State Bar of New Mexico

Welcome to Season 5 of Legal Well-Being in Action! ??Tune in to Episode 1: Professional Obligation of Empathy for FREE at www.sbnm.org/LWBApodcast. The New Mexico Well-Being Committee is excited to introduce their 2025 campaign: Lawyering: What We Do or Who We Are? This initiative explores the concept of professional identity and its impact on legal practitioners. This episode examines the concept of empathy as a finite resource. Our Guest, Victoria Cvitanovic, discusses empathy - not as a fleeting emotion, but as an intentional choice in how we engage with the world. Law, at its core, can be a compassionate profession, and understanding how we cultivate and sustain that empathy is key to long-term success. The conversation also offers practical tools for replenishing empathy. Tune in for insights on balancing professional obligations with personal well-being and learn how to cultivate a more mindful, compassionate legal practice. #LWBApodcast #legalwellbeing #lawyerwellbeing #judgewellbeing #attorneywellbeing #freepodcast #wellbeingpodcast

Join us for an in-depth session on Johnson v. Board of Education for Albuquerque Public Schools, a landmark New Mexico Supreme Court case that challenges the scope of public accommodation protections under the New Mexico Human Rights Act (NMHRA). This case, stemming from a racially charged incident in an APS classroom, examines the evolving legal framework for addressing civil rights violations in public education. Led by Leon Howard, Interim Executive Director of the ACLU of New Mexico, and Barbara Creel, UNM School of Law Professor, this session will explore key legal arguments, the implications of the recent NM Supreme Court decision, and the broader impact on educational institutions and civil rights litigation. ? ? Attorneys and legal professionals who attend this CLE will earn 1.0 EIJ CLE credits. Register at https://lnkd.in/gdpbM_kF

The Modest Means Helpline is seeking callers to receive legal assistance! Providing support to New Mexican residents of modest means, the Modest Means Helpline is a program of the New Mexico State Bar Foundation and continues to serve the public through brief legal advice. Call in to receive legal advice from one of the Modest Means Helpline’s staff attorneys today!

The State Bar of New Mexico seeks qualified applicants to join our team as a full-time (40 hours/week) Director of Finance. The successful incumbent will be responsible for all fiscal management, budgeting, financial reporting, and financial strategic goals of the organization. Functions include coordinating the development of annual operating, capital, and program budgets and their respective financial reporting; ensuring cash flow is compatible with operations by overseeing day-to-day accounting, recording, reporting, and internal control activities of the organization; and implementing best practices for financial control and compliance with regulations. $100,000-$115,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Generous benefits package included. Qualified applicants should submit a letter of intent and resume to HR@sbnm.org. Visit www.sbnm.org/SBNMjobs for full details and application instructions.

Join the State Bar of New Mexico’s Well-Being Committee and the State Bar of New Mexico Young Lawyers Division on May 8 from 2-4:45 p.m. during Well-Being Week In Law for their upcoming CLE: “Retirement or Rewirement: Crafting Your Successful ‘Next Chapter.’” This insightful course will discuss the professional and personal challenges lawyers face when planning for and transitioning from the full-time practice of law to full or partial retirement. Through the use of a film documenting one lawyer’s professional journey, a panel discussion, and a presentation from an executive leadership coach, the event will include discussions about the practical and ethical challenges faced when disengaging from practice. The CLE will also address the risks to lawyers and their clients when lawyers choose—or, by economic circumstances, are forced—to stay in practice beyond a reasonable stopping point. Register at: https://lnkd.in/gRdGX9_9

Registration is NOW OPEN for Beyond the Bar: Women Lawyers on Careers, Challenges and Confidence! Please join the State Bar of New Mexico’s Committee on Women and the Legal Profession and the State Bar of New Mexico’s Young Lawyers Division on April 4 from noon to 3 p.m. (MT) at the University of New Mexico School of Law for an engaging CLE panel discussion featuring three distinguished women attorneys as they share insights into their unique career journeys. From law school to their current roles, our panelists will discuss the pivotal decisions, challenges and lessons learned along the way. Whether you're a new attorney or an experienced practitioner looking for inspiration, this session will provide valuable perspectives on navigating the evolving legal landscape. CLE approval pending. RSVP today: https://lnkd.in/gkfzC6DC Thank you to the esteemed panelists who will be speaking during the event: ? Liz Friedenstein - Friedenstein Law Firm, LLC, and President of the Women’s Bar Association. ?Barbara Johnson - Johnson Family Law PC ?Lauren Riley - Batley Riley Law Firm and Chair of the State Bar of New Mexico Young Lawyers Division We hope to see you there!

The State Bar of New Mexico seeks qualified applicants to join our team as a full-time (40 hours/week) IT/AV Support Specialist. The successful incumbent will work closely with the IT Director and IT Services Manager to ensure the smooth operation of audiovisual (AV) systems, phone systems, and IT support services. This position is responsible for setting up, operating, and troubleshooting AV equipment, coordinating room rental needs, managing phone system support, and providing frontline technical assistance to staff, renters, and members. Additionally, this role will oversee the setup, operation, and maintenance of AV equipment for on-site and off-site events, including live streaming services. $20-$22 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Generous benefits package included. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to HR@sbnm.org. Visit www.sbnm.org/SBNMjobs for full details and application instructions.

The New Mexico State Bar Foundation seeks qualified applicants to join our team as a full-time (40 hours/week) Telephone Helpline Intake Screener. The successful applicant will answer Bar Foundation Legal Helplines incoming calls, conduct/complete intakes and establish case files in the Legal Services Programs electronic case management systems. Fluency in Spanish is preferred. $18-$20/hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Generous benefits package included. This position qualifies for partial telecommuting. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to HR@sbnm.org. Visit www.sbnm.org/SBNMjobs for full details and application instructions.

The New Mexico State Bar Foundation seeks qualified applicants to join our team as a full-time (40 hours/week) Foundation Coordinator. The successful applicant will provide clerical and administrative support to the following programs: The Foundation Board, the Center for Legal Education (CLE) and the Development Program (DP). $21-$23 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Generous benefits package included. This position qualifies for partial telecommuting. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to HR@sbnm.org. Visit www.sbnm.org/SBNMjobs for full details and application instructions.

Albuquerque, N.M., March 14, 2025— The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s (“Bar Foundation”) Modest Means Helpline is currently seeking additional callers in need of legal support and assistance. Serving New Mexicans with incomes below 500% of the federal poverty guidelines, the Modest Means Helpline is committed to the underrepresented in New Mexico. New Mexican residents can reach the Modest Means Helpline at 505-797-6013 or 888-857-9935. Phone lines are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (MT). The Modest Means Helpline attorneys provide legal advice over the phone in civil legal matters including but not limited to domestic relations (divorce, child custody, kinship guardianship, domestic violence), landlord/tenant, small business issues, consumer and probate. “The main goal of the Modest Means Helpline is to help people who are representing themselves in court to understand what their next steps are so they can have meaningful access to New Mexico’s judicial system,” said Kasey Daniel, Legal Services Director of the New Mexico State Bar Foundation. Established in Oct. 2022, the Modest Means Helpline is now in its third year of service. Having benefitted over 15,400 New Mexican residents to date, the Modest Means Helpline is a testament to the Bar Foundation’s commitment to supporting New Mexico residents. For more information about the Modest Means Helpline and its services, please visit www.sbnm.org/MMH or call the helpline at 505-797-6013 or 888-857-9935.