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Tenessa Eakins, currently serves as the Case Manager of the New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program, she plays a pivotal role in guiding and aiding legal professionals in their personal and professional well-being through the program. In addition to her role as Manager, she is a member of the NM Well-Being Committee, where she contributes her passion for enhancing the lives of those within the legal community.
Prior to becoming an attorney in 2006, Amber Griffiths was a master's-level counselor to families and individuals. She then attended UC Law San Francisco, which was followed by four years of clerking for federal trial and appellate judges. She then became a plaintiff-side litigator in a big firm for a few years after which she was ecstatically happy to leave the world of court practice to open her solo practice in 2016. Amber thinks of herself not as a lawyer only but as a "JD MSW" as she walks clients through the legal maze that is estate planning. She enjoys helping folks who are clarifying their end-of-life values and addressing their family situations in the context of death and incapacity planning. In sum, she's devoted to using the law to her clients' benefit and focusing on what matters the most to them. A New Mexico native, Amber lives in the mountains with her husband and loves murder mysteries, hiking, travel, and gardening.
Disclaimer: Thank you for listening! This episode was produced by the State Bar of New Mexico’s Well-Being Committee and the New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program. All editing and sound mixing was done by the State Bar of New Mexico and/or the State Bar Foundation. Intro music is by Gil Flores. The views of the presenters are that of their own and are not endorsed by the State Bar of New Mexico. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or legal advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Speaker Bio: Pamela Moore, MA, LPCC, currently serves as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Director of the State Bar of New Mexico’s Professional Programs Group where she educates the legal community on positive health and well-being and assists in providing resources and services to any legal professional struggling with mental, emotional or behavioral issues.
Thank you for listening! This episode was produced by the State Bar of New Mexico’s Well-Being Committee and the New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program. All editing and sound mixing was done by the State Bar of New Mexico and/or the State Bar Foundation. Intro music is by Gil Flores. The views of the presenters are that of their own and are not endorsed by the State Bar of New Mexico. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or legal advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Briggs Cheney, Esq., Dixon•Scholl•Carrillo•P.A., and the Co-Chair to the NMJLAP Committee.
Brian Nichols, Esq. is primarily in federal Indian law and litigation, including tribal courts, with focuses on energy, natural resources, transportation and employment.
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Thank you for listening! This episode was produced by the State Bar of New Mexico’s Well-Being Committee and the New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program. All editing and sound mixing was done by the State Bar of New Mexico and/or the State Bar Foundation. Intro music is by Gil Flores. The views of the presenters are that of their own and are not endorsed by the State Bar of New Mexico. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or legal advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. -
Caitlin L. Dillon is a prosecutor in New Mexico. Any views expressed here are her own, in her personal capacity as a wellness enthusiast.
William Slease (“Bill”) is the Professional Development Program Director for the State Bar of New Mexico.
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Thank you for listening! This episode was produced by the State Bar of New Mexico’s Well-Being Committee and the New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program. All editing and sound mixing was done by the State Bar of New Mexico and/or the State Bar Foundation. Intro music is by Gil Flores. The views of the presenters are that of their own and are not endorsed by the State Bar of New Mexico. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or legal advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. -
Pamela Moore, MA, LPCC, currently serves as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Director of the State Bar of New Mexico’s Professional Programs Group where she educates the legal community on positive health and well-being and assists in providing resources and services to any legal professional struggling with mental, emotional or behavioral issues.
Thank you for listening! This episode was produced by the State Bar of New Mexico’s Well-Being Committee and the New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program. All editing and sound mixing was done by the State Bar of New Mexico and/or the State Bar Foundation. Intro music is by Gil Flores. The views of the presenters are that of their own and are not endorsed by the State Bar of New Mexico. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or legal advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. -
Victoria Bateman, Esq. is a licensed attorney in the State of New Mexico. She is a business owner of Bateman Law Firm, partner of Signature Title Agency and RE/MAX Results. She is the 2016 NAWREB Leading Lady Recipient featured in Volume 5 Issue 3 of Women in the Housing & Real Estate Ecosystem. She has built an online school for EPA related contractor Repair, Renovation and Lead Based Paint Training Certification and is a former real estate educator. She sat on panels presenting with the agents of change to include the former AZ Real Estate Commissioner, US EPA counsel, former City of Tucson Mayor and New Mexico Bar Association. Her passion is to educate and help others elevate to the best versions of themselves as others have helped her evolve.
