Welcome to the LGBTQ+ Voluntary Bar Association’s Website
Monthly Membership Meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each month 12 – 12:45 p.m.
Thursday, August 20, 2026 at noon Steven K. Homer, Vice Dean & Associate Dean for Academic Affairs from UNM School of Law will be available for a Q&A regarding interviewing before the Board of Bar Commissions for judicial appointments. This Q&A panel should be very helpful as its right before the Metro Court Judicial Nominating Commission!!
June 25, 2025 Bar Bulletin, Vol. 64, No. 12, Equity in Justice’s “Reflections” for Pride Month
Highlights
August 2026
New Mexico Supreme Court approves alternative licensure program for lawyers. Under recent order, the court will work with the State Board of Bar Examiners to establish various requirements for alternative licensure and issue an additional order with the program’s start date, anticipated to occur in mid-2027.
The New Mexico LGBTQ+ Bar Association has nearly 80 active members. Members receive several benefits, including access to free CLE credits and opportunities to meet other LGBTQIA+-identifying lawyers, judges, and legal professionals.
We, as a voluntary bar association in the State of New Mexico, promote and protect the interests of all lawyers who identify as LGBTQIA plus to achieve their full participation in all rights, privileges, and benefits of the legal profession. We promote the efficient administration of justice and the constant improvement of the law, especially as it relates to LGBTQIA+ individuals. We advocate the selection of LGBTQIA+ individuals to the bench, bar, and other positions relative to the administration of the law and justice. We promote and advocate the representation and participation of LGBTQIA+ individuals in existing local and national bar associations, particularly to leadership positions. We promote and assist LGBTQIA+ individuals in their efforts to establish a career in the legal profession. We educate the public and disseminate information on issues related to LGBTQIA+ individuals’ participation in the legal and judicial system.
If you’re not a member, but would like to be one, please FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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INFORMATION FOR VIRTUAL MEETING (Email us for Zoom ID)
MONTHLY MEETING 3RD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH @Noon
Board Meetings are the Second Tuesday of Each Month via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. If are a NM Licensed attorney and would like to join the board email us at nmlgbtqbarassn@gmail.com with “Board” in the subject line.
Contact us at nmlgbtqbarassn@gmail.com if you have any questions.
NEW MEXICO LGBTQ+ BAR ASSOCIATION 