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SBNM is Hear

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SBNM is Hear is the official podcast of the State Bar of New Mexico. SBNM is Hear is intended for members of the legal community in New Mexico, which includes lawyers, judges, paralegals and law students. We will have new episodes monthly on a wide range of topics from mental/professional well-being, analysis of legislation (past/present/future), discussion of current policies and guidelines, legal community changes/highlights, and more!

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Episodes

"What I Wish I Knew" With Chief Justice Shannon Bacon

December 12, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Hosts: Chief Justice Shannon Bacon, New Mexico Supreme Court; Damon Hudson, Jones Snead Wertheim & Clifford PA  

Hear All About Your Membership License Options

December 06, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB

Hosts: Bill Slease, State Bar of New Mexico Professional Development Program Director; Kate Kennedy, State Bar of New Mexico's Office of General Counsel Deputy Director

Hear All About the Child Support Enforcement Division

November 02, 2022 18:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

We are grateful to steal some time from Betina McCracken of the Child Support Enforcement Division. The Child Support Enforcement Division administers the state and federal program to collect support from Non-custodial Parents. Its primary mission is to maximize the collection of child support for all New Mexico children. Larry chats with Betina about the program and how it may help your practice. This episode is brought to you by the Family Law Section with a special shout out to Larry Hey...

Let's Talk About Surviving New Motherhood

October 12, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

This episode is from the Committee on Women in the Legal Profession’s #LawMom initiative. The Committee on Women created the #LawMom series in 2016 as a way to hold discussions around having a legal career and managing parenting responsibilities.   The title of this episode is twofold. First, it allows a wonderfully candid discussion between all our panelists in the hopes of sharing experiences for other law moms out there. And second, the topics and questions discussed are both posed for t...

Hear About Mandatory Succession Planning

July 27, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

You’ve heard about it. You may have read about it. And you probably have questions about it. Well, it is time to hear about mandatory succession planning or Rule 16-119, which is effective Oct. 1 of 2022. Bill Slease of the Professional Development Program and Anne Taylor of the New Mexico Disciplinary Board will fill you in on what the rule is, what to do and some questions they’ve received thus far. A quick 25 listen will hopefully go a long way for you. The Professional Development Prog...

Hear from Our 2022 Annual Meeting Speakers

July 07, 2022 12:00 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MB

This episode is an exciting mash-up of presenters. We are honored to have stolen some time from our keynote and featured speakers for our 2022 Annual Meeting. Even if you listen to this after the conference, there’s so much to take away from the experience and insight each of these presenters bring.  First in the episode is our keynote speaker, Desmond Meade. Desmond Meade received his JD from Florida International University College of Law. Desmond is currently the President and Executive ...

Let's Hear About Home Loans on Indian Trust Lands

June 08, 2022 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

With such a wide range of membership from practice areas, areas of interest and geographical location, we try to have topics that are general to some that get down to the nitty gritty. In this episode, brought to you by the Indian Law Section of the State Bar, does just that. This episode will focus on home loans on Indian trust lands. They’ll go over what Indian trust lands are, the particulars of tribal members owning land, what legal infrastructure is needed for home loans, and what nati...

Bridge the Gap Program: Enhancing Your First Year of Practice

May 04, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

The Bridge the Gap Program is re-launching and we're excited to provide two episodes for our newest attorneys. In this second episode, State Bar of New Mexico staff talk about how you can choose your own adventure now that you are a member of the State Bar. Learn about all the "fun stuff" about the Bar, like how to get involved in voluntary groups, the Professional Development Program, and how the State Bar can supplement your professional life as you want it! Presented by: Morgan Pettit, S...

Bridge the Gap Program: Overview of Your First Year of Practice

May 04, 2022 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

The Bridge the Gap Program is re-launching and we're excited to provide two episodes for our newest attorneys. In this first episode, State Bar of New Mexico staff demystify what it means being admitted to the Bar. The first year practice can be intimidating between learning the practice of law and all the entails. To our new attorneys and law students, tune in to learn what your licensing expectations are for your first year of practice, what it means to be a member of the State Bar and wha...

Hear All about Sixth Judicial Court with Chief Judge DeLaney

April 07, 2022 06:00 - 36 minutes - 27.5 MB

We’re adding another episode to our collection of judge episodes! This episode, we are honored to hear from Chief Judge Jennifer DeLaney from the Sixth Judicial District Court. Larry Heyeck from the Third Judicial District Court interviews the Chief Judge on topics ranging from what it’s like to be in a judicial position in smaller community, some judicial pet peeves and tips, and what court procedure is in the sixth and how it differs from surrounding areas. We've been wanting more geograp...