Tenessa Eakins, currently serves as the Case Manager of the New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program, she plays a pivotal role in guiding and aiding legal professionals in their personal and professional well-being through the program. In addition to her role as Manager, she is a member of the NM Well-Being Committee, where she contributes her passion for enhancing the lives of those within the legal community.
Prior to her work in the legal field, Tenessa served as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) with the San Diego Fire Department.
Amanda Parker, PhD, is a writer, researcher, and educator from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her PhD is focused on critical race studies in education and society. Her academic work and teaching concentrated on the intersection of race and gender, building solidarity, developing critically conscious teachers, and examining racism in families.
She lives in Albuquerque with her daughters and can be found walking her poorly behaved dogs and practicing yoga in her free time.
Miss-Ashley Kendrick is a licensed attorney in the state of New Mexico, where she has her own practice in Albuquerque. Her practice areas include the following: IP, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Estate Planning, Entertainment and Civil Right Law.
Miss-Ashley Kendrick is driven by a client-focused approach, coupled with exceptional legal knowledge and skill. With a deep-rooted passion to make a difference in the lives of others. Her clients trust her to listen attentively to their needs and desired outcomes, and she offers competent and realistic legal advice to help them achieve their goals.
In addition to her contribution to the legal profession as an attorney, Miss-Ashley is the founder and creator of Balance Her Hustle, which focuses on the unique needs and desires of professional women. Furthermore, Balance Her Hustle brings awareness to the physical and mental health of professional women. More specifically, Balance Her Hustle assists professional women in achieving a healthy work-life balance through community, practical tools and education. More information can be found at www.balanceherhustle.com
In addition to her Juris Doctor degree, Miss-Ashley Kendrick holds an undergraduate degree in Communications and Business, which enhances her ability to effectively communicate and strategize on behalf of her clients. Furthermore, she has received specialized training in Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation from the prestigious University of California, Berkeley, allowing her to navigate complex matters and resolve conflicts in a peaceful and efficient manner.
Born and raised in the picturesque Wine County of Northern California. When she's not busy zealously advocating for her clients, Miss-Ashley enjoys spending quality time with her loved ones. They share a passion for live theater, exploring new destinations through travel, and immersing themselves in the rich tapestry of cultural festivals and trade shows.
Shared Resources:
www.BalanceHerHustle.com
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Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included)
American Detox: The Myth of Wellness and How We Can Truly Heal
Thank you for listening! This episode was produced by the State Bar of New Mexico’s Well-Being Committee and the New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program. All editing and sound mixing was done by the State Bar of New Mexico and/or the State Bar Foundation. Intro music is by Gil Flores. The views of the presenters are that of their own and are not endorsed by the State Bar of New Mexico. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or legal advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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HANNAH BELL, Esq. AFC, is a financial wellness consultant and the founder of Bottom Line Personal Finance. She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of New Mexico and a law degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law. During law school, Ms. Bell started a company helping attorneys conduct focus groups and prepare for trial. After years of operating that business, Ms. Bell decided she wanted to practice law. While practicing law, Ms. Bell explored many areas including personal injury, criminal prosecution, and government law. Ms. Bell currently co-teaches Mediation to law students and community members and has previously taught Interviewing, Counseling, and Negotiating as an adjunct professor at the University of New Mexico School of Law. Ms. Bell’s financial wellness journey began early in her law career when she realized her family was trapped by student loans and car debt. Determined to change this situation, Ms. Bell set out to learn everything she could about personal finance. Within 24 months, Ms. Bell and her husband successfully paid off over $90,000 in debt. Through this process, Ms. Bell discovered, first-hand, the freedom of living debt-free, and the importance of creating financial stability and practicing mindfulness around money. By combining two of her great passions-- financial fluency and teaching-- Ms. Bell helps her clients adopt a practical budget and find the framework to afford a happier life. -
Dr. Evelyn Sandeen PhD, is a licensed psychologist in New Mexico and also Board-Certified in clinical psychology. She was born in the Midwest and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame. She received her doctorate (PhD) in clinical psychology from Stony Brook University in New York. She then completed her clinical internship in Los Angeles, and has lived and worked in New Mexico for over twenty years. She has been married for over 30 years and has two grown sons.
