News from October 2024
Class of 2004 celebrates two decades since graduation
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 1, 2024
The class of 2004 held its 20th reunion on September 6, 2024. Out of the ninety-two graduates from that year, twenty-nine attended the event.
University remembers law professor Willis (Bill) Ellis
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 1, 2024
Willis (Bill) Ellis, a respected Professor Emeritus of the School of Law, passed away on August 20, 2024. He was 96 years old.
Professor appointed inaugural chair for children's law at UNM
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 1, 2024
David B. Martinez, Kelly Stout Sanchez, and Julio C. Romero, partners at the law firm Martinez, Hart, Sanchez & Romero P.C., have donated $2.5 million to the University of New Mexico School of Law. This contribution has led to the establishment of an endowed chair named the F. Michael Hart Chair in Children’s Law, honoring Mike Hart, a partner at their firm.
School of Law begins new clinical law program with swearing-in ceremony
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 1, 2024
The School of Law has commenced its 2024 Clinical Law Program with a swearing-in ceremony held on August 15, 2024. Students took the oath of office under the guidance of Judge Zachary Ives from the New Mexico Court of Appeals.
New Mexico's Brian Urlacher endorses President Trump: 'America needs him now more than ever'
By New Mexico Sun Reports | Oct 1, 2024
New Mexico native and NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher has officially endorsed presidential candidate Donald Trump, calling him the only leader capable of tackling the nation's pressing issues, particularly inflation and border security. Urlacher, who grew up in Lovington and became a football legend at the University of New Mexico, emphasized Trump’s ability to address the concerns of everyday Americans.
