New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program

05/27/2026

The State Bar of New Mexico was proud to attend the Opportunity Judicial Clerkship Program kickoff luncheon, bringing together law students, judges, mentors and community partners in support of the next generation of legal professionals.

The program connects law students from the University of New Mexico School of Law and law schools across the country with judges for meaningful summer clerkship opportunities throughout New Mexico. Attendees included representatives from the New Mexico Supreme Court, the New Mexico Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico and community partners committed to fostering professional growth and expanding opportunities within the legal profession.

Pictured are State Bar of New Mexico President Allison H. Block-Chavez and Equity in Justice Program Director Amanda Parker.

We wish all participating students a successful and rewarding summer as they gain valuable experience serving alongside members of the judiciary.

05/19/2026

New Podcast Episode! Trauma - Informed Care for the Legal Profession - Part 1 🎧 Listen for FREE at www.sbnm.org/LWBApodcast. In Part 1 of this episode, our speakers explore the critical role of trauma-informed care within the legal profession. Featuring Scott Patterson-Alatorre, Judge Mateo Page and Tenessa Eakins, the conversation examines how routine exposure to traumatic material can impact legal professionals’ decision-making, emotional well-being and overall performance.

The speakers highlight a pervasive gap in recognition and support, noting that many in the legal field navigate the psychological weight of their work sometimes without adequate resources or acknowledgment. They discuss how cumulative exposure to trauma can contribute to decision fatigue, diminished empathy, and burnout - ultimately affecting both practitioners and the clients they serve.

The episode also offers practical, actionable strategies, encouraging professionals to develop greater self-awareness of their emotional responses, implement containment techniques and establish clear boundaries between their professional and personal lives.

STAY TUNED FOR PART 2 - AIRING ON JUNE 9!

05/08/2026

Happy Friday! 🌼

As Well-Being Week in Law comes to a close, today’s focus is emotional well-being and tending joy. Whether it is practicing joy daily, creating meaningful rituals or trying something new, small moments of intention can help us feel more connected, grounded and fulfilled.

Thank you for celebrating well-being with us this week. Let’s keep tending joy beyond today!

View the Well-Being Week in Law calendar: https://lawyerwellbeing.net/well-being-week-in-law/

05/07/2026

🌼 Today’s theme for Well-Being Week in Law is CONNECT: Social Well-Being. Building meaningful connections with colleagues, friends, family and community can strengthen well-being, reduce loneliness and fuel joy both inside and outside the workplace.

Today’s well-being nudges encourage legal professionals to:
• Find your people and strengthen meaningful connections
• Bring people together through joyful gatherings
• Take intentional steps toward tending joy and connection

View the full Well-Being Week in Law calendar and daily activities here: Well-Being Week in Law calendar

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05/06/2026

🌼 It’s Wednesday of Well-Being Week in Law, and today’s theme is “Engage & Grow: Career & Intellectual Well-Being.”

Today’s well-being nudges encourage legal professionals to unplug, rediscover joy at work and make time for creativity, connection and personal growth. Whether that means reading a book, taking a walk, creating art or building stronger connections with colleagues, small moments of joy can make a meaningful impact.

Swipe through today’s prompts and activities designed to help tend joy and support overall well-being in the legal profession. 🌸

View the full Well-Being Week in Law calendar here: https://lawyerwellbeing.net/well-being-week-in-law/

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05/05/2026

🌸 Well-Being Week in Law: Tuesday Focus

Today’s theme is Align: Spiritual Well-Being — a reminder to slow down, reflect and reconnect with what brings meaning and joy.

Try today’s well-being nudge: practice gratitude in action. Be present, listen deeply, look for ways to support others and take time to notice moments of beauty, humor and connection throughout your day. Even small acts can make a lasting impact.

Looking for another way to participate? Spread joy in five new ways today — whether it’s supporting a colleague, helping a client or reaching out to a friend. Thoughtful actions, especially outside your routine, can boost both connection and well-being.

Explore the full Well-Being Week schedule: https://lawyerwellbeing.net/well-being-week-in-law/

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05/04/2026

Today marks the start of Well-Being Week in Law 💪🌸

Start your week strong by moving your body and lifting your mood. Whether it is a walk, a workout or time outdoors, physical activity can boost energy, reduce stress and support overall well-being.

Try something new today, challenge yourself and make space for connection. Even a small step can build resilience and spark joy.
Swipe for today’s well-being nudge and take a moment to tend to your joy 🌼

04/23/2026

Well-Being Week in Law is coming. 💙

Join the legal community May 4-8, for a week dedicated to supporting your physical, spiritual, career, social and emotional well-being. This year’s theme, “Tending Joy,” focuses on small, meaningful steps that help you thrive, not just survive.

Explore resources, sign up for events and get involved at wellbeingweek.org.

03/16/2026

When Burnout Speaks. Listen now for FREE at www.sbnm.org/LWBApodcast! Welcome to Season 6 of Legal Well-Being in Action! For the start of our new season, we explore how burnout shows up for hard-working attorneys - often disguised as “normal stress” or simply part of the job. We discuss why burnout can persist even when commitment, competence and ethics remain intact. You’ll also learn why creative expression is an evidence-backed tool for nervous system regulation, especially for analytical, high-control professions. Finally, we share realistic, time-respectful ways busy attorneys can begin small creative practices that actually help. Thank you to this episode’s speakers, Pamela Moore and Virginia Hicks.

03/11/2026