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Programming from the Center for Legal Education
Your Choice. Your Program. Your Bar Foundation.
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Introduction To New Mexico's Uniform Directed Trust Act
4-5 p.m., May 22, 2018
State Bar Center and Live Webcast (1.0 G)
The Uniform Law Commission promulgated the Uniform Directed Trust Act in 2017. The Act was promptly adopted by
the N.M. legislature in 2018 with an effective date of Jan. 1, 2019. This presentation will introduce the audience to Uniform
Directed Trust Act as adopted in N.M. The program will be followed by a networking meeting sponsored by the Trust and Estate Division which will allow attendees the opportunity to discuss substantive practice issues with other division members. Light food and beverages will be provided. If you would like to attend the networking meeting, please R.S.V.P. by May 18, to Greg MacKenzie. Register now. |
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Practice Management Skills for Success
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., June 15, 2018
State Bar Center and Live Webcast (5.0 G, 1.0 EP)
Whether you were recently admitted to the State Bar of New Mexico or already have your practice established, practice management skills are necessary to become a successful practitioner. This full day course will cover essential information in practice management, handling client relations, maintaining self-care, cultivating diversity and cultural competence and how the State Bar of New Mexico can support you throughout your career. This program fulfills the Bridge the Gap Mentorship Program requirement for newly licensed attorneys currently enrolled in the program. Register now. |
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State Bar News, Events and Deadlines
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2018 Annual Meeting
Registration Is Now Open!
This year's conference will include prominent speakers like Michael Morton, Stuart Teicher, Mark Homer and more! Attendees will have the opportunity to receive all 12 CLE credits for the year through a mixture of plenary and breakout sessions. Get excited for the annual golf outing, receptions, Texas Tech Red Raider Hospitality Lounge, a live auction for charity and other professional and networking events. This year we will feature many health and wellness events including poolside yoga, a guided trail walk, guided meditation and more! Don't delay - early registration savings through June 29. Take advantage of our special room rate at the Tamaya through July 18. For registration, lodging information and other details, visit www.nmbar.org/annualmeeting.
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Seeking Nominations for the 2018 Annual Awards Deadline June 1
Nominations are being accepted for the 2018 State Bar of New Mexico Annual Awards to recognize those who have distinguished themselves or who have made exemplary contributions to the State Bar or legal profession in 2017 or 2018. The awards will be presented during the 2018 Annual Meeting Aug. 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort, Santa Ana Pueblo. The deadline for nominations is June 1. View the list of awards and requirements and nomination instructions at www.nmbar.org/Awards.
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Risk Management Advisory Board
The president of the State Bar of New Mexico is required to appoint one attorney to the Risk Management Advisory Board for a four-year term. The appointee is requested to attend the Risk Management Advisory Board meetings. A summary of the duties of the advisory board, pursuant to §15-7-5 NMSA 1978. For full description of requirements click here. Members who want to serve on the board should send a letter of interest and brief résumé by June 1 to Kris Becker at [email protected] or fax to 505-828-3765.
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CANCELLED Luncheon with Judge Gallegos
Due to a family emergency, Judge Gallegos will not be able to attend the brown bag lunch on Friday May 18. Rather than find a substitute speaker at the last minute, the Appellate Practice Section is postponing this event by a few weeks. The new date will be publicized when scheduled.
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Nominate a Colleague for the 2017 Justice Pamela B. Minzner Award
The Committee on Women and the Legal Profession seeks nominations of New Mexico attorneys who have distinguished themselves during 2017 by providing legal assistance to women who are underrepresented or under deserved, or by advocating for causes that will ultimately benefit and/or further the rights of women. Submit 1-3 nomination letters describing the work and accomplishments of the nominee that merit recognition to Quiana Salazar-King by June 29. The award ceremony will be held on Aug. 30 at the Albuquerque Country Club. This award is named for Justice Pamela B. Minzner, whose work in the legal profession furthered the causes and rights of women throughout society.
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YLD Volunteers Needed for Veterans Civil Legal Clinic
The YLD seeks volunteers to staff the Veterans Civil Legal Clinic from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on June 12 at the N.M. Veteran's Memorial located at 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE in Albuquerque. Volunteers should arrive at 8 a.m. for orientation and complimentary breakfast. The clinics offers veterans a broad range of veteran-specific and non-veteran specific legal services, including family law, consumer rights, worker's comp, bankruptcy, driver's license restoration, landlord/tenant, labor/employment and immigration. To volunteer, visit here.
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Around the New Mexico Legal Community
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The Albuquerque Bar Association's Membership Luncheon
Join the Albuquerque Bar Association for their Membership Luncheon on June 5, from 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque 330 Tijeras NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102. The luncheon will feature Mayor Tim Keller. Lunch $30 for members and $40 for non-members with a $5 walk-up fee. Register by 5 p.m. June 1. Registration checks can be mailed to: Albuquerque Bar Association PO Box 40 Albuquerque, NM 87103. Electronic registration details to follow.
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The Investiture Ceremony for The Honorable Gary L. Clingman
State bar members are cordially invited to attend the Investiture Ceremony for Hon. Gary L. Clingman as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of New Mexico on June 15, at 4 p.m., Supreme Courtroom 237 Don Gaspar Ave., Santa Fe, N.M. Reception immediately following the ceremony in the Supreme Court Law Library.
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UNM Law Scholarship Classic Presented by U.S. Eagle
Join the UNMSOL and other members of the law school community at 8 a.m., on June 8, at the UNM Championship Golf Course. This tournament helps fund critical, life-changing scholarships for law students. The tournament sells out every year. Register here.
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