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Programming from the Center for Legal Education
Your Choice. Your Program. Your Bar Foundation.
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2018 Employment and Labor Law Institute
9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 5, 2018
State Bar Center (5.0 G, 1.0 EP) Register here.
Co-sponsor: Employment and Labor Law Section |
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2018 Health Law Symposium
8:30 a.m.-5:10 p.m. Oct. 12, 2018
State Bar Center (5.5 G, 2.0 EP) Register here.
Co-sponsor: Health Law Section
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2018 Administrative Law Institute
9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 19, 2018
State Bar Center (5.0 G, 1.0 EP) Register here.
Co-sponsor: Public Law Section
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State Bar News, Events and Deadlines
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Board of Bar Commissioners Election and Nomination Petition 2018
Notice is hereby given that the 2018 election of six (6) commissioners for the State Bar of New Mexico will close at noon, Nov. 30. The following terms will expire Dec. 31, and need to be filled in the upcoming election. All of the positions are three-year terms and run from Jan. 1, 2019-Dec. 31, 2021.
First Bar Commissioner District: Kevin L. Fitzwater, Clara Moran, Benjamin I. Sherman
Second Bar Commissioner District: Joseph F. Sawyer
Third Bar Commissioner District: Constance G. Tatham
Sixth Bar Commissioner District: Scotty A. Holloman* Ineligible to seek re-election
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Court of Appeals Candidate Forum
The Appellate Practice Section will host a Candidate Forum for the eight candidates running for the New Mexico Court of Appeals this Nov. Save the date for 4-6 p.m., Oct. 18, at the State Bar Center in Albuquerque. The event will be live streamed at www.nmbar.org/AppellatePractice for those who cannot attend in person. Thank you to the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association, New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association and Albuquerque Bar Association for their co-sponsorship of the event.
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New Mexico Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program
Sponsors ABA Lawyer Retreat
NMJLAP is proud to sponsor the ABA Lawyer Retreat on Oct. 5 at the Four Seasons Resort in Vail, Colo. The retreat will provide participants with tools they can implement right away to make their practice and personal life better. Register online at www.abalawyerretreat.org.
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New Mexico Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program
ABA Law School Mental Health Day
The ABA Law Student Division officially moved Law School Mental Health Day to Oct. 10. American University Washington College of Law will host a YouTube Live event featuring Laurie Besden, Pennsylvania Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers Executive Director, who is in recovery with an incredible story to share. The session will run live from 2-3 p.m. eastern time and then be available for replay. The YouTube link is http://auw.cl/tohellandback.
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New Mexico Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program
Committee Meeting
The NMJLAP will be having its Q4, Committee Meeting on Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-noon at the State Bar Center. All JLAP Committee members are encouraged to attend. For those that cannot be there in person, a meeting bridge will be provided. Coffee and breakfast will be provided. R.S.V.P. with Erica Candelaria at ecandelaria@nmbar.org no later than Oct. 1. For questions, contact Pam Moore at 505-797-6003 or pmoore@nmbar.org
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Prosecutors Section Annual Awards Open
For 2018 the Prosecutors Section aims to identify a Prosecutor of the Year awardee representing each of the following regions of New Mexico: Northeast (4th, 8th and 10th judicial districts); Southeast (5th, 9th and 12th judicial districts); Northwest (1st and 11th (Divs. 1 & 2) judicial districts); Southwest (3rd, 6th and 7th judicial districts); and Central (2nd and 13th judicial districts). For detailed award criteria and nomination procedures, visit www.nmbar.org/prosecutors. Nominations may be made by anyone and additional letters of support are welcome. Submit nominations to Devin Chapman at devin.chapman@state.nm.us by noon Oct. 5.
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Seeking the Best and Brightest: 2018 Real Property Attorney of the Year
The State Bar of New Mexico Real Property Trusts and Estates Section, Real Property Division is seeking nominations to honor an outstanding lawyer who has demonstrated professionalism, outstanding contributions and made a difference in their legal community. The Real Property Division Board will select the Honoree who will be presented with a plaque and be awarded free tuition to the Real Property Institute for 2019 during a special lunch at the 2018 Real Property Institute on Dec. 5.
