2024 Distinguished Achievement Awards Dinner
October 31, 2024
The UNM School of Law and the Board of the UNM School of Law Alumni/ae Association hosted the 2024 Distinguished Achievement Awards Dinner on October 18, 2024.

The School of Law and the Law and Indigenous Peoples Program Host the Gathering of Communities and Nations Convocation
October 31, 2024
On October 16, 2024, the School of Law and the Law and Indigenous Peoples Program hosted the Gathering of Communities and Nations Convocation, featuring Distinguished Alumnus John Echohawk of the Pawnee Nation.

The Justice Pamela Burgy Minzner Award in Professionalism and Legal Ethics and the Salazar Prize for Outstanding Academic Achievement Awarded to Third-Year School of Law Students
October 31, 2024
The School of Law is excited to announce two outstanding student achievements. Damon Nieto has been awarded the 2024 Justice Pamela Burgy Minzner Award, and Rebecca Myers has received the 2024 Salazar Prize for Outstanding Academic Achievement.

The Utton Transboundary Resources Center Celebrates its 25th Anniversary
October 31, 2024
Friends of the late Professor Albert E. Utton from New Mexico’s water management community and the University of New Mexico gathered at the School of Law on September 19, 2024, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Utton Transboundary Resources Center.

The Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project Hosts a Constitution Day Celebration
October 31, 2024
The Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project celebrated Constitution Day on September 27, 2024, bringing together over 100 participants, including students from Atrisco Heritage Academy, West Mesa High School, and Valley High School.

The School of Law Hosts the Annual Homecoming Diner en Rouge
October 31, 2024
On September 18, 2024, the School of Law, in partnership with the UNM Alumni Association, hosted the annual UNM homecoming event, Diner en Rouge.

The Mexican American Law Student Association Changes its Name to The Latiné American Law Student Association
October 31, 2024
The Latiné American Law Student Association (LALSA) recently changed its name from the Mexican American Law Student Association (MALSA) to better reflect its multifaceted membership.

Proposed Constitutional Amendment
October 2, 2024
New Mexico Constitutional Amendment 3 is on the ballot this November.

Remembering Professor Emeritus Willis (Bill) Ellis
October 1, 2024
Willis (Bill) Ellis, esteemed Professor Emeritus of the School of Law, passed away on August 20, 2024, at the age of 96.

Class of 2004 Celebrates 20th Reunion
October 1, 2024
The class of 2004 celebrated its 20th reunion on September 6, 2024. Ninety-two students graduated in 2004, and 29 were in attendance at the reunion.

School of Law Students Take the Oath of Office for Clinical Law Program
October 1, 2024
The 2024 Clinic swearing-in ceremony marks another successful beginning for the School of Law’s experiential learning program. On Monday, August 15, 2024, School of Law students took the oath of office led by Judge Zachary Ives (’00) from the New Mexico Court of Appeals.

Notable UNM Digital Repository Downloads
October 1, 2024
Migrating the School of Law’s three Law Journals to the UNM Digital Repository has not only made the work of UNM’s legal scholars more accessible to users worldwide, but it has also created an opportunity to assess which articles have the greatest impact based on their download numbers.

The School of Law Hires Associate Director of Career Services
October 1, 2024
The School of Law is excited to introduce Rachel O. Woods as the new Associate Director of Career Services. In this role, she will provide career guidance, lead professional development workshops, and serve as a liaison to employers across the state.

Professor Sarah Steadman Appointed to Serve as the Inaugural F. Michael Hart Chair in Children’s Law
October 1, 2024
David B. Martinez, Kelly Stout Sanchez, and Julio C. Romero, partners at Martinez, Hart, Sanchez & Romero P.C., contributed $2.5 million to the University of New Mexico School of Law. Their gift established an endowed chair, the F. Michael Hart Chair in Children’s Law, created in recognition of Mike Hart, partner of Martinez, Stout Sanchez, and Romero.

Children’s Code Reform Task Force
December 16, 2014
The Corinne Wolfe Center for Child & Family Justice at the UNM School of Law is home to the Children’s Code Reform Task Force (CCRTF), an initiative funded by the New Mexico Legislature. The CCRTF is dedicated to evaluating and improving New Mexico’s Children’s Code by providing legislative recommendations aimed at improving laws and better supporting the state’s most vulnerable children and families. The CCRTF plays a vital role in addressing ongoing issues to ensure effective support for children and families.