THE SCD DIGEST ECTIONS, OMMITTEES AND IVISIONS

VOL. 1 | JANUARY 2020

OVERVIEW:

Section News: Pg. 2-3Division News: Pg. 4-5Committee News: Pg. 6-7

DID YOU KNOW? The Cannabis Law Section isonly one of six such sections inthe country! Our Cannabis LawSection is dedicated toCannabis Law in New Mexicoand incorporates members ofthe legal community and thecannabis industry, to identifyand deal with legal challengesaffecting patients industryprofessionals. Visitnmbar.org/sections to join thisand any of our other sections!

Note from Your Member ServicesDepartment

It's never too late to join! Even if you have alreadycompleted your 2020 licensing certifications andfees, you can still join a section, committee ordivision. Join a section at www.nmbar.org/sections.Committees are free to join and would love newideas on how to serve the membership. Divisionmembership is automatic but they are incrediblyactive, so make sure you stay in touch.

Quarterly updates for the State Bar of New Mexico sections, committees and divisions.

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Section Meeting Schedule - January

SECTION NEWS

BRAND NEW WEBSITES!Each section now has a new and updated website! Youcan see who is on your section's Board and in yoursection, view their monthly events and meetings andperuse resources, articles, and educational materials. Have something you like shared with your fellow sectionmembers? Contact a Board member!

SECTION

Animal Law

Appellate Practice

Bankruptcy Law

Business Law

Cannabis Law

Children's Law

Criminal Law

Elder Law

Employment and Labor Law

Family Law

Health Law

Immigration Law

Indian Law

Intellectual Property Law

Natural Resources, Energy and

Environmental Law

Prosecutors

Public Law

Real Property, Trust and Estate

Solo and Small Firm

Tax Law

Trial Practice

MEETING

Wednesday, Jan. 15

Tuesday, Jan. 14

Tuesday, Jan. 14

Thursday, Jan. 9

Friday, Jan. 31

Thursday, Jan. 9

TBD

Thursday, Jan. 23

Wednesday, Jan. 22

Friday, Jan. 17

Tuesday, Jan. 7

Friday, Jan. 24

Friday, Jan. 24

Tuesday, Jan. 28

Wendesday, Jan. 29

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Friday, Jan. 17

Thursday, Jan. 16

Wednesday, Jan. 15

Tuesday, Jan. 21

Wednesday, Jan. 8

Thursday, Jan. 30

TIME

11:30 a.m.

Noon

Noon

4 p.m.

9 a.m.

3 p.m.

TBD

Noon

Noon

9 a.m.

9 a.m.

Noon

Noon

Noon

Noon

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Noon

Noon

Noon

10:30 a.m.

9 a.m.

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SECTION NEWS

2019 IN REVIEW

ATTORNEY AWARDS

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

STUDENTSCHOLARSHIPS

Business Law Section Indian Law Section Natural Resources, Energyand Environmental LawSection (NREEL) Prosecutors Section Public Law Section

Animal Law Bankruptcy Law Section Cannabis Law Section Children's Law Section Elder Law Intellectual Property Law Section Solo Small Firm Section Tax Section Trial Practice Section

Appellate Practice Section Employment and Labor Law Section Health Law Section Indian Law Section Immigration Law Section Real Property, Trust and EstateSection

MEMBERSERVICES SAYSTHANK YOU!

It's been a busy year for all of ourgroups and an eventful one with theState Bar. The new MemberServices team wants to say a hugethank you to all who serve on theboards for our section, committee,and division. We recognize that youvolunteer your time to strengthenthe State Bar while also handlingyour own careers. We couldn't doany of this without you all, so thankyou again and we look forward to anexciting new year!

DIVISION NEWS

2019 Annual MeetingThe Senior Lawyers Division was

proud to present the 50th

Anniversary Practitioner Awards.

Congrats to all who were awarded

and thank you for your service to the

State Bar and the New Mexico Legal

Community!

In Memoriam Ceremony andScholarship Presentation

More than 50 attorneys were honored at theSixth Annual In Memoriam Ceremony wherefamilies and friends came to celebrate theirlives. Wood roses will be on displaythroughout the year to remember them. Four3L students were awarded scholarships tosymbolize the transition of those who haveserved to those coming into the field.

