Valeria was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and obtained her BA from the University in Spanish and Sociology with a concentration in law. She received her J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law congruently with her MA in Latin American Studies. While in law school, Valeria served as a member of the New Mexico Law Review as professional articles editor and as president of the Mexican American Law Student Association, as well as membership in various other organizations in the law school. Her goal has always been to serve the same immigrant community that her parents came from, so she practices immigration law with Rebecca Kitson Law as an associate attorney.

When she is not practicing law, Valeria enjoys singing karaoke, playing volleyball, and spending time with her fiancé Ray and their dog Moana and cat Mr. Green. Valeria and Ray are avid fans of escape rooms and love playing board games with friends.

Ms. Huffmyer is an associate in the Albuquerque office.  She practices in the Litigation Department with the Products and General Liability and Professional Liability practice groups.  Ms. Huffmyer rejoined the Rodey Firm after serving as Term Law Clerk to The Honorable William P. Johnson, Chief United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico, from 2019 to 2020.

While attending the University of New Mexico School of Law, Ms. Huffmyer interned for the Honorable J. Miles Hanisee at the New Mexico Court of Appeals and for the United States Attorney’s Office.  She was also a member of the UNM School of Law’s National Mock Trial Team.  Additionally, Ms. Huffmyer served as a teaching assistant to the legal writing faculty, as well as a research assistant on multiple amicus curiae briefs advocating on behalf of the intellectually and developmentally disabled. 

Ms. Huffmyer received numerous awards throughout her time in law school including the UNM School of Law Alumni Association’s academic merit scholarship and the Roehl Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy.  Upon graduation, Ms. Huffmyer was honored by the UNM School of Law faculty with the Faculty Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Law School Community.

Brandon Ilgen is a 2019 graduate of the UNM School of Law, summa cum laude. He earned a Natural Resources and Environmental Law Certificate and was awarded the Honorable Pete Domenici Award for Environmental Excellence, endowed by Paul Bohannon. He operates a solo practice in Albuquerque, NM.

While in law school, Brandon serrved as an officer for the Environmental Law Society, for Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International, was co-chair of the SBA Peer Mentor program with Isabella Zayani (‘19), served as the student liaison for Board of Directors for the Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law Section of the NM State Bar, and also served as the student representative on the Faculty Appointment Committee. He externed for Retired Senior Justice Maes at the NM Supreme Court, worked as law clerk at Sandia National Laboratories under the direction of Cindy Lovato-Farmer ('92), and was a tutor for Ann Delpha’s (‘10) Advanced Constitutional Law course. For his clinical experience, Brandon worked in the Natural Resources and Environmental Law Clinic.

With teammate Annie Brethour (‘19), Brandon participated in the National Environmental Moot Court Competition, coached by Alumni Deana Bennett (‘07) and Samantha Ruscavage-Barz (’08). Brandon and Annie made it to the semi-finals, and he considers the experience in working with Annie, Deana, and Sam one of the highlights of his law school experience.

As a member of the Board of Directors for the Recent Graduate Chapter of the UNMSOL Alumni/æ Association, Brandon hopes to further the Alumni/æ Association’s strong tradition of service to the UNMSOL community in general, and current students and recent graduates in particular.

Taylor Bui is a proud graduate of UNM School of Law where he served as Managing Editor for the Natural Resources Journal, on the McGinn Civil Rights Moot Court Team, and was a participant in the Madrid Summer Law Institute and Semester in DC programs. He serves as the New Mexico Attorney General’s Chief of Staff, leading the policy and legislative advocacy efforts of the office. He previously served as Policy Director and Trial Attorney with the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office and as a judicial law clerk to Justice Julie Vargas on both the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. Prior to graduating law school at UNM, Taylor has worked as an organizer, fundraiser, and campaign manager for campaigns at every level across New Mexico and has done extensive policy and legislative advocacy work in New Mexico.

Pilar Borneo graduated from UNMSOL May 2020 in the midst of Covid. She works at the 2nd Judicial District Attorney's Office in the Metro Division. When she is not working, she enjoys hanging out with her friends and meeting new people. She loves cycling and walking her dogs. She dreams of her next vacation and hopes to cross off a new wordly adventure every year. She is excited to have been selected for the Recent Graduate Chapter and can't wait to meet and connect with all recent graduates!

Alexandra, born and raised in Las Cruces, is proud to call New Mexico home. She attended the University of New Mexico where she majored in biology and psychology, and graduated with honors in 2016. She later matriculated into the UNM School of Law, where she participated on the New Mexico Law Review and served as captain of the school’s mock trial team. During law school, Alexandra pursued diverse internship experiences including defense work, plaintiff representation, and public service. She graduated in 2020 earning the Daniels Diploma and currently serves as a law clerk to the Hon. Joel M. Carson III, of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

Sean was born and raised in Gallup, New Mexico. Before coming to law school, he taught middle school Spanish and English-Language Arts in Phoenix, Arizona, and English as a Second Language in Chile. He attended Arizona State University, where he studied Spanish and Political Science. He currently serves as a law clerk at the New Mexico Court of Appeals.

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Abby Bannon-Schneebeck practices in the litigation group at Modrall Sperling. Her focus is predominantly on employment matters, personal injury claims, product liability cases, and commercial disputes. A native New Mexican, Abby traveled to Texas for her undergraduate degree in Political Science at Trinity University, where she graduated magna cum laude. While in college she ran track and became an NCAA Division III All-American in the 400 meter hurdles. While attending law school at UNM, Abby became a member of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association, the Women’s Law Caucus, received the Roehl Mock Trial Award and graduated cum laude. She worked at a variety of local firms and on the New Mexico Civil Rights Commission, assisting in drafting and passing the New Mexico Civil Rights Act. When Abby is not practicing law, she is either coaching the Albuquerque High School track team or mock trial team, playing golf, skiing, or hanging out with her friends, family and dogs.