“Black Snakes” Or Essential Infrastructure: Dakota Access Pipeline, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe v. U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, The Federal Government’s Tribal Consultation Obligations, and Why This Matters
This paper was originally published by the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation in the Proceedings of the 63rd Annual Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Institute (2017) Introduction[1.“Black snake” was…
Modrall Sperling Announces Four New Shareholders
Modrall Sperling is pleased to announce our newest shareholders: Jeremy Harrison With experience in state and federal court litigation, Jeremy defends local and national businesses as well as governmental entities in tort and personal injury matters, employment disputes, contract disputes, procurement, insurance…
Law of the Rio Grande Conference
Maria O’Brien, shareholder, spoke at the Law of the Rio Grande Conference, “Protecting and Enhancing Our Water Resources,” on April 6, 2018. She was a member of the panel that discussed “State Management of Groundwater: Perspectives from New Mexico and Colorado.” The…
Indian Water Rights Settlements – Issues for Consideration From a State and Water User Perspective
This paper was originally presented at the American Bar Association 35th Annual Water Law Conference, March 28-29, 2017 ABSTRACT Indian water rights settlements have played and will continue to play an important role in resolving conflict over shared water resources throughout the United States. …
Modrall Sperling Supports First Responders 5k
The day dawned bright, clear, and cold. “Perfect running weather,” said Christina Sheehan, Modrall Sperling shareholder and Race Director for the fourth annual First Responders 5k. Unit after unit, troop after troop of law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics and those who…
Michelle Hernandez Becomes Chair of Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce
Effective November 17, 2017, Michelle Hernandez, a shareholder with Modrall Sperling, has become the new Chair of the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce. She has been a member…
Modrall Sperling Named a Top New Mexico Firm
U.S. News Best Lawyers® named Modrall Sperling a metropolitan top firm in 40 areas of law in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, and recognized the firm as a top…
Benchmark Litigation 2018 Recognition
Benchmark Litigation has released its 2018 legal rankings. Modrall Sperling was once again named a Highly Recommended firm and 10 firm lawyers received individual recognition as Litigation Stars or Future Stars in 2018. Benchmark Litigation is the definitive guide to focus exclusively…
Michelle Hernandez Named to Mayoral Debate Panel
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. South Broadway Cultural Center Ernie C’de Baca, President and CEO of the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, announced the panel for an Albuquerque Mayoral Debate will include Modrall Sperling Shareholder Michelle A. Hernandez. The debate, scheduled for…
Judge Emil J. Kiehne Appointed to New Mexico Court of Appeals
Emil J. Kiehne, former shareholder at Modrall Sperling, has been appointed to the New Mexico Court of Appeals, filling a position left vacant when Judge James Wechsler retired…
