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.