Stuart Butzier Appointed to Two-Year Term Chairing the International Bar Association’s Mining Law Committee
Stuart Butzier has accepted a two-year appointment to serve as Co-Chair of the International Bar Association’s Mining Law Committee, along with Chilean mining lawyer Pablo Mir. The Mining…
Roberta Cooper Ramo Speaks at UCLA Symposium on Restatement of Charitable Nonprofits
Modrall Sperling Shareholder Roberta Cooper Ramo was a featured speaker at a symposium highlighting the Restatement of the Law, Charitable Nonprofit Organizations, held at UCLA on September 30 and October 1, 2022. The symposium brought together a group of about 40…
Modrall Sperling Attorneys Participate in Pro Bono Legal Clinic
Eight Modrall Sperling attorneys participated in the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center’s recent Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) clinic, held at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Abby Bannon-Schneebeck, Liliana Benitez de Luna, Tessa Chrisman, Spencer Edelman, Chandler Farnworth, Chris Killion, Dominic Martinez and…
Modrall Sperling Recognized in 39 Practice Areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”
The 2023 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” ranks Modrall Sperling in 39 specialty areas of law practice, listed below. “Best Law Firms” recognizes the most elite firms across the nation, identified for their professional excellence with consistently…
Sarah Stevenson Elected Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
Modrall Sperling shareholder Sarah Stevenson has been elected a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF). Membership is limited to just one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction. Members are nominated by their peers and selected by the ABF…
Walter Stern to Moderate Albuquerque Community Foundation’s Notable New Mexicans in Philanthropy Speaker Series Event
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 6 – 7 p.m. Fireside Chat 7 – 7:30 p.m. Reception Albuquerque Academy, Simms Center for the Performing Arts Modrall Sperling shareholder and Albuquerque…
2022 Ramo Lecture on the US Constitution and the Responsibilities of American Citizenship Featuring Justice Goodwin H. Liu
Thursday, November 17, 2022 7 – 8 p.m. Albuquerque Academy, Simms Center for the Performing Arts Albuquerque Academy students will put their questions about the constitution to California Supreme Court Associate Justice Goodwin H. Liu, when he speaks about the U.S. Constitution…
Off-Highway Motor Vehicles Are Not Subject to the Mandatory Financial Responsibility Act
On October 25, 2022, the New Mexico Court of Appeals held in Castillo v. Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company, 2022-NMCA-____ (No. A-1-CA-39107, filed Oct. 25, 2022) that a Polaris Ranger RZR, an all-terrain vehicle, was an off-highway motor vehicle that was…
Modrall Sperling Welcomes New Associates
Modrall Sperling is pleased to announce that Abby Bannon-Schneebeck, Chandler Farnworth and Jeremy Nickell have joined the firm’s Albuquerque office as associate attorneys. Abby Bannon-Schneebeck practices in the firm’s litigation group. Her focus is predominantly on employment matters, personal injury claims, product…
The Honorable James A. Parker: Gentleman, Judge, Mentor and Loyal Friend
The Honorable James A. Parker, respected by all, revered by many, died of natural causes on September 16, 2022 at the age of 85. Judge Parker’s dedication to…