Pamela Moore, MA, LPCC, currently serves as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Director of the State Bar of New Mexico’s Professional Programs Group where she educates the legal community on positive health and well-being and assists in providing resources and services to any legal professional struggling with mental, emotional or behavioral issues. Ms. Moore served as an advisory member to the National Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs in 2019 and 2020 and is the New Mexico representative for the Institute for Well Being In Law.
Disclaimer: Thank you for listening! This episode was produced by the State Bar of New Mexico’s Well-Being Committee and the New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program. All editing and sound mixing was done by BlueSky eLearn. Intro music is by Gil Flores. The views of the presenters are that of their own and are not endorsed by the State Bar of New Mexico. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or legal advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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ELIZABETH LYNCH PHILLIPS, ESQ, PCC, CPCC: is certified as a Professional Coach by the Coaches Training Institute and the International Coach Federation. She works primarily with stressed attorneys who feel like the practice of law isn’t all it was cracked up to be, and isn’t giving them the satisfaction they’d hoped for. She is grateful to be a part of the growing, national focus on attorney well-being, and she is committed to bringing more compassion and humanity to the practice of law. She moved to New Mexico 10 years ago with her husband and 3 kids, to get away from the traffic and crowding of the DC area. She is currently a member of the State Bar of New Mexico and the Virginia State Bar where she practiced for 20 years.
WILLIAM (Bill) D. Slease: is the Professional Development Program Director for the State Bar of New Mexico. In addition to his duties at the State Bar, he serves as an adjunct professor at the University of New Mexico School of Law where he teaches Ethics, 1L Lab, and serves as a practice skills evaluator for the evidence-trial practice skills course.
Disclaimer:
Thank you for listening! This episode was produced by the State Bar of New Mexico’s Well-Being Committee and the New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program. All editing and sound mixing was done by BlueSky eLearn. Intro music is by Gil Flores. The views of the presenters are that of their own and are not endorsed by the State Bar of New Mexico. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or legal advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Sandra Engel: is a graduate Executive Coach who comes to the field with a background in the areas of law and leadership. She has recently retired from the bench as a criminal judge in Albuquerque, New Mexico where she served her community for over 16 years. She is also a licensed and active attorney, previously serving as an Assistant District Attorney for over ten years and has practiced law in the civil and criminal areas for over 25 years. During that time, she has served as supervisor over divisions/teams, and most recently served as Chief Judge of the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court, managing a courthouse, and leading a C-Suite with over 350 employees. She has performed as a trainer, evaluator, and resource director for several court and community programs.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, and a Juris Doctor degree, both from the University of Alabama. She most recently completed her training with Coaching Out of the Box, an executive coaching program that is accredited and certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She also received her certification from ICF as an Associate Certified Coach.
She is a Certified Diversity coach, a member of ICF International and her local chapter, ICFNM, and serves on their board. She is involved in both the local coaching community and legal community in a variety of roles. She specializes in leadership/executive coaching, working with many business leaders and executives.
Barbara J. Vigil: served on the New Mexico state judiciary for twenty-one years. For twelve years, she served as a District Court Judge in n the First Judicial District and for over nine years as a Justice on the New Mexico Supreme Court. Barbara stepped down from the Supreme Court on June 30, 2021. In August 2021 Barbara was appointed to serve as Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department. On May 1, she left that role to pursue other interests.
As a District Court Judge, Barbara presided over the children and family court docket for over 10 years resolving over 16,000 cases. In 2010 she was chosen by her peers to serve for two years as Chief Judge of the First Judicial District Court. During her last two years on the trial court bench, she presided over the civil docket. In 2012, Barbara was elected as a Justice on the New Mexico Supreme Court, where she served as an Associate Justice, Chief Justice from 2014-2016 and as Senior Justice. Throughout her judicial career Barbara strived to improve court processes and procedures for children and families. She worked with community stakeholders to garner state and federal funding for programs designed to help children throughout the state. Barbara has served on numerous boards, commissions, and committees, including the Tribal State Judicial Consortium, the Children’s Court Improvement Commission, and the New Mexico Board of Bar Examiners. Barbara was born in Albuquerque and grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from New Mexico State University and a juris doctorate from the University of New Mexico School of Law. Barbara enjoys travelling abroad and using her free time to support youth and court improvements. Barbara travels extensively abroad. She maintains a lifelong commitment to public service and does all she can to improve the lives of children and families.
