NM Well-Being Committee

The NM Well-Being Committee was established in 2020 by the State Bar of New Mexico's Board of Bar Commissioners.

The NM Well-Being Committee is a standing committee of key stakeholders that encompass different areas of the legal community and cover state-wide location. All members have a well-being focus and concern with respect to the NM legal community. It is this committees goal to examine and create initiatives centered around wellness.  This includes mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health and substance use struggles within the New Mexico legal community. The Wellness Committee will continue to follow the steps laid out in the National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being.

View Our Wellness Resources

What a Healthy Lawyer Looks Like Campaign

Upcoming Events from the NM Well-Being Committee:

• The NM Well-Being Committee WELL Talks: "What a Healthy Lawyer Looks Like" Friday, Nov. 5
  • 9 - 11:00 a.m. (MT)
  • 2.0 EP 
  • Offered via Live Webinar! REGISTER HERE

  • Join the NM Well-Being Committee and the Judges & Lawyers Assistance Program for the 2021 WELL Talks "What a Healthy Lawyer Looks Like"! In January of 2021, the New Mexico Well-Being Committee created the 2021 campaign “What a Healthy Lawyer Looks Like.” Through-out the year we have proliferated a monthly podcast series and well-being articles on a variety of topics. We are excited to announce the culmination of our 2021 campaign; a CLE WELL Talks event! On November 5th, our speakers will elaborate on different aspects of well-being, personal and professional, that’s sure to make a difference in any stage of life, and in every stage of your practice!

Upcoming Legal Well-Being in Action Podcast Release Dates:

Committee Roster

Co-Chairs: Bonnie Stepleton & Sean Fitzpatrick
Judiciary: Senior Justice Barbara Vigil
Judiciary and BBE: Judge Henry Alaniz
NMJLAP/Small Firm: Briggs Cheney
Solo Practice, Northern District of NM: Ernestina (Tina) Cruz
YLD and Public Interest: Lindsay Cutler
Government/NMJLAP: Caitlin Dillion
NMJLAP: Tenessa Eakins and Pam Moore
Young Lawyers Division: Sean Fitzpatrick
BBC and Southern District Of NM: Connie Flores
Large Law Firms: Tomas Garcia
Disciplinary Board: Bill Slease
SBNM Executive Director: Richard Spinello
UNM SOL: Bonnie Stepleton
UNM SOL Student: Annie Swift
BBC and Northern District of NM: Constance Tatham
LOPD: Scott Price
Senior Lawyers Division: Terrence Revo