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The State Bar of New Mexico (“the State Bar”) is proud to announce the Swearing-In Ceremony of its next President, Aja N. Brooks, Esq., at the New Mexico Supreme Court on Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. Her swearing-in as the State Bar’s 139th President marks a historic moment for the State Bar and the New Mexico legal community, as Brooks will be the first Black President of the State Bar of New Mexico, bringing her background and years of experience in the legal field to a principal role i...

The State Bar of New Mexico offices and the State Bar Center will be closed on November 28 and 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, Dec. 2. 

The State Bar of New Mexico offices and the State Bar Center will be closed on Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day 2024. Regular business hours will resume on Nov. 12. 

State Bar of New Mexico offices and the State Bar Center will be closed on October 14 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day Regular business hours will resume on October 15.

The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Immediate Past-President, Hon. Carl J. Butkus, was elected to the National Conference of Bar Foundations’ Board of Directors. Hon. Butkus’ position was announced during the National Conference of Bar Foundations’ Annual Meeting from July 25 to 27 in Chicago, Ill.The National Conference of Bar Foundations (NCBF) advances the work of all types of bar foundations by promoting the integral role of bar foundations in promoting law-related ...

The New Mexico State Bar Foundation will be holding a free Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. (MT) on July 24 via Zoom. The workshop, aiming to assist those in need of legal services pertaining to consumer debt and bankruptcy, will consist of a group presentation on bankruptcy, followed by a free one-on-one consultation. To be paired with an attorney in advance, attendees may call 505-797-6094 and leave their name, phone number and email address to register for the workshop ...

State Bar of New Mexico and New Mexico State Bar Foundation offices and the State Bar Center will be closed on July 4 & 5 in observance of Independence Day. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, July 8.

New Mexico State Bar Foundation Golf Classic: Golf Registration is NOW OPEN!Enjoy a great day of golf and networking with your colleagues for a good cause! All proceeds of the Golf Classic golf tournament benefit the New Mexico State Bar Foundation. The New Mexico State Bar Foundation advances the legal community’s commitment to serve the legal profession and people of New Mexico. Through member donations, fundraising and programs, the Foundation provides and promotes access to legal ...

State Bar of New Mexico offices and the State Bar Center will be closed on May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Regular business hours will resume on May 28.

The State Bar of New Mexico is Hosting the Ask-a-Lawyer Call-In Program on May 4 The Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of New Mexico will be hosting its annual Ask-a-Lawyer Call-In Program on Saturday, May 4 telephonically from 9 a.m. to noon. On the day of the program, New Mexican residents can get their legal questions answered for free or receive a referral by calling 1-800-876-6227 and speaking with an attorney or State Bar representative. Topics may include employment law, d...