Senior Lawyers Division: 2019 in Review

2020 Paralegal DivisionThe Paralegal Division was organized to servethe interests of the paralegal professionthroughout the state. This active division holdsCLEs throughout the year and highlights probono opportunities to attend. Visit theirwebsite to learn more!

DIVISION NEWS

2020 Young Lawyers Division

VETERAN LEGAL CLINICJoin us for the first Veterans legal clinic on Tuesday, Jan.14. Volunteer attorneys provide brief legal advice on avariety of civil topics. Clinic begins at 8:30 a.m.

LUNCH WITH JUSTICE BARBARA VIGIL

Join us for the Lunch with Judges program with JusticeBarbara Vigil on Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 11:30 a.m. to1:30 p.m. at the New Mexico Supreme Court in Santa Fe.Space is limited to 28 attendees. 

LUNCH WITH SECOND JUDICIAL COURTJUDGESThe first Lunch with Judges will take place on Friday, Jan. 17at noon. Join Hon. Joshua A. Allison, Hon. Alisa A. Hart andHon. Jane Levy for lunch at the Bernalillo CountyCourthouse. Space is limited to 20 attendees.

Mock interviews will take place at UNMSOL on the morning

of Saturday, Jan. 18. Volunteer attorney mentors will be

provided the student resume and cover letter to review

before interviews take place.

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM MOCK INTERVIEWS

Email memberservices@nmbar.org for more information or to participate in any of theseactivities!

COMMITTEE NEWS

Did you know that Committees are free to join? Our Committees dowonderful work for our community at large. Learn about them and join one

any time!

ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF DISPUTERESOLUTION (ADR)

The ADR Committee helps to expand the use ofalternative methods for the resolution of conflict.The committee is composed of mediators andattorneys who further support the community byexpanding practical access to such methods ofdispute resolution.

COMMITTEE ON WOMEN AND THE LEGALPROFESSION (CWLP)

The Committee on Women and the LegalProfession is open to all members of the State Bar.The CWLP seeks to address issues adverselyaffecting female lawyers and judges and promotessystemic changes and opportunities to advance therole of women in the legal profession.

COMMITTEE ON DIVERSITY IN THE LEGALPROFESSION (CDLP)

The Committee on Diversity in the Legal Professionpromotes opportunities for minorities in the legalprofession and encourages participation byminorities in bar programs and activities. They aimto strengthen diversity and inclusion of theincoming generation of lawyers.

THE ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC)

The Ethics Advisory Committee responds to specificrequests for ethics advisory opinions frommembers of the State Bar. The EAC reviews formalopinions issued by the ABA Center for ProfessionalResponsibility. If you need personal assistanceregarding your question, you may also contact theEthics Hotline at 1-800-326-8155.

COMMITTEE NEWS

HISTORICAL COMMITTEE

The Historical Committee holds an annualpresentation that is free to all members of theState Bar. While not all presentations are lawrelated, the topics range from educational toentertaining. Lunch is provided at thepresentation. Keep an eye out in the fall for the2020 presentation!

LAWYERS PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY AND INSURANCE

Review of Mandatory Disclosure Rule 16-104(C)Analyze insurance reporting dataMonitor action on insurance disclosureImprove the dissemination of information regardinginsurance related issues, especially for newly admittedlawyers

The work of the Lawyers Professional Liability and InsuranceCommittee includes:

LEGAL SERVICE AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

The Legal Service and Programs Committeefacilitates cooperation and coordination of the legalservices provided by various segments of the StateBar and increases public access to the civil justicesystem. The host the annual Breaking Good VideoContest that awards high school students scholarship.Learn more about this initiative on their website!

NEW MEXICO MEDICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

The Medical Malpractice Act mandates thescreening of all applications of alleged medicalmalpractice against a qualified medical provider bythe Medical Review Commission. The Act providesfor three panel members from the medicalprofession and three panel members from theState Bar to review each application. You do nothave to have a medical background to participate inthis committee!

We want to wish all members of the State Bar a happy and prosperous new

year!

Keep an eye out for new and exciting programs and platforms from the

Member Services department!

If your section, division or committee would like to be highlighted in the

quaterly SCD Digest, please contact Member Services at

memberservices@nmbar.org for more information!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!