Hear All About Our Equity in Justice Program

February 24, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

We are incredibly proud to have this episode as part of the launch of the State Bar of New Mexico Equity in Justice Program. The development Equity in Justice Program was recommended in the 2019 Update on the Status of Minorities and Gender in the Legal Profession. Tune in as Dr. Amanda Parker and Leon Howard, co-chair of the Committee on the Diversity in the Legal Profession have a truly amazing discussion. They interview each other on the new program, equity and inclusion in the professio...

Hear All About It: State Bar Updates

January 26, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

We're back with our third season! We’ve been through a lot in our first two seasons. We’ve heard from various groups and individuals of our membership, but you haven’t really heard from us. For this episode we'll be covering rules, surveys and goals - oh my!   While rules may not be the most exciting topic, the two rules (24-102 and 16-119) have a direct impact on your membership. With the upcoming compliance deadline, this is right on time to help answer some of your questions! We’ll also...

Meet and Greet with Judge Begaye and Judge Roberson

December 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

For this episode, we were honored to hear from the 2021 appointed children’s court judges. Judge Begaye is the first Indigenous woman appointed to the court and Judge Roberson comes from the public defenders. Retired Judge Romero interviews them both as we get to learn more about them as individuals, what children’s court entails, and a truly wonderful discussion on well-being and self-care in an emotionally charged court.  Presented by: Judge Catherine Begaye and Judge Alma C. Roberson, Se...

Let's Hear about Cannabis Licensing with Superintendent Trujillo

November 23, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

We are back with the Cannabis Law Section! For this episode, we were honored to have Linda Trujillo, Superintendent of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department. Superintendent Trujillo is a licensed attorney and House representative. Tune in to hear about an overview of implementation, the status of online manufacturing applications, the projected budget for licensing, and future plans on working with the legislature to support this growing industry. Presented by: Superintendent L...

What I Wish I Knew with Carla Martinez

November 01, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

We're back with the Young Lawyers Division interviewing the State Bar President! The YLD was honored to sit down and chat with 2021 State Bar President Carla Martinez as she shared her career path and things she wished she knew. Tune in as President Martinez shares her journey working with different state agencies, how she views mentoring and why she refers to herself as a “master of none”. Presented by: Carla Martinez, Second Judicial District Attorney's Office; Shasta N. Inman, The Law Of...

Let's Talk About the Professional Practice Program

September 21, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

Let's talk about the newly developed Professional Practice Program (PPP)! Tune in to hear directly about the history and iterations of our professional development program, the new direction of the program under Bill Slease, what are his long-term goals, and some of the resources already available to you through the PPP! Presented by: Richard B. Spinello, State Bar of New Mexico Executive Director; William Slease, State Bar of New Mexico Professional Practice Program Director

Meet and Greet Cory Muscara, 2021 Annual Meeting Featured Speaker

August 26, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

The State Bar of New Mexico is excited to have its first cross-over episode between its two podcasts, SBNM is Hear and Legal Well-Being in Action. We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate this cross-over than with one of our 2021 Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Day speakers, Cory Muscara. Tune in to hear about the inspiration behind his book, insights on working with discomfort and procrastination, approaching meditation hesitancy/skepticism, and demystifying intuition. Present...

Meet and Greet Judge Montano and Judge Wernserbach with the NMCDLA

July 29, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

Tune in for a two-part episode series featuring four of the new Second Judicial Criminal Court judges. Learn a little bit about their history before taking the bench, what court projects they are involved in, and their insights on the importance of the judiciary. We wrap up with Judge Montano and Judge Wernersbach! Presented by: Roberta Yurcic, Roberta Yutcic Legal Services; Judge Joseph Montano, Judge Jennifer J. Wernersbach, Second Judicial Criminal Court

Meet and Greet Judge Baca-Miller and Judge Fox with the NMCDLA

July 07, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

Tune in for a two-part episode series featuring four of the new Second Judicial Criminal Court judges. Learn a little bit about their history before taking the bench, what court projects they are involved in, and their insights on the importance of the judiciary. First up, we have Judge Baca-Miller and Judge Fox! Presented by: Chris Dodd, Freedman Boyd Hollander Goldberg Urias & Ward PA; Judge Britt M. Baca-Miller and Judge Bruce Fox, Second Judicial Criminal Court