Judge Shammara H. Henderson: was appointed to the Court of Appeals in 2020 by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. Born and raised in Albuquerque, NM, she graduated from Valley High School. She received a bachelor’s degree from American University in Washington, D.C., where she received a full ride with the highly competitive Frederick Douglass Scholarship. She received her J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law where she received the W.E. Bondurant Scholarship and University of New Mexico Graduate Fellowship.
After graduating from law school, she clerked for Justice Charles W. Daniels at the New Mexico Supreme Court. She started her career as a litigator with the Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office. She later became the Associate General Counsel for the Office of Governor. In 2011, Judge Henderson joined the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico. She successfully tried criminal and civil cases in the United States District Court and appealed criminal cases in the Tenth Circuit. She developed and presented training and outreach programs across the state for law enforcement as well as community organizations and churches. In 2017, Judge Henderson co-founded her own law firm Henderson & Grohman, PC, which joined Freedman, Boyd, Hollander, Goldberg, Urias, & Ward, PA in October of 2018 where she represented clients in criminal, civil, and administrative matters in both state and federal courts at the trial and appellate level.
Judge Henderson enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, barre, yoga, and rollershaking as well as community service.
Judge Brett R. Loveless: Presiding Criminal Judge for the Second Judicial District Court (Bernalillo County) handling an exclusive docket of felony level criminal cases. Judge Loveless took the bench in 2012.
Prior to that was a prosecutor in the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office for approximately 12 years
Practiced civil law for approximately five years, doing both plaintiff's work and civil defense.
1995 graduate of UNM School of Law.
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PAMELA MOORE, MA, LPCC, is the Program Director of the State Bar of New Mexico’s Professional Programs Group and a member of the NM Well-Being Committee.___________________________
Sherry Young, PhD, CSAT is a clinical consultant, providing assessment, referral and placement to individuals struggling with mental health, trauma, and addiction. Her clients consist of a spectrum of treatment resources that are clinically excellent and uniquely differentiated from one another; she can count on treatment excellence with them and on occasion, refers beyond the scope of those vetted clients. Her work as educator and clinical consultant for client companies allows her to offer her assessment and referral services at no cost.
Dr. Young taught psychology and literature at the college level from 1986-1994 and directed university study programs in Rome, Italy from 1994-1997. Additionally, between 1997 and 2015, she provided ongoing consultation for therapists and counseling practices focused on sustainable growth. She has worked for various companies in the Behavioral Health and Addictions field since 2006. She is a visionary who is a highly skilled educator, strategist in business development, advocate for recovery and personal growth and inspires excellence and collaboration in all her relationships. She loves hiking with her dog, Sanders, and skiing in her beloved home in Taos, New Mexico.
Disclaimer: Thank you for listening! This episode was produced by the State Bar of New Mexico’s Well-Being Committee and the New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program. All editing and sound mixing was done by BlueSky eLearn. Intro music is by Gil Flores. The views of the presenters are that of their own and are not endorsed by the State Bar of New Mexico or the Department of Justice. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or legal advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Pamela Moore, MA, LPCC, currently serves as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Director of the State Bar of New Mexico’s Professional Programs Group where she educates the legal community on positive health and well-being and assists in providing resources and services to any legal professional struggling with mental, emotional, or behavioral issues. Ms. Moore served as an advisory member to the National Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs in 2019 and 2020 and is the New Mexico representative for the Institute for Well Being in Law.
Tenessa Eakinscurrently serves as the Manager of the State Bar of New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program (NM LAP). She oversees a 24-hour helpline for lawyers, law students, and all other legal professionals while also managing the NM LAP monitoring program, maintaining the program database, assists with varying levels of client treatment, program agreements, and helps to educate the legal community on positive health and well-being. Ms. Eakins used to serve as an EMT-B for the 911 services of San Diego, California from 2010 - 2014.
