Time is Running Out! Nominate a Colleague for the State Bar Annual Awards
Nomination Deadline: May 12 The Annual Awards will be presented July 28 during the 2017 Annual Meeting to recognize those who have made exemplary contributions to the State Bar or Legal Profession in 2016 or 2017. Learn more.
Basics of Trust Accounting-How to Comply with Rule 17-204
This course will instruct participants on and test their knowledge of the fundamentals of attorney trust accounts in New Mexico, including (a) the proper operation of such accounts; (b) identification of records that must be maintained; (c) best and prohibited practices for operating a trust account and accepting retainers; (d) recording trust transactions in general and client ledgers; and (e) reconciling trust account ledgers with bank statements. Attend in person or by webcast on
May 19 or
May 25.
State Bar News, Events and Deadlines
Golf Swing Clinic for All Lady Golfers The Committee on Women and the Legal Profession invites all lady golfers (registration is not limited to attorneys) to a Golf Swing Clinic from 10 a.m.-noon, May 20th at Sandia Resort. The price is $70 per person, which includes instruction, rental clubs (if needed) and lunch. Register online.
Gov. Martinez to Speak at Solo and Small Firm Section Presentation The Solo and Small Firm Section will host Gov. Martinez from noon-1 p.m., May 9, at the State Bar Center. The Governor will speak to State Bar members on any lingering issues from the coming legislative special session and her vision for our state in the remainder of her second term and the future. Register online.
Volunteers Needed for Creative Professionals Pro Bono Clinic New Mexico Lawyers for the Arts, WESST, Intellectual Property Law Section and YLD seek volunteer attorneys for a creative professionals pro bono clinic from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on May 6 at the Santa Fe Business Incubator, 3900 Paseo Del Sol in Santa Fe. To volunteer, contact Talia Kosh.
Around the New Mexico Legal Community
2017 Henrietta Pettijohn Reception The Women's Bar Association's annual reception at 6-9:30 p.m., May 4, at Hotel Albuquerque will honor Judge Wendy York, Shona Zimmerman and the UNM Office of University Counsel. Register online.
Albuquerque Lawyers Club Features Special Guest DA Raul Torrez Bernalillo County DA Raul Torrez will present "Challenges Facing the Criminal Justice System" at the next Albuquerque Lawyers Club luncheon at noon, May 3, at Seasons Restaurant. R.S.V.P. to Yasmin Dennig.
Get in the Game and Change Students' Lives Join the UNM Law Alumni/ae Association for the 15th Annual Law Scholarship Golf Classic presented by U.S. Eagle on June 9 at the UNM Championship Golf Course. Proceeds benefit the Law School's only full-tuition merit scholarships. Register and learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
National College of Probate Judges Spring Conference in Santa Fe Members of the State Bar are invited to attend the NCPJ Spring Conference May 17-20 at the Eldorado Hotel in Santa Fe. More details
UNM Law Alumni/ae Association Call for Nominations Nominations are requested for the UNM Law Alumni/ae Association's Distinguished Achievement Awards and new Alumni Promise Award. The deadline is May 15. Learn more about the awards.
