Announcements
Henry M. Rivera Honored for Distinguished Career
The Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA) honored Henry M. Rivera (`73) at a Nov. 16 reception for his substantial contributions to the communications bar. Rivera, a partner in the Washington, D.C. firm of Wiley Rein, is an internationally recognized legal authority, author and public speaker. Rivera, a former FCC commissioner and past president of the FCBA, has more than 36 years of experience representing clients in a wide range of business transactions, including telecommunications and telecommunications-related bankruptcies.
In Memoriam: Kenneth Brown (`67)
Kenneth Brown, a respected judge in the 13th Judicial District for 20 years, died in early November. He was 67. Brown grew up in Bernalillo and graduated from the UNM School of Law in 1968. He served as an assistant district attorney and was in private practice in Bernalillo for nine years before being elected to the 13th Judicial District bench in 1984. Among his achievements was the creation of Grade Court, a special program that was credited with keeping young people in school and low recidivism. He retired from the bench in 2004.
Festive Convocation Welcomes Native
Students to Law School Community
Pilar Thomas (`02) returned to her alma mater to encourage Native law students to aspire for great things as the keynote speaker at the 16th Annual Academic Convocation and Gathering of Communities in early November. Recently, she was named deputy solicitor for Indian affairs with the U.S. Department of Interior.
Prof. 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.
Former Governor Bruce King Dies at Home
Bruce King, who led his beloved State of New Mexico as governor for three terms, died early Friday morning at his ranch in Stanley. He was 85.
In 2001, King, known as “The Cowboy Governor”, donated his personal papers to the UNM School of Law to establish an archive for the use of researchers interested in public policy and New Mexico governmental issues and history.
Susan Kelly Looks at Growth and Water Supply in New Mexico
Susan Kelly, interim director of the Utton Transboundary Resources Center, discussed the projected growth and water supply scenario for New Mexico at the Water Resources Research Institute’s annual meeting in mid-October. The title of her speech was, “The Land and Water Supply Connection: Does Water Limit Growth?” The theme of the 54th Annual New Mexico Water Conference, held at Isleta Pueblo, was Water Planning in a time of uncertainty.
Retired Justice Franchini Dies During Annual Lecture
Gene Franchini, retired justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court and a champion of moral principles, died on Nov. 4, doing what he loved best: sharing his ethical philosophy with first-year students at the UNM School of Law. He was 74. "He has been a wonderful friend to the law school for many years and we will miss him greatly," said Dean Kevin Washburn.
A look at Gene Franchini’s legal career
Summer Law Course at German Castle to Examine Nuremberg Trials
Professor Antoinette Sedillo Lopez will co-teach in a UNM summer program at the Schloss Dyck Castle in Germany’s picturesque Rhine country. Students will receive three law-school credits for her course and three non-law school credits for the companion course. The program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Study 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.
