Across the country, lawyers, organizers, and activists are banding together to achieve criminal justice reform. New Mexico is no exception. Throughout the state, community leaders and non-profit organizations are working hard to develop a better criminal justice system. One recent UNM SOL graduate, Denali Wilson (‘20), has contributed to these efforts in commanding ways. Read More about UNM Law Graduate Receives Prestigious Soros Justice Fellowship to Work with Children

Mohamedou Ould Slahi, a Mauritanian national, was detained for 14 years at Guantánamo Bay. He was never charged with a crime, although the U.S. government suspected him of involvement in the September 11th attacks. Two UNM School of Law graduates, Nancy Hollander (’78) and Teri Duncan (’00), represented Mohamedou between 2005 and 2016, when he was finally released. This incredible story will soon come to the big screen in the feature motion-picture, The Mauritanian. Read More about UNM Law Alumnae Nancy Hollander & Teri Duncan featured in major motion picture The Mauritanian

All students, staff, faculty, and alums are invited to participate in the book discussions listed below. You are welcome to participate in any or all of the discussions – no need to commit to all three. Read More about UNM Law Fun Committee Launches Social Justice Book Club

Sam Taub, is almost ready to unveil an invaluable dataset. He used his unique skillset to create a powerful analytic tool designed to reveal the effects of eviction policies in New Mexico. Read More about 2L Samuel Taub creates eviction tracking tool that will benefit vulnerable New Mexicans

Today, 157 Law School Deans from schools across the country published a statement addressing the 2020 election and the events that took place in the United States Capitol last week. The statement marks a rare occasion. It is unusual for such a diverse group of law deans to come together to speak as one on an issue that falls outside the ambit of legal education. Read More about 157 Law Deans Publish Rare Joint Statement on the 2020 Election and Events at the Capitol

As we enter another semester online, we can look forward to the insight Professor Jennifer Laws will provide as the newly instated Remote Teaching Fellow for the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). As a fellow, she will provide support to the School of Law faculty regarding remote instruction during the pandemic and beyond. The CTL fellows will work with faculty and staff to develop student support services, design measurable learning objectives, create active and inclusive instruction strategies, and use innovative academic technology for improved digital literacy. In particular, Professor Laws hopes to create a community of practice dedicated to collaborative student work. Read More about UNM Law Professor receives Remote Teaching Fellowship

In a historic move, U.S. President-elect Joe Biden selected New Mexico Congresswoman, and UNM alumna, Deb Haaland to serve as the first Native American interior secretary. Read More about UNM Law alumna makes history, selected as interior secretary designate

A professor at The University of New Mexico School of Law has become a very accomplished Yogi – someone who studies and is proficient in yoga. Nathalie Martin, who has been a part of the UNM law faculty since 1998, was featured in a magazine put together by the Property Brothers and HGTV regarding her Yogi status. Read More about UNM law professor practices yoga and meditation in stressful times

On Monday, December 14, UNM law professor Cliff Villa announced the availability of a new open-access website Read More about UNM Law Professor Launches Website to Promote Teaching and Practice in Environmental Justice

This fall, third-year law student Ambrose Kupfer participated in the University of New Mexico School of Law’s Semester in D.C. Program virtually. Read More about University of New Mexico School of Law Student Interned in the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit this Fall for Judge Jimmie V. Reyna