Let’s Talk About Avoiding Professional Heartburn

June 09, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MB

In for a penny, in for a pound as they say! Tune in to hear from members of our Lawyers Professional Liability Committee as they discuss common mistakes lawyers make, malpractice carrier concerns, red flags with clients and much more. A great listen for new and established attorneys alike!   Presented by: William Slease, State Bar of New Mexico; Jeannie Hunt, Brant & Hunt Attorneys, and Ben Davis, Davis Kelin Law Firm LLC

Hear All About It: Family Law Court with Judge Slyvia LaMar

May 19, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

We are honored to have Judge Slyvia LaMar from the First Judicial District Court! Tune in to hear about the most common in cases at the First Judicial court, custody issues in a pandemic, and even learn a bit about the judge herself! Presented by: Judge Slyvia LaMar, First Judicial Court and Amber Macias Mayo, Walther Bennett Mayo Honeycutt P.C.

Hear All About It: Recreational Cannabis in New Mexico

April 14, 2021 15:50 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB

Please join the Cannabis Law Section's Chair Carlos N. Martinez as he talks with Executive Director Ben Lewinger of the New Mexico Cannabis Chamber of Commerce and Brett Phelps of the Cannabis Law Section to discuss New Mexico's newly enacted recreational cannabis legislation! Our guests will discuss the potential impacts on New Mexico's economy, its timeline for implementation, and much more! Don't miss out as New Mexico becomes the 18th state to legalize recreational cannabis use! Present...

Hear All About It: Family Law Court with Judge Jane Levy

February 25, 2021 14:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MB

We are honored to have Judge Jane C. Levy from the Second Judicial District Court! Tune in to hear about the impact of COVID on Family Court, learn more about the role of Hearing Officers and the Court in family law cases, and get some great tips on how to prepare your case for Court, during the pandemic, and when we're on the other side! Presented by: Judge Jane Levy, Second Judicial Court and Lauren Riley, Batley Family Law PA  

Personal Inventory: Get Out and Move!

January 28, 2021 14:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

Norman Gagne and Dr. Anthony Fleg discuss the importance of exercise on the body and brain, and how even a walk around the neighborhood can have lasting effects on our overall mental, emotional and physical health. Study after study proves that regular movement and physical activity prolong life and decrease dis-ease in the body. Dr. Fleg highlights the needs and benefits of exercise regardless of age, sex, or physical ability and both individuals give many ways to add movement into your dai...

Hear All About It: 2020 Reflections and 2021 Plans with Chief Justice Vigil

January 13, 2021 14:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

We are honored to have Chief Justice Vigil open our 2021 podcast season! Tune in to hear his reflections on how 2020 impacted the court system, what the judicial branch accomplished throughout the pandemic, and how he sees the future of the practice as a result. Presented by: Chief Justice Michael Vigil, New Mexico Supreme Court and Allison Block-Chavez, Aldridge Hammar & Wexler PA

Hear All About It: History of ADR in New Mexico

November 18, 2020 14:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

In this episode, we'll hear from one of the formative players, David Levin, in the development of ADR (Alternative Methods of Dispute Resolution) in New Mexico. Tune in to hear about the rich history of how ADR came to be, some of its key players, and where ADR may be heading in the future. You may even learn how ADR had an indirect impact on your career or practice area! 

Hear All About It: Judicial Clerkships with NM Justice David K. Thomson

November 11, 2020 14:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

This episode is a bonus project of one of the State Bar’s and New Mexico Supreme Court's recent initiatives, the Judicial Clerkship Program. Regardless of where you are in your career, a newly graduated student, or well established in your practice, listen in as our presenters share the importance of judicial clerkships and how our respective institutions are contributing to the cause! Presented by Justice David K. Thomson, New Mexico Supreme Court; Roshanna Toya, New Mexico Court of Appeal...

Grieving, Coping, and Healing Regarding Suicides in Our Legal Community

October 22, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

This episode will be a personal inventory and a difficult one at that, so if you have any trigger warnings or are on your own journey with grief, please proceed with caution. Our speakers today will talk through the grieving, coping and healing processes that many people experience when they know someone who has taken their own life.  They will also touch upon how to create safety and resiliency in your life or in those you love as a defense mechanism against self-harm. 

