Professor William MacPherson and Dean Emeritus Robert Desiderio were interviewed by the State Bar of New Mexico for the Senior Lawyers Division's Oral History Project. The project began in 2006 as a public service endeavor intended to capture a picture of the practice of law in New Mexico through the experiences of those who lived it.

The State Bar of New Mexico's Arturo Jaramillo Clerkship program, in its 29th year, has had one of the most successful years ever, matching 30 students in some of the best legal settings in New Mexico. The essence of the program is to look beyond students' grades to provide opportunities to students who have come to UNM School of Law while overcoming significant barriers in their lives. Students who have participated in this program have gone on to some of the highest positions in the New Mexico legal landscape. The Arturo Jaramillo Clerkship Program continues to be a gold star for our legal community.

On January 28, White House leaders recognized 99 law schools across the United States – including UNM School of Law – for their rapid response addressing the pandemic housing and eviction crisis that left thousands of Americans on the verge of homelessness. Read the full article on the UNM Newsroom.

The Natural Resources Journal is excited to announce the publication of Volume 62, Issue 1. The NRJ Board extends its sincere thanks to everyone who helped develop this issue.

The Journal’s interdisciplinary nature is showcased throughout Issue 1 in the articles, book reviews, and paintings.

Lauren Hund started the Legal Eaglets series to share her love of the law with her kids. She realized her legal calling later in life, quit her job, and started attending UNM School of Law. Hund will graduate in May 2022.

First year student Aaron Sharratt won a prestigious scholarship from AccessLex, awarded as part of their MAX by AccessLex® personal finance program. Congratulations Aaron!

Cheyenne Trujillo was announced as the new president of the Student Bar Association. Trujillo is a current 2L pursuing a Natural Resource Certificate at UNM School of Law. Trujillo is also the Chair of the Women's Golf Association, Vice President of the Environmental Law Society, a Themis Representative, NM Hispanic Bar Association Student Representative, and MALSA Board Member.

On February 1, MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) announced the appointment of Ernest Herrera as Western Regional Counsel. In his new role, Herrera will lead MALDEF’s litigation and policy work covering the western geographic region, including the western states of Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Herrera joined MALDEF in 2013 as a staff attorney working in the organization’s San Antonio office. In 2020, he transferred to the Western Regional office based in Los Angeles. Before joining MALDEF, Herrera worked as an assistant district attorney in New Mexico. He earned his law degree from UNM School of Law in 2012.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan has appointed New Mexico Environment Department Deputy Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Roose to serve as a member of EPA’s Good Neighbor Environmental Board (GNEB). Congress established the GNEB in 1992 as a federal advisory committee that provides advice and recommendations to the President and Congress on environmental and infrastructure issues along the U.S. border with Mexico. Roose currently serves as Deputy Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Environment Department. She graduated from UNM School of Law in 2004.

This month, we interviewed UNM School of Law alumna Marsha Hardeman about her time at the School, and about her diverse and impactful career. Hardeman graduated from UNM School of Law in 1977. Read the full interview here.

Pilar Thomas has been named to "The Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona for 2022" by AZ Big Media. Pilar Thomas is a partner at Quarles & Brady in their Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Practice Group and graduated from UNM School of Law in 2002.

This month we honor the memory of donor and alumnus Rodric B. Schoen, who was featured in the November/December Connect and passed in February. Schoen has been a valuable and impactful member of our community for decades, and has contributed significantly to the School of Law through the years.

Rodric B. Schoen joined the Texas Tech Law faculty in 1971 and primarily taught torts, constitutional law, and conflict of laws over his 28-year career. Schoen received his B.A. degree from the University of Colorado in 1956, served three years as a line officer in the U.S. Navy, and later graduated first in his 1966 class from UNM School of Law.

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