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Margaret MontoyaNew Mexico In Focus Looks at Last Month's Special Session

Professor Margaret Montoya joins the discussion in New Mexico In Focus, broadcast at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 on KNME-TV, Channel 5. Governor Richardson calls last month's special session the toughest he's ever been through. Hear what he says was the hardest part. Plus, find out what he hopes to do to fix the budget in the next legislative session, including the possibility of tax hikes. Then, Lt. Governor Diane Denish gets candid with correspondent Peter St. Cyr. Find out how she wants to reform state government for the better, and where she says the state can find hundreds of millions of dollars to plug the budget shortfall.

NM Court of AppealsNM Court of Appeals to Hear Oral Arguments at Law School

The New Mexico Court of Appeals has scheduled a hearing at the UNM School of Law at 2 p.m. Nov. 17 in the moot courtroom. The oral argument is open to the public.

A three-judge panel will preside: Chief Judge Cynthia A. Fry (`81), Judge Jonathan Sutin (`63), and Judge Celia Foy Castillo (`81).

Tax Law ClubTax Law Club Symposium to Address State's Budget Problems

The Tax Law Club will host a symposium on combined reporting and how it may alleviate some of the state's budget problems from 3-5 p.m. on Nov. 18 in Room 2404. The title of the symposium is, “Combined Reporting: Can This Idea Help Solve New Mexico’s Budget Shortfall?” Panel members will include: Professor Emeritus Robert Desiderio, Bruce Fort, counsel with the Multistate Tax Commission; Dick Minzner, a director in the Rodey Law Firm and State Rep. Peter Wirth. The symposium is free and open to the public.

Daniel OrtegaStudy Abroad Expands Horizons, Enhances Credentials

Daniel Ortega has vivid memories of studying abroad and how it opened his eyes to the wider world. The influence of study abroad was so great that he opted to leave his federal Indian law practice in Albuquerque to work as special assistant to the U.S. Ambassador to Spain and Andorra at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid from 1998 to 2001. These days, as director of the UNM School of Law's International Law Programs, he shares his enthusiasm for study abroad with UNM law students and with international law students applying to spend a semester at UNM.

Alfred MathewsonProfessor Mathewson Named Business Lawyer of the Year

The Business Law Section of the New Mexico State Bar has named Professor Alfred Mathewson its 2009 Business Lawyer of the Year. He is being honored for significant contributions to the practice of business law in New Mexico, especially his development of and service in the UNM School of Law's Business and Tax Clinic.

He will receive the award at a 4:30 p.m. reception on Nov. 6 at the State Bar Center.

Manifest DestiniesDistinguished Achievement Awards 2009

In early October, the Student Union Ballroom was brimming with UNM School of Law alumni and friends who came to honor their classmates at the 16th Annual Distinguished Achievement Awards Dinner. Recognized for their contributions to the profession and the school at the well-attended event were Professor Emeritus Bill MacPherson (`66), Paula Tackett (`77), director of Legislative Council Service and Sen. Tom Udall (`77).

Manifest DestiniesProfessor Laura Gòmez Receives Award From Hispanic Group

Professor Laura E. Gòmez has received the 2009 Leadership Award in Arts & Letters from De Colores, Inc. The award was given in recognition of the contribution of her recent book to deepening the knowledge of New Mexico history. The book, Manifest Destinies: The Making of the Mexican American Race, was published in 2007 by New York University Press and has been widely reviewed in both popular and academic venues.

 

King PanelUNM Students Reach Semi-Finals in NLLSA Moot Court

Jessica Terrazas (`11) and Gabriela Ibañez Guzmán (`10) made it to the semi-final round of the National Latino/a Law Student Association (NLLSA) moot court competition held at DePaul University School of Law in Chicago in late September as part of the organization’s annual conference. UNM lost to Texas Tech, which went on to win the competition. Terrazas and Ibañez Guzmán made up the only team from UNM and MALSA.

King PanelStudy Art Law in Egypt During Winter Intersession

For two weeks during the UNM holiday break, UNM Law Professor Sherri Burr will present classes for lawyers and law students on how Egypt and International Law protect the country’s rich cultural heritage. The unique program will take place from Dec. 29, 2009-Jan. 12, 2010 in Egypt, and will offer 24 general CLE credits for practicing lawyers or two class credits for UNM law students.