SBNM is Hear

We are incredibly proud to have this episode as part of the launch of the State Bar of New Mexico Equity in Justice Program. The development Equity in Justice Program was recommended in the 2019 Update on the Status of Minorities and Gender in the Legal Profession.

Tune in as Dr. Amanda Parker and Leon Howard, co-chair of the Committee on the Diversity in the Legal Profession have a truly amazing discussion. They interview each other on the new program, equity and inclusion in the profession, what work still needs to be done and how the State Bar Equity in Justice program will help move the profession forward.

Happy Black History Month!

We're back with our third season! For this episode we'll be covering rules, surveys and goals - oh my! While rules may not be the most exciting topic, the two rules (24-102 and 16-119) have a direct impact on your membership. With the upcoming compliance deadline, this is right on time to help answer some of your questions. We’ll also be talking about our membership survey and how important it is for your voice to be heard. And we’ll pepper in some other updates and things the State Bar is planning in 2022.

For this episode, we were honored to hear from the 2021 appointed children’s court judges. Judge Begaye is the first Indigenous woman appointed to the court and Judge Roberson comes from the public defenders. Retired Judge Romero interviews them both as we get to learn more about them as individuals, what children’s court entails, and a truly wonderful discussion on well-being and self-care in an emotionally charged court.

We are back with the Cannabis Law Section! For this episode, we were honored to have Linda Trujillo, Superintendent of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department. Superintendent Trujillo is a licensed attorney and House representative. Tune in to hear about an overview of implementation, the status of online manufacturing applications, the projected budget for licensing, and future plans on working with the legislature to support this growing industry.

We're back with the Young Lawyers Division interviewing the State Bar President! The YLD was honored to sit down and chat with 2021 State Bar President Carla Martinez as she shared her career path and things she wished she knew. Tune in as President Martinez shares her journey working with different state agencies, how she views mentoring and why she refers to herself as a “master of none”.

Let's talk about the newly developed Professional Practice Program (PPP)! Tune in to hear directly about the history and iterations of our professional development program, the new direction of the program under Bill Slease, what are his long-term goals, and some of the resources already available to you through the PPP!

The State Bar of New Mexico is excited to have its first cross-over episode between its two podcasts, SBNM is Hear and Legal Well-Being in Action. We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate this cross-over than with one of our 2021 Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Day speakers, Cory Muscara. Tune in to hear about the inspiration behind his book, insights on working with discomfort and procrastination, approaching meditation hesitancy/skepticism, and demystifying intuition.

Tune in for a two-part episode series featuring four of the new Second Judicial Criminal Court judges. Learn a little bit about their history before taking the bench, what court projects they are involved in, and their insights on the importance of the judiciary. We wrap up with Judge Montano and Judge Wernersbach!

Tune in for a two-part episode series featuring four of the new Second Judicial Criminal Court judges. Learn a little bit about their history before taking the bench, what court projects they are involved in, and their insights on the importance of the judiciary. First up, we have Judge Baca-Miller and Judge Fox!

In for a penny, in for a pound as they say! Tune in to hear from members of our Lawyers Professional Liability Committee as they discuss common mistakes lawyers make, malpractice carrier concerns, red flags with clients and much more. A great listen for new and established attorneys alike!