Submissions: Include "Nomination for Best Real Property Lawyer" in the subject line email to dasnyder@aldridgepite.com deadline 5p.m. Nov. 6. Nominees must be lawyers in good standing, based in New Mexico and be a Real Property Trusts and Estates Section Member. Include no more than 350 words.
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Solo and Small Firm Section Monthly Speaker Series Features Mike Stout
Nationally-respected criminal defense attorney Mike Stout of Las Cruces, who will consider "True Believers and the Road to Hell" from noon-1 p.m. on Oct. 16 at the State Bar Center in Albuquerque. The presentation is open to all State Bar members and lunch will be provided with R.S.V.P. to Breanna Henley. Visit www.nmbar.org/solos to view the line-up of future speakers.
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Trial Practice Section Get-Together Open to State Bar Members
The Trial Practice Section invites members to get-together with the Trail Practice Section on Thursday, Oct. 11, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., on the rooftop patio at The Hotel Parq Central's Apothecary Lounge, 806 Central Avenue, Albuquerque. Join for hor d'oeuvres and a cash bar. The Trial Practice Section would like to get to know members and help build a supportive legal community. R.S.V.P. to Breanna Henley.
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"Why Animals Need Zoos" with the ABQ BioPark Deputy Chief Executive
Join the Animal Law Section and ABQ BioPark Deputy Chief Executive Dr. Baird Fleming at the Section's Annual Meeting from 5-7 p.m., Oct. 5, at the State Bar Center. Dr. Fleming will discuss why animals need zoos and the ABQ BioPark's high level of animal welfare and conservation mission. Appetizers and beverages will be served. R.S.V.P. with Breanna Henley.
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Around the New Mexico Legal Community
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Albuquerque Lawyers Club
Monthly Lunch Meeting
The Albuquerque Lawyers Club invites members of the legal community to its Oct. lunch meeting. DA Raul Torrez will present "The Future of the Criminal Justice System." The lunch meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 3, at noon at Seasons Restaurant, located at 2031 Mountain Road, NW, Albuquerque. Cost: Free to members/ $30 non-members. For more information, e-mail ydennig@Sandia.gov.
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Albuquerque Academy Constitution Lecture Features
Former Chief Justice Margaret Marshall
Albuquerque Academy Constitution Lecture Features Former Chief Justice Margaret Marshall of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court As part of a lecture series established by Albuquerque lawyer Roberta Cooper Ramo, former chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Margaret Marshall will discuss the U.S. Constitution and the obligations of being an American citizen at the Albuquerque Academy on Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Reserve tickets.
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Distinguished Achievement Awards Dinner
An evening to remember. Join the UNM School of Law to honor Distinguished Honorees Justice Edward L. Chavez' (ret.), Jill L. Marron, Steve Scholl and Alumni Promise Honoree Aja N. Brooks. The event will take place on Oct. 19, at UNM Student Union Ballrooms, reception starts at 6 p.m., followed by Dinner and Ceremony at 7 p.m. Register here or call 505-277-1457.
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Investiture Ceremony of The Honorable William J. Perkins
The Sixth Judicial District Court invites members to attend the Investiture Ceremony of The Honorable
William J. Perkins on Friday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. at the Sixth Judicial District Court Grant County Courthouse
201 N. Cooper Street, 2nd Floor Silver City, N.M. Reception to immediately follow on the First Floor Lobby of the Grant County Courthouse Attending Justices and Judges are asked to bring their robe and report to the 2nd Floor Jury Room before 9:45 a.m.
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N.M. Association of Legal Administrators
Effective Client Representation Presentation
The presenters will be Bill Slease and Pamela Moore. Join NMALA on Oct. 11 from 8:45-11:15 a.m., at the State Bar Center for 2.0 EP credits. The cost is $80. For more information contact kknapp@pbwslaw.com or visit www.nmala.org.
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