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Welcome to the 17th Annual New Mexico Legal Services Providers Conference
Please join the Center for Legal Education on August 22 and 23, 2024 for the annual Legal Services Providers Conference!
This annual conference is provided by the Center for Legal Education, part of the New Mexico State Bar Foundation, with planning input from various Legal Services Providers in New Mexico. The educational content is geared towards attorneys and staff who work at organizations that provide low- or no-cost legal services to communities in the state. We welcome non-profit, civil legal service, and public sector attorneys and their staff for two days of high-quality CLE sessions geared towards the unique practice challenges legal services providers face.
Key Information
- Attendees may join the Center for Legal Education for either one day or both days of the conference on August 22 and 23. Each day will have a unique agenda.
- Attendees may either attend in-person at the State Bar Center or virtually from their home or office.
- Register for both days to receive a discount off the total registration price -- and receive all 12 of your CLE credits for $199!
- Please reach out to the Center for Legal Education with any questions: cleonline@sbnm.org or 505-797-6020.
Conference Sessions
Thursday, August 22
8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m. | 4.5 G, 1.0 EP, 1.0 EIJ
- Dynamics of Domestic Violence Experienced by and Immigration Options for Immigrant Survivors, Leslye Orloff, National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project
- Issues Arising in State Family and Civil Cases Involving Immigrant Survivors, Leslye Orloff
- Access to Public Benefits and Services for Immigrant Survivors, Leslye Orloff
- Why Are We Still Having to Talk About This in 2024? Civility and Professionalism in the Practice of Law, William "Bill" Slease, State Bar of New Mexico
- City of Grants Pass v. Johnson – An Overview and Implications for New Mexico’s Unhoused Communities, Maria Martinez Sanchez, ACLU of New Mexico & Adam Flores, Ives & Flores
- Building Trial Skills -- Witnesses & Exhibits Plenary, Maureen Sanders, Sanders & Westbrook PC, Linda Vanzi, Rodey Dickason Sloan Akin & Robb PA, and Joleen Youngers, Youngers Law PA
Friday, August 23
9:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. | 3.5 G, 1.0 EP, 1.0 EIJ
- Optional, Limited Enrollment Session: Small Group Trial Practice (Separate registration required), 7:45 - 9:15 a.m. [see below for more information] (1.5 G additional)
- Services & Programs Available Through the New Mexico Child Support Services Division (CSSD), Wanda Martinez, Child Support Services Division and Reina Owen DeMartino, Child Support Services Division
- 2024 Changes to NM Child Support Guidelines, Stephen Klump, Second Judicial District
- New Mexico Civil Rights Act: Expanding Civil Rights and Liberties for New Mexicans, Kristin Greer Love, ACLU of New Mexico
- All My Relations: Best Practices for Providing Legal Services to Tribal Individuals and Communities, Adelina Gomez, Cina Littlebird, and Brian Curley, New Mexico Legal Aid Native American Program
- Reckless or Required? The Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Practice of Law, William "Bill" Slease, State Bar of New Mexico
Registration Information
Contact cleonline@sbnm.org or 505-797-6020 for last-minute registrations, or any questions about the Conference.
Interested in developing your trial skills?
On Day 1 (August 22nd) of this conference, join expert trial lawyers Maureen Sanders, Linda Vanzi, and Joleen Youngers for a practice-focused plenary session on trial skills, with a particular focus on witnesses and exhibits. On Day 2 (August 23rd), a limited number of spots (in both virtual and in-person formats) are available to attorneys who would like to apply their knowledge. They will practice trial skills and receive critique from our experienced trial skills coaches. All three presenters, along with other expert coaches, will provide constructive feedback and help you hone your skills.
How it works
- All participants must be registered for the prerequisite Building Trial Skills -- Witnesses & Exhibits Plenary on August 22 to attend the hands-on practice session on August 23.
- There will be both in-person and virtual options for the trial skills practice sessions, with in-person and virtual coaches available for feedback.
- Interested attorneys may submit an interest form here. Spaces are limited; for the best chance at securing a spot in the practice session, express interest as soon as possible.
- Center for Legal Education staff will contact you by early August to confirm whether you have been awarded a space.
- Attendees will have a homework assignment to complete in preparation for the hands-on practice sessions.
- Attendees will receive an additional 1.5 G credit for their participation, at no additional cost.