Amanda Parker, PhD Dr. Amanda Parker is a writer, researcher, and educator from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her PhD is focused on critical race studies in education and society. Her academic work and teaching concentrated on the intersection of race and gender, building solidarity, developing critically conscious teachers, and examining racism in families.
Dr. Parker is the Director of the Equity in Justice Program at the State Bar of New Mexico. In this role she is fostering community relationships, leading educational efforts, and building programs to address equity and inclusion for judges, lawyers, and law students. She collaborates with the Equity in Justice Commission and other entities that are working together on reform. She lives in Albuquerque with her daughters and can be found walking her poorly behaved dogs and practicing yoga in her free time.
William D. Slease (“Bill”) is the Professional Development Program Director for the State Bar of New Mexico.In addition to his duties at the State Bar, he serves as an adjunct professor at the University of New Mexico School of Law where he teaches Ethics, 1L Lab, and serves as a practice skills evaluator for the evidence-trial practice skills course.
Judith GordonJudith Gordon works with law firms, individual attorneys and practice groups, equipping them with tools and strategies that empower them to lead and excel in practice without burnout. Her individual coaching and collaborative workplace programs equip professionals with the skills needed to optimize productivity and high-performance, build confidence and resilience, reduce stress, and work better together, to increase professional satisfaction and the bottom line. Judith is the founder of LeaderEsQ, LLC, a coaching and training consultancy, and she is on faculty at UCLA School of Law where she has been teaching emotional intelligence, stress management, and high-performance skills for the past decade.
Disclaimer: Thank you for listening! This episode was produced by the State Bar of New Mexico’s Well-Being Committee and the New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program. All editing and sound mixing was done by BlueSky eLearn. Intro music is by Gil Flores. The views of the presenters are that of their own and are not endorsed by the State Bar of New Mexico or the Department of Justice. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or legal advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Episode Bios:
PAUL ABRAMS, ESQ received his undergraduate degree in political science from Temple University; and in 1970, his law degree from Harvard Law Scholl, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration (Government) from Harvard’s Kennedy Scholl of Government while studying at the law school. His first career was in government and politics, including five years as Chief of Staff for the Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and 2 ½ years working for the Governor of Pennsylvania as the first Administrator of Pennsylvania’s new medical malpractice arbitration program. He resigned in 1978, found his way to Santa Fe New Mexico, and helped run an independent book publisher, John Muir Publications, until he was “talked into” practicing law by attorney friends, beginning in 1983. He is a Plaintiffs Trial Lawyer in Santa Fe and a member of the Board of Governors of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association. He is Treasurer of New Mexico Legal Aid. Beginning in 1984, he has been a board member and officer of the two northern New Mexico predecessor legal services organizations of the state-wide civil legal services organization serving poor New Mexicans.ELIZABETH LYNCH PHILLIPS, ESQ, PCC, CPCC is certified as a Professional Coach by the Coaches Training Institute and the International Coach Federation. She works primarily with stressed attorneys who feel like the practice of law isn’t all it was cracked up to be, and isn’t giving them the satisfaction they’d hoped for. She is grateful to be a part of the growing, national focus on attorney well-being, and she is committed to bringing more compassion and humanity to the practice of law. She moved to New Mexico 10 years ago with her husband and 3 kids, to get away from the traffic and crowding of the DC area. She is currently a member of the State Bar of New Mexico and the Virginia State Bar where she practiced for 20 years.
Disclaimer:
Thank you for listening! This episode was produced by the State Bar of New Mexico’s Well-Being Committee and the New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program. All editing and sound mixing was done by BlueSky eLearn. Intro music is by Gil Flores. The views of the presenters are that of their own and are not endorsed by the State Bar of New Mexico. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or legal advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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United States Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez
Alexander M.M. Uballez serves as the United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico. Nominated by President Joseph R. Biden on January 26, 2022, and confirmed by the United States Senate on May 17, 2022, Mr. Uballez is the chief federal law enforcement officer for the district.
Prior to his confirmation as United States Attorney, Mr. Uballez was as an Assistant United States Attorney in the District of New Mexico where he led organized crime investigations and prosecuted child sexual abuse and human trafficking crimes, transnational and organized crime, and violent crime. He also served as the District’s Project Safe Neighborhoods Coordinator, International Coordinator, and Internship Coordinator. Previously, Mr. Uballez served as an Assistant District Attorney in the First and Second Judicial District Attorney’s Offices of New Mexico where he prosecuted crimes against children, community and drug crimes, domestic violence and driving while intoxicated offenses.
