School of Law Alumnus Kristopher Houghton Appointed to the New Mexico Court of Appeals
August 22, 2025
On August 5, 2025, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced her appointment of Kristopher Nicolas Houghton, a graduate of the UNM School of Law, to the New Mexico Court of Appeals. He succeeds Judge Kristina Bogardus, with his term extending until the next general election.

Three New Faculty Members Join the School of Law
August 22, 2025
The School of Law proudly welcomes three new faculty members this fall: Professor Matthew Murrell, Professor Paul Spruhan, and Professor Natalie Winters.

The 2025 Pre-Law Summer Institute Hosted 26 Students
August 22, 2025
The American Indian Law Center (AILC) proudly hosted the 2025 Pre-Law Summer Institute (PLSI) for American Indian and Alaska Native law students this summer at the School of Law. Now in its 58th year, PLSI remains a nationally respected and transformative experience for Native students entering law school.

Over 100 New Students Attended the Class of 2028 School of Law Orientation
August 22, 2025
The School of Law welcomed 108 students to the Class of 2028 Orientation, which was held from August 13 to August 15. The event introduced incoming first-year law students to the academic expectations, professional standards, and community resources that will shape their legal education.

Two School of Law Professors Honored with State Bar of New Mexico Awards
August 21, 2025
The School of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Sonia Gipson Rankin and Professor David Stout have been recognized with two of the State Bar of New Mexico’s 2025 Annual Awards for their outstanding contributions to the legal community.

School of Law Faculty Featured at the State Bar of New Mexico’s 2025 Annual Meeting
August 21, 2025
The State Bar of New Mexico’s 2025 Annual Meeting brought together attorneys, judges, and legal professionals from across the state for three days of education and networking at the Sandia Resort & Casino from July 31 to August 2. The event, themed “Together Towards Justice,” featured a schedule of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions, keynote presentations, and opportunities to connect with colleagues.

Professor Emeritus Reed Benson Elected as an Honorary Trustee of the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law
August 12, 2025
On July 16, 2025, at the Annual Meeting of the Trustees Council of The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (the “Foundation”), Professor Emeritus Reed Benson was elected as an Honorary Trustee of the Foundation for life for his contributions to the Foundation and to the larger community of those who practice in the areas of natural resources, energy, and environmental law. 

UNM joins Brown University in national institute focused on intuitive, trustworthy AI assistants
August 6, 2025
The project, supported by a $20 million NSF grant, will guide development of a new generation of AI assistants for use in mental and behavioral health.