Friday Sessions Only and In-Person attendance of Bryan Stevenson's Keynote Presentation Only. Register NOW at www.sbnm.org/AnnualMeeting2025.
| | Holiday Hours: The State Bar Center Will Be Closed on May 26 in Observance of Memorial Day | New Mexico Administrative Office of the Courts – Free Zoom ADA Training: "Mid-Year Update: The Americans with Disabilities Act" on May 28 | |
Join Our Team as Administrative Support Coordinator!
The State Bar of New Mexico seeks a qualified applicant to join our team as a full-time (40 hours/week) Administrative Support Coordinator. The successful incumbent will provide administrative support for the activities, programs and events of State Bar committees, practice sections, and divisions (“groups”) as well as customer service for callers and visitors, including attorneys, judges, legal staff and members of the public. This position pays $19-$21 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Generous benefits package included. This position qualifies for partial telecommuting. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to HR@sbnm.org.
Visit www.sbnm.org/SBNMjobs for full details and application instructions.
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An Inclusive Interview with Abby Lewis, Esq.
The mission of the State Bar of New Mexico’s Equity in Justice Program is to cultivate and grow a legal profession in New Mexico that is representative of and reflective of the people of New Mexico. As part of that mission, we bring you the series “Inclusive Interviews.”
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You're Invited to the UNM School of Law Alumni/ae Association Law Scholarship Golf Classic
Join the UNM School of Law for the Alumni/ae Association Law Scholarship Golf Classic presented by Nusenda Credit Union on June 6 at the UNM Championship Golf Course! This tournament raises funds for law student scholarships. To register for the tournament, email lynn.taylor@law.unm.edu or register online at https://lawschool.unm.edu/alumni/events/golf.html.
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2025 State Bar of New Mexico Annual Awards - Call for Nominations - Due By May 30!
Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 Annual Awards to recognize those who have distinguished themselves or who have made exemplary contributions to the State Bar or legal profession in the past year. The awards will be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting on July 31 at Sandia Resort & Casino in Albuquerque, NM. For additional information and to submit a nomination through Jotform, please visit https://bit.ly/SBNM-AnnualAwards. The deadline for submission is May 30 at 5 p.m. (MT).
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Calling on New Mexico Attorneys! Please Volunteer for the Bar Exam Coaching Program
The State Bar of New Mexico’s Committee on Diversity in the Legal Profession is proud to offer an inclusive coaching program for applicants from all diverse backgrounds taking the New Mexico Bar Exam. The program is designed to match an applicant with a committed attorney volunteer who will serve as a resource for the applicant. Coaches and applicants will communicate in person, via phone, e-mail, and/or virtual meeting during the applicant's bar preparation. Attorney volunteers will not be expected to teach applicants substantive law. To volunteer or to learn more, contact State Bar of New Mexico Equity in Justice Attorney Abby Lewis at abby.lewis@sbnm.org.
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Updates & Announcements
From The New Mexico State Bar Foundation's
Center for Legal Education
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State Bar Section CLE Highlight
Immigration Law Section:
Immigration Hot Topics and Ethical Considerations Under A New Executive Administration
June 12, Webinar
Noon - 1 p.m. (MT)
1.0 EP
With the second iteration of the new executive administration, many changes, policies, executive orders, and litigation have changed the legal landscape of immigration law. This CLE will focus on changes in federal immigration law for both affirmative applications before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and removal proceedings before the Executive Office of Immigration Review and the ethical implications therein.
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Public Law Section:
2025 Legislative Update for Public Sector Lawyers and Those Interested in Modernizing the Legislature
June 24, In-Person or Webinar
Noon - 1 p.m. (MT)
1.0 G
This CLE will review the 2025 NM public sector-oriented legislation that became law, died on adjournment, or was vetoed or pocket vetoed by the Governor. A special focus will also include a look at the status of efforts to modernize the NM Legislature and what we might expect in the upcoming 2026 Short Legislature Session.
