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RFP - Hearing Officer Services
The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance, through its Office of General Counsel, is soliciting proposals from attorneys to provide hearing officer services for administrative prosecutions and for rulemaking. All interested attorneys may obtain a copy of the Request for Proposals from the OSI website at: https://www.osi.state.nm.us/pages/about-us/rfps.
The deadline for submitting responses is May 31, 2024, 3:00 p.m., MDT.
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The Historical Committee - Territory of New Mexico v. Paula Angel Presentation
On June 28 at noon (MT), Judge Christina Armijo will present on the 1861 murder case of the Territory of New Mexico v. Paula Angel in the banquet room of the Cocina Azul located at 1134 Mountain Rd, NW, Albuquerque N.M., 87102. About the time the first shots were fired on Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor in April of 1861, the shots that started the Civil War, a brutal murder took place in Las Vegas, Territory of New Mexico. One Paula Angel stabbed her lover to death. She was charged, tried by jury of twelve men, was found guilty, sentenced to die by hanging and was hanged - all in a few weeks. Sr. U.S. District Judge Christina Armijo will present a history of this criminal case and will share insights into docket entries, jury instructions and other fascinating aspects of this criminal proceeding. Lunch will be available to purchase.
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New Mexico State Bar Foundation - Golf Classic | 2024 Annual Awards - Call for Nominations | |
Upcoming Programs from the
Center for Legal Education
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Drafting Small Commercial Real Estate Leases
Lawyer Ethics of Email
Battling Gender Bias: How Bill Cosby and Other Sexual Predators Escape Punishment
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Equity in Justice Course Spotlight
30 Counties Are Missing: Greening Legal Deserts in Rural New Mexico
May 31
Noon - 1 p.m.
1.0 EIJ
This webinar, presented by Hon. Curtis R. Gurley, Hon. Donna J. Mowrer and Hon. Erin B. O'Connell will take place on May 31 from noon to 1 p.m. (MT). The judges will present on the barriers to rural justice in New Mexico. Despite the need for civil legal access, there are critical gaps in access across New Mexico, known as "legal deserts."
New Mexico has engaged in efforts to address this growing legal gap, and the panel of judges will explore New Mexico's current efforts to "green the legal deserts" and facilitate access to justice for all New Mexicans.
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The New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program (NM LAP)
The Power of 5-Minute Activities
In our fast-paced world, it's easy to underestimate the impact of a mere five minutes. However, allocating just a fraction of your day to mindful care for yourself can yield significant benefits, including heightened focus, mood boost, increased productivity and improved professional satisfaction.
Jamie Bacharach, Head of Practice at Acupuncture Jerusalem, emphasizes the transformative potential of these brief yet impactful activities in cultivating healthier behavioral patterns. Here are some succinct suggestions for legal professionals to integrate into their daily routines:
- Start the day with a glass of warm lemon water to invigorate the body and mind.
- Dedicate five minutes to simple breathing exercises to center yourself and reduce stress.
- Incorporate brief standing and stretching sessions throughout the day to alleviate tension and maintain energy levels.
- Take a moment to connect with a friend or loved one, fostering social connections and emotional well-being.
- Expand your knowledge by reading a short article on a favorite hobby, nutrition, fitness or mindfulness, nurturing personal growth and self-awareness.
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Employee Assistance Program: Free Webinars
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Judicial Wellness Program (NMJWP)
Did you know …. JWELL offers professional developments tools for Judges including a monthly JWELL Eblast which is an email containing content that addresses wellness issues that Judges face every day? JWELL has an Advisory Subcommittee made up of judges, attorneys, members of the State Bar and AOC who meet each month to come up with relatable content to support the judges in their work. Our past issues have covered decision fatigue, compassion fatigue, burnout and more. We have included our past JWELL Eblasts on our website. Please check them out for a wealth of information by visiting our website at https://www.sbnm.org/Member-Services/New-Mexico-Judicial-Wellness-Program.
Stay tuned to see what other services and resources JWELL is providing to all N.M. judges. Better together in the N.M. judiciary!
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Professional Development Program (PDP)
Assessments, Checklist and Ethics Help, Oh My! Check out all the resources the Professional Development Program has to offer at the Professional Development Program tab on the State Bar of New Mexico website.
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Court Notices
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The State Bar of New Mexico and the legal organizations it supports all provide rich and significant opportunities to provide pro bono and volunteer legal service to underserved populations in New Mexico. Take a look below at some of New Mexico's most impactful options for serving the state's diverse communities. | |
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NMILC Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) Clinic
Upcoming workshop date:
Friday, May 31, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (MT)
Location: Clovis-Carter Public Library Genealogy Room (Clovis, N.M.)
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Divorce Options Workshop
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Consumer Debt Bankruptcy Workshop | |
Legal Resources for the Elderly Workshop | |
For more information on the Volunteer Attorney Referral process, and to learn about the volunteer attorney pool for LREP or the Modest Means Helpline please click the button below. | |
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Clio
Clio’s groundbreaking suite combines le-gal practice management software (Clio Manage) with client intake and legal CRM software (Clio Grow) to help legal professionals run their practices more successfully. Use Clio for client intake, case management, document management, time tracking, invoicing and online payments and a whole lot more. Clio also provides industry-leading security, 24 hours a day, 5 days a week customer support and more than 125 integrations with legal professionals’ favorite apps and platforms, including Fastcase, Dropbox, Quickbooks and Google apps. Clio is the legal technology solution approved by the State Bar of New Mexico. Members of SBNM receive a 10 percent discount on Clio products.
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