2025 Public Lawyer of the Year Award

2025 Public Lawyer of the Year Award

Thank you for taking the time to nominate a colleague for the Public Lawyer of the Year Award. Be sure to submit a nomination letter by the deadline: 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 6.
Name of Nominee*

First NameLast Name
Current or last known employer:
Nominee Email:*
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Nominee Phone Number:
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Years practicing in New Mexico (if known, or please estimate):
Years practicing public law (if known, or please estimate):
Describe how the Nominee has exemplified public service to New Mexico, including its government or the public, that demonstrates their unique excellence as an attorney/advisor or advocate:
Examples of training, education (formal or informal) or advocacy that the Nominee has provided to the public, government, or bar concerning public law issues (complete lists not required):
How the Nominee has mentored junior attorneys in the public sector (may include names and contact information of mentees for reference):
Examples of any particularly notable cases or legal work done by the Nominee that significantly advanced a governmental policy or public issue:
List any other service provided by the Nominee to social welfare, civic, legal, charitable, or other non-profit entities connected to the practice of law or public service generally (include any known leadership positions held):
Describe in your own words how the Nominee’s personal character and dedication as a public servant serves as an exemplarily role model to other public lawyers, and how their work might not otherwise be recognized publicly:
Name of Nominator:*

First NameLast Name
Current or last employer:
Nominator Email:*
example@example.com
Nominator Phone Number:
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Years Practicing in New Mexico:
Describe your relationship with the Nominee:
Please provide any other individuals who you would like to list and who would also recommend the Nominee for this award:
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