Let’s Talk About Leveraging Culture in a Solo or Small Firm

October 05, 2020 14:32 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

For these companion episodes, a compelling panel of solo and small firm attorneys talk about the business of running their firms, each from very different perspectives. The panelists are members of the State Bar’s Solo and Small Firm Section and law firm owners with 2 to 40 years of practice experience. You’ll learn more about creating your best client funnel, finding new ways to operate your firm’s business side, identifying ideal clients, and leveraging firm culture to attract more select ...

Let’s Talk About Your Client Funnel in a Solo or Small Firm

October 05, 2020 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

For these companion episodes, a compelling panel of solo and small firm attorneys talk about the business of running their firms, each from very different perspectives. The panelists are members of the State Bar’s Solo and Small Firm Section and law firm owners with 2 to 40 years of practice experience. You’ll learn more about creating your best client funnel, finding new ways to operate your firm’s business side, identifying ideal clients, and leveraging firm culture to attract more select ...

Tools of the Trade with the Young Lawyers Division: What I Wish I Knew with Aja Brooks

September 16, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

The Young Lawyers Division continues its sub-series of "What I Wish I Knew" with Aja Brooks, former YLD member and New Mexico State Bar Foundation President. Tune in to hear Brooks talk about her non-traditional career path in public interest law, balancing work with being a new mom, and how she gets it all done. Presenters: Aja Brooks, Center for Self Help and Dispute Resolution, Second Judicial District; Allison Block-Chavez, Aldridge Hammar & Wexler PA and YLD Chair

Hear All About It: COVID-19 and Evictions in New Mexico

August 26, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Let’s talk about one of two big topics surrounding COVID-19, evictions. This brief Q&A session will be for legal professionals who do not practice in this area of law and/or members of the public who want to learn more about state updates regarding this topic. This episode is a guide to some basic misconceptions about the eviction process during these crazy times. This is by no means an exhaustive episode of information nor is it formal legal advice. Listen to the companion episode about COV...

Hear All About It: COVID-19 and Unemployment Insurance in New Mexico

August 26, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Let’s talk about one of two big topics surrounding COVID-19, unemployment insurance. This brief Q&A session will be for legal professionals who do not practice in this area of law and/or members of the public who want to learn more about state updates regarding this topic. This episode is a guide to some basic misconceptions about unemployment insurance process during these crazy times. This is by no means an exhaustive episode of information nor is it formal legal advice. Listen to the comp...

Tools of the Trade with Young Lawyers Division: What I Wish I Knew with Tomas Garcia

August 19, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

The Young Lawyers Division continues its sub-series of "What I Wish I Knew" with Tomas Garcia, YLD 2017 Chair. Listen in as Tomas shares his experience as a young lawyer clerking for Justice Charles Daniels and what he has learned with his time with at Modrall Sperling Law Firm. 

Tools of the Trade with Young Lawyers Division Part 2: What I Wish I Knew with Ernestina Cruz

July 22, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

We're back with the Young Lawyers Division interviewing a previous YLD chair! Past chairs will share the experiences they had as a young lawyer and what insights they'd like to pass on to the new generation. The YLD was honored to chat with current State Bar President and 2011 YLD Chair, Ernestina (Tina) Cruz. Part 2 will dive into work-life balance and personal and professional growth. If you missed Part 1, make sure to check it out under "Tools of the Trade with Young Lawyers Division: Wh...

Tools of the Trade with Young Lawyers Division: What I Wish I Knew with Ernestina Cruz

July 15, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

The Young Lawyers Division will interview previous YLD chairs who are now established in their practice. Past chairs will share the experiences they had as a young lawyer and what insights they'd like to pass on to the new generation. The YLD was honored to chat with current State Bar President and 2011 YLD Chair, Ernestina (Tina) Cruz. Part 1 will dive into day-to-day relationships and everyone’s favorite topic, money. Stay tuned for Part 2 premiering on July 22! The second episode will di...

Personal Inventory: COVID – A Forced Life Transition For Some

June 23, 2020 15:02 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

For this first personal inventory podcast, we will be discussing if and how COVDI9 has impacted the professional and/or personal identity of attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals.  Specifically we will be discussing life transitions due to COVID19. Many of us, if not all, have had to change the way we function in our day to day lives recently.  Some of us are grieving the loss of the way life was, what we deemed “normal”. Others may be grieving the loss of a loved one, a business,...