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Keleher & McLeod, P.A., one of the leading law firms in New Mexico, is pleased to welcome Mark W. Allen as an of counsel attorney to the firm. Allen represents individuals and businesses in a variety of commercial and other disputes in state, federal, bankruptcy, and appellate courts. His practice areas include commercial bankruptcy, creditor’s rights, lender liability, insurance defense, real property disputes, and trust and estates litigation. He received his B.A from the University of Chicago in 2003, and his J.D from University of Chicago Law School in 2009, where he was the managing editor of the Legal Forum journal.
Yesenia I. Alvarez, a staff member at Sutin, Thayer & Browne, has been promoted to paralegal in the firm’s commercial group. Her focus is in estate planning and probate work with additional experience in corporate formations. Alvarez has been working with law firms since 2016, primarily as a legal assistant, and joined Sutin in 2019. She is currently working toward her Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies at Central New Mexico Community College
VOLUNTARY BAR HIGHLIGHT
Albuquerque Bar Association The Albuquerque Bar is back with a big thanks to our Law Day Speakers, Governor Lujan-Grisham, Chief Justice Vigil and Speaker of the House Egolf! After the interruption of last year’s events, we have hit the ground running with a great program for 2021. Founded in 1954, the Albuquerque Bar Association is one of the oldest and largest voluntary bar associations in the State of New Mexico. It is our mission to offer specialized resources and networking opportunities to advance our members’ careers, practices and businesses. We welcome members from all across the State (active/inactive State Bar Members as well as legal staff) and are currently seeking interest in Board membership. Come check us out! Our upcoming programs are: August 10 September 14 October 21 November 9 December 14
Tax Law Update, Dean Sergio Pareja Don’t Hack Your Way through Cybersecurity, Mark Fidel Cancel Culture Legal Update, TBD Family Law Update, Judge Jane Levy, Gretchen Walther, Meredith Johnstone Ethics of Jury Selection, Ann Taylor, JoAnn Erikson
President: Samantha Adams • Dues: $120 • Email: abqbar@abqbar.org Mailing Address: PO Box 40, Albuquerque, NM 87103 Website: www.abqbar.org Bar Bulletin - June 9, 2021 - Volume 60, No. 11
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