School of Law

UNM School of Law Professor Alex Ritchie studies and seeks solutions to complex oil and gas legal issues, not only in the classroom, but also in his scholarship. His reasoned analysis on why New Mexico state law preempts a complete ban by a local...

The award winning film, "The House I Live In," which examines racial injustice perpetuated by United States policies, in particular the war on drugs, can be seen free on Monday, Feb. 2 at 5:30 p.m. in the Domenici Auditorium, adjacent to the medical/legal bookstore, on the UNM north campus. Light refreshments will be served.

Kevin K. Washburn, assistant secretary - Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, and former dean of the University of New Mexico School of Law, will be honored with the ABA’s prestigious Spirit of Excellence Award at the ABA Midyear Meeting on...

Annually, the University Communication and Marketing (UCAM) Department compiles a list of its Top-10 General News stories during the course of the year. Below is the list of UNM's Top-10 General News stories for 2014. The stories are listed in chronological order.

A diverse group of experts in various fields of energy science, policy and law came together for panel presentations at the Energy Issues Roundtable held at the UNM School of Law recently. The roundtable was co-hosted by the UNM School of Law and Young Professionals in Energy New Mexico (YPE NM). The event was coordinated

Lawyers are happier when they find their own purpose, according to a study released earlier this year. Nathalie Martin, University of New Mexico professor of law, has found purpose – and happiness – both in teaching and in going after predatory ...

The Natural Resources and Environmental Law Program at the University of New Mexico School of Law and Young Professionals in Energy NM present an Energy Issues Roundtable, bringing together expertise in various fields of energy, on Friday, Nov. 14, ...

Professor Sherri Burr will be at the UNM Bookstore on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. for a discussion and book signing on “A Short & Happy Guide to Financial Well-Being." This event is open to the public.

The Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project at the UNM School of Law presents the first Constitutional Day Celebration on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Students from Jemez Valley High School, Amy Biehl, West Mesa, Valley, Walatowa and SIPI are invited ...

The UNM Law School recently announced the hire of three permanent and five visiting faculty members. The new faculty will teach in the Law School’s nationally ranked Clinical Program and add expertise in the Legal Analysis and Communication Program ...