Mr. Uballez received his J.D. from Columbia University School of Law in 2011 and his B.A. in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from Pomona College in 2008.
Dates of Service
2022 - Present
Aja Brooks
Aja Nicole Brooks is the Executive Assistant United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico. She enjoys public service and has worked in several different community-oriented roles during her legal career, including working for the Law Office of the Public Defender, as the Pro Bono Coordinator for New Mexico Legal Aid’s Volunteer Attorney Program, and as the Director of the Center for Self-Help and Dispute Resolution at the Second Judicial District Court. She serves as the current Secretary-Treasurer of the State Bar of New Mexico Board of Bar Commissioners, as the President of the New Mexico Black Lawyers Association, and as the Secretary of Region X of the National Bar Association.
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Thank you for listening! This episode was produced by the State Bar of New Mexico’s Well-Being Committee and the New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program. All editing and sound mixing was done by BlueSky eLearn. Intro music is by Gil Flores. The views of the presenters are that of their own and are not endorsed by the State Bar of New Mexico or the Department of Justice. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or legal advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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SEAN FITZPATRICK, Fitzpatrick Law LLC, and the NM Well-Being Committee Co-Chair.
KENNETH STALTER is a solo practitioner in Albuquerque, with a focus on litigation and appellate practice. He founded Stalter Law LLC in 2018.
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Thank you for listening! This episode was produced by the State Bar of New Mexico’s Well-Being Committee and the New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program. All editing and sound mixing was done by BlueSky eLearn. Intro music is by Gil Flores. The views of the presenters are that of their own and are not endorsed by the State Bar of New Mexico. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or legal advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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BRIAN K. NICHOLS is a shareholder with the Modrall Law Firm and practices primarily in federal Indian law and litigation, including tribal courts, with focuses on energy, natural resources, transportation and employment. As a member of the Navajo Nation Bar, Brian regularly advises clients regarding Navajo law and represents clients in Navajo courts and agencies. In 2018, Best Lawyers in America® selected Brian as 2018 Native American Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Albuquerque. Brian has achieved nationwide recognition in Native American Law from Chambers USA. Brian has received an AV® peer review rating in Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating possible, and listed by Southwest Super Lawyers®. He is recognized as a Star by Benchmark Litigation, Labor & Employment.
PAMELA MOORE, MA, LPCC, is the Program Director of the State Bar of New Mexico’s Professional Programs Group and a member of the NM Well-Being Committee.
Disclaimer:
Thank you for listening! This episode was produced by the State Bar of New Mexico’s Well-Being Committee and the New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program. All editing and sound mixing was done by BlueSky eLearn. Intro music is by Gil Flores. The views of the presenters are that of their own and are not endorsed by the State Bar of New Mexico. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or legal advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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WILLIAM D. SLEASE (“Bill”) is the Professional Development Program Director for the State Bar of New Mexico. In addition to his duties at the State Bar, he serves as an adjunct professor at the University of New Mexico School of Law where he teaches 1L Lab, Ethics, and serves as a practice skills evaluator for the evidence-trial practice skills course. He formerly served as the Chief Disciplinary Counsel for the New Mexico Supreme Court Disciplinary Board. Prior to his work in the public service sector, he was in private practice with an emphasis in civil rights, employment, and tort litigation.
PAMELA MOORE, MA, LPCC, the Program Director of the Professional Programs Group and a member of the NM Well-Being Committee.
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Amanda Parker, PhD. Dr. Amanda Parker is a writer, researcher, and educator from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has a PhD focused on critical race studies in education and society and speaks regularly at national and international conferences where she presents her work on the intersection of race and gender, building solidarity, and raising critically conscious children.
Dr. Parker is the Director of the Equity in Justice Program at the State Bar of New Mexico. In this role she is fostering community relationships, leading educational efforts, and building programs to address equity and inclusion for judges, lawyers, and law students. She collaborates with the Equity in Justice Commission and other entities that are working together on reform. She lives in Albuquerque with her daughters.
