School of Law Professor Vinay Harpalani has been elected to the American Law Institute Read More about School of Law Professor Vinay Harpalani has been elected to the American Law Institute

Gabriel Pacyniak loves it when his University of New Mexico law students bring home a win, especially if the victory involves battling climate change or benefiting low-income people. Read More about One-on-One with Gabriel Pacyniak

The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (NREL), previously known as the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, has proudly awarded scholarships to three exceptional School of Law students from the class of 2025. Read More about The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (NREL) proudly awarded scholarships to three exceptional School of Law students

Aliza Organick, Professor at The University of New Mexico School of Law, has been named director of the Law and Indigenous Peoples Program and officially began the role June 1. Read More about Law Professor Aliza Organick named Director of Law and Indigenous Peoples Program 

On May 1, 2024, the University of New Mexico School of Law honored Dean Emeritus Theodore “Ted” Parnall by dedicating a classroom to him. The School of Law marked the occasion with a ceremony for the family and friends of Dean Emeritus Parnall and members of the School of Law community. Dean Camille Carey, Bert Parnall - son of Dean Emeritus Parnall and School of Law alumnus - shared heartfelt stories and gratitude for Dean Emeritus Parnall and unveiled classroom signage commemorating his legacy at the School of Law. Read More about Theodore Parnall Classroom Reveal

Erlinda Ocampo Johnson, University of New Mexico School of Law graduate (’95), has been appointed the special prosecutor in the Alec Baldwin case, which is currently scheduled for trial in July. She will be pursuing an involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin due to his fatal shooting on the film set of Rust.  Read More about UNM Alumna Erlinda Johnson appointed Special Prosecutor in the Alec Baldwin Case

Dominique Lange joins the School of Law as the Associate Director of Admissions and Pathway Initiatives, a new staff position created to support admissions growth, enhanced recruiting, and broader outreach that includes underserved communities. Read More about The School of Law hires Associate Director of Admissions

The School of Law has created a new staff position dedicated to helping students prepare for the bar exam. Read More about The School of Law creates new Director of Bar Exam Success position

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, who made history when she became the first Native American cabinet secretary in U.S. history, delivered the commencement address at the University of New Mexico School of Law’s Native American Law Student Association (NALSA) Graduation and Blanket Ceremony as well as at UNM’s spring commencement ceremony at the Pit. Read More about U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland speaks at UNM Commencement and NALSA Graduation and Blanket Ceremony

On May 11, 2024, 110 students at the School of Law celebrated their commencement. Read More about 2024 UNM School of Law Commencement Ceremony