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State Bar of New Mexico Staff

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Phone: 505-797-6000
Toll Free: 800-876-6227
Fax: 866-767-7281

Mailing Address
PO Box 92860
Albuquerque, NM 87199-2860

Street Address
5121 Masthead St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109

State Bar of New Mexico Staff Directory

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Senior Staff of the State Bar of New Mexico

 

Richard B. Spinello, Esq.

Executive Director

Richard was named executive director of the State Bar of New Mexico and the New Mexico State Bar Foundation in December 2017. He has overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the State Bar and the State Bar Foundation with a combined budget of $4.5 million. Richard is a licensed attorney and has held multiple leadership roles during his 20-year career with the State Bar. Richard attended the University of New Mexico (B.A., 1989) and Western Michigan University, Cooley Law School (J.D., 1997).

Kris Becker

Board Administrator

Kris is responsible for the administration of the Board of Bar Commissioners, including coordinating meetings, elections, judicial nominating commissions and appointments to the Supreme Court Boards, Committees and Commissions. She works with the internal committees of the board and maintains the State Bar Bylaws and Policies. Kris coordinates the annual service awards and is the project manager for the State Bar Annual Meeting.

Bill Kramer

Director of Operations

Bill is a general manager that oversees multiple functions across the organization including support to State Bar sections, divisions, and committees (member services); State Bar Center facility rentals; front office and guest services; and the Digital Print Center. He also coordinates State Bar events such as the Annual Meeting. Bill previously served as the Director of the Center for Legal Education with the State Bar Foundation.

 

Pamela Moore, LPCC

Director of Professional Programs

Pamela Moore is responsible for the State Bar of New Mexico Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program, which provides confidential assistance, prevention initiatives, peer support, interventions/monitoring, resources, and support to judges, lawyers and law students struggling or living with any mental health condition or substance use issue.

Celeste Valencia

Marketing Communications Director

Celeste leads the State Bar of New Mexico’s Communications team and oversees the development and
implementation of both internal and external communication strategies. Celeste manages a broad array of digital and print promotional and communication materials for the organization and oversees all print publications, website modifications, social media communications, e-newsletters and emails to the membership.

Stormy Ralstin, Esq.

General Counsel

Stormy oversees a professional office that protects the legal and policy interests of the State Bar. She directs the Bar’s Human Resources and Regulatory Programs departments including: licensing, Minimum Continuing Legal Education, IOLTA, Bridge the Gap Mentorship and Pro Hac Vice. Stormy is a professional legal resource for State Bar leadership, volunteers and staff. She assists with outreach to the judiciary and advises in legislative, executive and judicial processes.

 

Maria Tanner

Director of Human Resources

Bio coming soon.

Jerry Miller

IT Director

Jerry leads the IT team at the State Bar of New Mexico, overseeing the daily technology infrastructure,
customer support for our staff and membership, as well as managing external IT vendors and contractors. Jerry places a strong emphasis on cybersecurity techniques, awareness and training initiatives, ensuring that the State Bar and its staff members are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and respond to security threats effectively. By fostering a culture of cybersecurity consciousness throughout the organization, Jerry strengthens the human firewall against social engineering attacks and other cyber risks.