Program - State Bar of New Mexico
Program - State Bar of New Mexico
Program - State Bar of New Mexico
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Dear Members,<br />
Letter from the President<br />
As president <strong>of</strong> the <strong>State</strong> <strong>Bar</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong>, it is my pleasure to<br />
welcome you to the 2011 Annual Meeting–Bench and <strong>Bar</strong> Conference.<br />
The beautiful setting <strong>of</strong> the Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino and the<br />
excellent programming will provide for a fantastic experience for you<br />
and your family.<br />
This year's theme, "We've Come a Long Way: 125 Years <strong>of</strong> Service to<br />
the Pr<strong>of</strong>ession" marks the 125 th anniversary <strong>of</strong> the <strong>State</strong> <strong>Bar</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong><br />
<strong>Mexico</strong>. We have an outstanding lineup <strong>of</strong> CLE programs and social<br />
and networking events for you to enjoy. I hope you take part in<br />
all we have to <strong>of</strong>fer, and I look forward to visiting with each <strong>of</strong> you<br />
personally.<br />
Special events and entertainment include the band "Combo Special"<br />
at the Opening Reception on Thursday evening and "Flamenco<br />
Cabaret" at the President's Reception on Friday evening. For those<br />
attending the opera, the performance <strong>of</strong> Antonio Vivaldi's baroque opera Griselda is the first major U.S.<br />
production. It will be an evening to remember.<br />
Our keynote speaker is Kendall C<strong>of</strong>fey, former head <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> the largest federal prosecutors' <strong>of</strong>fices in America<br />
and known for litigating high pr<strong>of</strong>ile cases such as the 2000 presidential recount. He is also a leading legal<br />
media commentator and the author <strong>of</strong> Spinning the Law: Trying Cases in the Court <strong>of</strong> Public Opinion. Other<br />
featured speakers include Jack Marshall who, along with guitarist Michael Messer, will explore the latest<br />
developments in the dynamic field <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional ethics through a musical CLE program featuring classic<br />
rock parodies from the 70s and 80s. We are also delighted to feature U.S. District Judge Christina Armijo, Chief<br />
Justice Charles Daniels, and Governor Susana Martinez.<br />
Back by popular demand is the informative and educational ABA Techshow Road Show. Our CLE programs<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer something for everyone in providing practical information for use in your practice.<br />
Again, welcome to the 2011 Annual Meeting at the Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino. If we can do anything<br />
to make your experience more pleasant, please let us know.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Jessica A. Pérez<br />
President<br />
2011 Annual Meeting Bench and <strong>Bar</strong> Conference 3
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