November 30, 2018
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Programming from the Center for Legal Education
Your  Choice. Your Program. Your Bar Foundation.
2018 Real Property Institute
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 2018
State Bar Center  (5.0 G, 1.0 EP) Register here.
Co-sponsor: Real Property, Trust and Estate Section; Real Property Division
The Real Property Division's annual CLE covers a wide range of topics in 2018. Court appointed attorneys from several judicial districts will explain foreclosure settlement programs. Changes to qualified business deductions in real estate income taxes, federal and state considerations in conservation easements and the Aamodt Settlement will also be discussed.
Intellectual Property in Tech Transfer, Estate and Business Opportunities
9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Dec. 6, 2018
State Bar Center  (5.0 G, 1.0 EP) Register here.
Co-sponsor: Intellectual Property Law Section
In New Mexico, it is common for clients to spin companies off of IP developed by our regional national labs and universities, to plan estates with IP and to deal with complex IP community property issues. 
Immigration Law and General Civil Practice: Representing Clients in an Age of Increased Enforcement
8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Dec. 7, 2018
State Bar Center  (5.5 G, 1.5 EP) Register here.
Co-sponsor: Immigration Law, Family Law, Taxation Law, and Employment Law sections
To browse the Center for Legal Education's full CLE offerings, click here


State Bar News, Events and Deadlines
Board of Bar Commissioners Election 2018 (First Bar Commissioner District)
Voting in the 2018 election for the State Bar of New Mexico Board of Bar Commissioners began Nov. 9 and closes at noon Nov. 30. Four candidates are running for the three open positions in the First Bar Commissioner District (Bernalillo County). Members with a principal place of practice in the First Bar Commissioner District and active members who reside outside the State of New Mexico shall vote in this election, which is the district in which the State Bar office is located. To view candidate biographies and Q & A and information about the positions in the Second, Third and Sixth Bar Commissioner districts, click here.
Business of Law Practice Management Survey
The State Bar and the State Bar Foundation's Center for Legal Education are planning a seminar for the fall of 2019 that will address the business needs of its members engaged in a small firm or solo practice. To help us determine what issues are most important, we have developed a survey geared at members currently practicing in a small firm or solo setting, or thinking about transitioning into a small firm or solo practice. The survey will be open until Dec. 14. Click here to take the survey.
Minimum Continuing Legal Education Compliance Deadline Approaching
Dec. 31, is the last day to COMPLETE 2018 Minimum Continuing Legal Education requirements. Jan. 31, 2019, is the last day to SUBMIT 2018 credits without penalty. For a list of upcoming MCLE approved courses, visit www.nmbar.org/MCLE. Contact MCLE with questions at  505-821-1980 or mcle@nmbar.org.
Solo and Small Firm Section SSF Roundtable Breakfast
The Solo and Small Firm Section is hosting its first SSF Roundtable Breakfast. The event will take place at 8:30 a.m., on  Dec. 4,  at the State Bar Center. There will be  food and a discussion on the state of business, technology tips, a chance for to ask the group about pressing issues in your practice and networking.  All State Bar Members are invited. For the first meeting, breakfast is FREE for both section members and prospective section members who register with Deian McBryde at deian@mcbrydelaw.com . There are only 30 spots available.
Solo and Small Firm Section Annual Meeting/Social Gathering
The Solo and Small Firm Section will host its annual meeting/social gathering at 4-7 p.m. on Dec. 6, at Seasons 52 restaurant located on 6600 Menaul Blvd NE. All members and potential members are welcome.
Trial Practice Section
The Trial Practice Section of the State Bar invites members to celebrate the holiday season with the section on, Dec. 14, at The Hotel Parq Central's Apothecary Lounge, 806 Central Avenue Drive, Albuquerque. Join for hor d'oeuvres and a cash bar. The Trial Practice Section would like to get to know members and to help build a supportive legal community. R.S.V.P. to bhenley@nmbar.org.
Around the New Mexico Legal Community   
Albuquerque Bar Association's 
Membership Luncheon and Annual Meeting
Join the Albuquerque Bar Association for its membership luncheon and annual meeting at 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Dec. 4, at Hyatt Regency 330 Tijeras NW, Albuquerque. This event will celebrate the ABA's judge and lawyer of the year. The judge and lawyer of the year will be announced closer to the event. The cost will be $30 for members and $40 for non-members. There will be a $5 walk-up fee. Register for lunch by 5 p.m. Nov. 30 with interim executive director Deborah Chavez or call 505-842-6626.  Parking is available on the streets surrounding the Hyatt Regency if the visitor parking garage becomes full. Plan to arrive early to find parking.
Albuquerque Lawyers Club Monthly Lunch Meeting
The Albuquerque Lawyers Club invites members of the legal community to its December lunch meeting. U.S. District Court Judge James Browning is the featured speaker. The title of his presentation is "Are those Expensive Experts Worth It? Rethinking Expert Testimony in Jury Trials." The lunch meeting will be held on Dec. 5, at noon at Seasons Restaurant, located at 2031 Mountain Rd, NW, Albuquerque. The cost is free to members and it is $30 non-members. For more information, email ydennig@Sandia.gov.
Justice Mary Walters 2019 Honoree Nomination
Each year, the Women's Law Caucus chooses an outstanding woman in the New Mexico legal community to honor in the name of former Justice Mary Walters, the first woman appointed to the New Mexico Supreme Court.  The Women's Law Caucus will be accepting nominations until Dec. 15. View the nomination form and email it to Law Caucus at UNMWomensLawCaucus@Gmail.com.
New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association 
Presents its Annual Civil Rights Seminar
Join the New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association for its annual Civil Rights Seminar on Dec. 7, at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Albuquerque. This seminar is designed for the intermediate and advanced civil rights/government liability practitioner, including claims adjusters and state, county and municipal attorneys. Visit www.nmdla.org to register and for more information.
New Mexico Supreme Court Reception
Join the New Mexico Supreme Court for a reception in honor of the outstanding judicial careers of
The Hon. Petra Jimenez Maes
The Hon. Charles W. Daniels
The Hon. Gary L. Clingman
The reception will be at 4-6 p.m. on Dec. 20, at the Supreme Court Law Library, 237 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe. Join the New Mexico Supreme Court in extending well wishes and appreciation to all three judges upon their impending retirements from the New Mexico State Judiciary.
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