Gavin Alexander, is an experienced and passionate advocate and thought leader in the areas of mental health, well-being, and diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal profession and beyond. He is an attorney and Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist, and he currently serves as the Wellness Director of Jackson Lewis P.C., a law firm with over 950 attorneys and over 60 offices across the United States.
Before joining the firm, Gavin served as the firstever Fellow of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Lawyer Well- Being. Gavin shared his own personal experiences with depression and near-suicide in Depressionto Dedication: How Chief Justice Gants Saved My Life and Catalyzed Ongoing Advocacy forMental Health in the Legal Profession, 62 B.C. L. Rev. 2759 (2021), and “Trailblazing TowardBetter Mental Health & Well-Being in Law: Q&A with Gavin Alexander, Well-Being Advocate,”
Thomson Reuters Practical Law (Apr. 26, 2022), and he regularly speaks at law firms, law schools, conferences, courts, bar associations, and other legal institutions. Gavin studied Theater and Mathematics at Wesleyan University, and he graduated from Harvard Law School magna cum laude in 2012. After law school, Gavin clerked for Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants at the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. From 2013-2020, Gavin was an associate in the corporate department of Ropes & Gray LLP’s Boston office.
Gavin has served as a Co-Chair of the Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar Association and as a board member of the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association. Presently, he serves as a member of the Mass. Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being, as a board member and the DEI Chair of Lawyers Depression Project, and as a board member of Leadership Brainery. He also serves on the ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs’ DEI Committee, ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund Committee, Institute for Well-Being in Law DEI Committee, Boston Bar Association DEI Section Steering Committee, and the Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants Access to Justice Fund Advisory Committee.
Gavin was named one of the Best LGBT Attorneys Under 40 by the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association in 2017, selected as one of Mass. Lawyers Weekly’s 25 “Up & Coming Lawyers” for 2019, featured on the Mass. Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list for 2018-2020, and inducted as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation in 2020. In 2021, he received the Mass. Association of Hispanic Attorneys’ Leadership Award, where he was described as “by far one of the most committed allies in the areas of inclusion, equity and social and racial justice,” and in 2022, he received the Kevin Larkin Memorial Award for Public Service from the Mass. LGBTQ Bar Association.
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Thank you for listening! This episode was produced by the State Bar of New Mexico’s Well-Being Committee and the New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program. All editing and sound mixing was done by BlueSky eLearn. Intro music is by Gil Flores. The views of the presenters are their own and are not endorsed by the State Bar of New Mexico, Jackson Lewis P.C., the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, or any other group or organization with which any of the presenters may be affiliated. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or legal advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Pamela Moore, MA, LPCC, currently serves as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Director of the State Bar of New Mexico’s Professional Programs Group where she educates the legal community on positive health and well-being and assists in providing resources and services to any legal professional struggling with mental, emotional or behavioral issues. Ms. Moore served as an advisory member to the National Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs in 2019 and 2020 and is a current member of the Institute for Well Being In Law.
Ms. Moore’s professional career includes a BS in Industrial Engineering, Masters Certificate in Human Resources Management, Masters in Counseling, license as a Professional Clinical Counselor, and she is on track to become a Professional Certified Coach by the end of 2022. She has over 10 years of study and experience in self-care and is passionate about assisting, guiding and supporting those that seek to get curious about their life and invite change.
Justice David K. Thomson took the oath of office on February 4, 2019, following his selection by the nonpartisan Judicial Nominating Commission and his appointment by the Governor to the New Mexico Supreme Court. Since 2015, Justice Thomson had been serving Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, and Los Alamos Counties as a state trial judge in the First Judicial District.
Justice Thomson was born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and is a graduate of Santa Fe High School. He has an undergraduate degree in Economics and Government from Wesleyan University in Middletown Connecticut. He worked for United States Senator Jeff Bingaman before attending the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and graduating in 1998. After receiving his law degree, Justice Thomson served as term law clerk for United States District Judge Bruce D. Black, District of New Mexico. In 1999 following his clerkship he joined the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General as a litigation attorney, eventually serving until 2010 as Deputy Attorney General. Prior to taking the bench in 2015, Justice Thomson was a sole practitioner admitted to appear in state and federal courts including the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.