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Family Law Section:
Splitting More Than Assets: How a Real Estate Divorce Expert Can Help
June 27, In-Person or Webinar
Noon - 1 p.m. (MT)
1.0 G
This CLE will review the 2025 NM public sector-oriented legislation that became law, died on adjournment, or was vetoed or pocket vetoed by the Governor. A special focus will also include a look at the status of efforts to modernize the NM Legislature and what we might expect in the upcoming 2026 Short Legislature Session.
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Become A Speaker at a Center for Legal Education Program!
The New Mexico State Bar Foundation's Center for Legal Education is offering an opportunity to propose a presentation at one of its many programs throughout the year!
From one-hour virtual webinars to multi-day events, CLE programs are your chance to present on a variety of legal topics and an important way for members of the legal community to learn about the latest legal updates and issues in New Mexico.
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The New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program (NM LAP)
Did you know?
Lawyers within their first 10 years of practice are the most at risk for mental health struggles and problematic substance use.
A major 2016 study published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine — The Prevalence of Substance Use and Other Mental Health Concerns Among American Attorneys by Krill, Johnson and Albert — surveyed nearly 13,000 practicing attorneys across the U.S. The study found that:
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28% of attorneys reported experiencing depression symptoms.
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19% reported symptoms of anxiety.
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21% qualified as problem drinkers — but rates were significantly higher among lawyers with 10 or fewer years of experience.
In fact, younger and early-career lawyers reported the highest levels of drinking problems, depression and anxiety compared to their mid-career or senior colleagues. The study emphasized that the culture of law, combined with the high-pressure environment of early practice (long hours, billable hour demands, competitiveness, and perfectionism expectations), creates a critical window where early intervention can make a lasting difference.
Creating early support networks, offering mentorship, encouraging work-life balance and normalizing help-seeking behavior can dramatically change a lawyer’s professional and personal trajectory — and improve retention in the profession.
Krill, P. R., Johnson, R., & Albert, L. (2016). The Prevalence of Substance Use and Other Mental Health Concerns Among American Attorneys.
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Free Webinars Q2 of 2025 by the Employee Assistance Program
Overload: Staying Centered in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex & Ambiguous (VUCA) World
May 30, 2025
10 - 11 a.m. (MT)
Register Here
Communication in Relationships
June 23, 2025
11 a.m. - noon (MT)
Register Here
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Judicial Wellness Program (NMJWP)
Building Resilience Through Healthy Habits
Resilience doesn’t just come from mental toughness—it also depends on taking care of your body. As legal professionals, we often focus on our minds, but physical health plays a vital role in mental clarity, emotional stability, and overall well-being. Regular exercise (even a daily walk or yoga session), a balanced diet and adequate sleep can keep your mind sharp, and your body energized. Incorporating small healthy habits into your routine can build a foundation for resilience. Over time, these habits become second nature, making it easier to handle the ups and downs of your demanding profession.
Read more here for how to create and stick to your new habits…. https://zenhabits.net/sticky/.
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Professional Development Program (PDP)
In addition to other resources, the Professional Development Program has developed and posted to the State Bar website various checklists, forms, articles, and links to relevant resources to allow lawyers to follow best practices when engaged in succession planning, closing files, managing trust accounts, appearing before a tribunal in a virtual setting, and starting a small law firm. You can find them at the Professional Development Program tab on the State Bar of New Mexico’s website.
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The Solutions Group
Take advantage of a free employee assistance program, a service offered by the New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program in cooperation with The Solutions Group. Get help and support for yourself, your family and your employees. Services include up to four FREE counseling sessions/issue/year for any behavioral health, addiction, relationship conflict, anxiety and/or depression issue. Counseling sessions are with a professionally licensed therapist. Other free services include management consultation, stress management education, critical incident stress debriefing, substance use disorder assessments, video counseling and 24/7 call center. Providers are located throughout the state.
- To access this service, call 855-231-7737 or 505-254-3555 and identify with NM LAP. All calls are confidential.
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