Statement of Recognition On the Passing of Dean FreD Hart
THE NEW MEXICO SUPREME COURT is saddened by the passing of Dean Fred Hart. Dean Hart’s contributions in the area of commercial law were unparalleled, evidenced by his prolific writings on the subject. Notwithstanding his status as a giant in the area of commercial law, it is his contributions to the New Mexico legal community that will be his legacy. Dean Hart’s commitment to diversity in law school faculty and admissions transformed the UNM School of Law and New Mexico Bar for the generations that followed his tenure as dean. That commitment extended beyond the hiring of faculty and admission of students. He, along with his wife, Joan, went to extraordinary lengths to insure the success of the students admitted to the law school, with Dean Hart creating summer programs to prepare incoming students for the rigors of law school and Joan chaperoning “kids camps” so students with children could attend class without worrying about childcare. Dean Hart’s impact on the New Mexico legal community and the people it serves will endure for many years to come.
Chief Justice Michael Vigil
Justice Barbara Vigil
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Justice C. Shannon Bacon
Bar Bulletin - July 28, 2021 - Volume 60, No. 14
Justice David K. Thomson
Justice Julie J. Vargas