By New Mexico Supreme Court appointment, Justice Thomson has served on the Uniform Jury Instruction-Civil Committee as chair since January 2016, the Performance Measures Subcommittee of the Chief Judges Council since October 2017, and the Guardianship Reform Implementation Steering Committee since March 2018. Justice Thomson graduated from the National Judicial College in 2010. He teaches legal education courses to judges and attorneys on a number of topics including trial practice, civility, judicial ethics, evidence, and administrative appeals. Justice Thomson is a member of the Executive Committee of the American Bar Association Judicial Division and the American Bar Association Appellate Judges Conference and is the state delegate to the Judicial Division of the American Bar Association.
Judge Shammara H. Henderson was appointed to the New Mexico Court of Appeals in February 2020 by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, and won her election in November of 2020, becoming the first Black appellate judge and Black woman to hold statewide office in New Mexico.
Judge Henderson clerked for Justice Charles W. Daniels at the N.M. Supreme Court. She then joined the Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Afterward, she became the Associate General Counsel for the Office of Governor. Later, she joined the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico, where she successfully litigated criminal and civil cases and appealed criminal cases. Judge Henderson then co-founded her own law firm Henderson & Grohman, which later joined Freedman, Boyd, et al., where she represented clients in criminal, civil, and administrative matters in both state and federal courts at the trial and appellate level. Judge Henderson has also been an adjunct professor at UNM School of Law since 2019.
Her hobbies include yoga, barre, roller skating, hiking, and reading.
Judge David Murphy graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2008. In his career as an attorney, he worked for the Public Defender’s Office, District Attorney’s Office and Attorney General’s Office. He was appointed by Governor Lujan Grisham to the Metropolitan Court in 2019, and to the District Court in 2022. He currently serves in the Second Judicial District Court’s Criminal Division, where he also presides over the Veterans Court program. Judge Murphy is a member of the Supreme Court’s Equity & Justice Commission, and works as Adjunct Faculty for the Law School’s Evidence & Trial Practice class. Outside of work, you can find David riding his bike in the bosque, or walking his corgi, Buster, with his husband Damien.
Disclaimer:
Thank you for listening! This episode was produced by the State Bar of New Mexico’s Well-Being Committee and the New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program. All editing and sound mixing was done by BlueSky eLearn. Intro music is by Gil Flores. The views of the presenters are that of their own and are not endorsed by the State Bar of New Mexico. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or legal advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Chief Bennett Baur began his career as a trial attorney in the Albuquerque office of the public defender in 1993. After time as an assistant district attorney and nine years in private practice, he returned to the LOPD as the First Judicial District Defender. He has also served as deputy chief and interim chief for the department. Baur is a past president of the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and has advocated on criminal justice issues in the New Mexico legislature for over 20 years. He resides in Santa Fe.
Albuquerque District Defender Matt Chavez graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2012. His passion for public defense arose early in his studies, and he graduated directly to a position in the LOPD. He served as frontline misdemeanor attorney in Albuquerque before moving to Ruidoso to strengthen the rural LOPD public defense office there and in Alamogordo as District Defender. He now oversees the largest LOPD office.
Attorney Samuel Jay is a 2018 graduate of American University Washington College of Law. As an Oregon native, Jay moved to New Mexico directly out of law school to practice public defense, which he says is honor to practice. He serves as a felony attorney in the LOPD Albuquerque office.
Attorney Joy Applewhite graduated from American University Washington College of Law in 2021. She chose to start her public defense career in Hobbs, where she launched directly into court practice. She handles misdemeanor and felony cases, focusing her energy on holistic practices for her clients.
Maggie Shepard, Director of Communication at the New Mexico Law Offices of the Public Defender, has worked as a newspaper reporter and communication educator for more than 20 years. An Albuquerque native, Maggie joined the LOPD three years ago to help New Mexico’s communities understand that impact of the criminal court system and support the work of the state’s public defenders.
Disclaimer:
Thank you for listening! This episode was produced by the State Bar of New Mexico’s Well-Being Committee and the New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program. All editing and sound mixing was done by BlueSky eLearn. Intro music is by Gil Flores. The views of the presenters are that of their own and are not endorsed by the State Bar of New Mexico. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or legal advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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