New: FREE CLE Courses, Coronavirus Updates, and More

April 17, 2020

FREE On-Demand CLE Courses from the New Mexico State Bar Foundation Center for Legal Education

CLE is proud to announce all 25 of our On-Demand CLE courses are now available to our members free of charge . Members can complete up to four hours of these On-Demand courses for credit in the 2020 MCLE compliance period.* They can be viewed 24/7 at any location for your convenience!

Courses may be viewed without needing to add to cart; upon completion of the course, please fill out the Acknowledgement Affidavit that will appear. From there, no further action is needed on your part, credits will be filed with New Mexico MCLE.

*According to Rule 18-201 NMRA, self-study (or On-Demand) credits cannot be carried over into

the next compliance year. On-Demand courses taken in 2020 cannot be applied to 2019 or 2021

compliance periods. For more information, visit www.nmbar.org/mcle.

Coronavirus Updates

The State Bar of New Mexico is committed to helping New Mexico lawyers respond optimally to the developing COVID-19 coronavirus situation. Visit www.nmbar.org/covid-19 for a compilation of resources from national and local health agencies and frequently asked questions. This page will be updated regularly during this rapidly evolving situation. Please check back often for the latest information from the State Bar of New Mexico. If you have additional questions or suggestions about the State Bar's response to the coronavirus situation, please email Executive Director Richard Spinello at rspinello@nmbar.org .

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Upcoming Events

State Bar Events

April 20 - Bankruptcy Brown Bag: CARES Act Relief for Businesses and Individuals

We are currently keeping a list of events that have been cancelled or changed due to the coronavirus situation. These events include State Bar of New Mexico events, Court events, and other events in the legal community. Please the Resources for Attorneys & FAQ About Coronavirus page often as this situation is changing rapidly. To notify us of an event cancellation or change, email Evann Laird at elaird@nmbar.org .

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Important Announcements and Deadlines

State Bar Announcements and Deadlines

Access to Justice Fund Grant Commission Seeking Grant Applications
Board of Bar Commissioners Appointment to ABA House of Delegates – Applications Due May 15
Board of Bar Commissioners Appointment to Judicial Standards Commission – Applications Due May 15
Public Law Section Now Accepting Nominations for Lawyer of the Year Award
The State Bar of New Mexico is Hiring for Two Positions: Member Services Coordinator and LREP Staff Attorney

Court Announcements and Deadlines

Court of Appeals Announcement of Vacancy
First Judicial District Court Announcement of Vacancy
Second Judicial District Court Destruction of Exhibits
Second Judicial District Court Announcement of Vacancy
Third Judicial District Court Announcement of Vacancy
Eleventh Judicial District Court Candidate Announcement
Twelfth Judicial District Court Announcement of Vacancy
Thirteenth Judicial District Court Notice of Mass Case Reassignment

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More Content from New Mexico's Courts

• Clerk's Certificates

• Recent Rule Making Activity

• Court of Appeals Opinions List

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Featured Member Benefit

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Upcoming Programs from the Center for Legal Education:

Rock-n-Roll Law

April 22, Webinar
1.0 G
Registration

Basics to Trust Accounting: How to Comply with Disciplinary Board Rule 17-204

April 24, Webinar
1.0 EP
Registration

Lincoln on Professionalism

April 24, Webinar
1.3 EP
Registration

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