November 11, 2026
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November 11, 2026
Thank you to our NMDLA members for making our 2026 Annual Meeting & CLE Seminar on September 18th a success! We appreciate everyone who attended and helped make it a great day of education, connection, and networking.
A special thank you to our speakers for sharing their knowledge and expertise, and to our generous sponsors for their continued support of NMDLA and New Mexico’s civil defense community.
Congratulations to our 2026 Award Winners!
Richard Padilla – Outstanding Civil Defense Lawyer of the Year
Lauren Winston – Young Lawyer of the Year
We are grateful for your contributions to the legal profession and proud to recognize your achievements!
Thank you again to everyone who made this year's Annual Meeting memorable. We look forward to seeing you at future NMDLA events!
December 5, 2025
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended our 2025 Annual Meeting! Your energy, engagement, and support made this year's event our most successful yet.
We extend our sincere appreciation to our speakers, who delivered valuable insights and inspiring presentations, and to our sponsors, whose generous support helped make this meeting possible. We are grateful for each of you and the important role you played in bringing this event to life.
A big congratulations to all of our award winners! Your hard work, leadership, and contributions throughout the year truly stood out, and we are proud to recognize your achievements.
Thank you again for being part of an outstanding event—we look forward to seeing you next year!

December 10, 2024
The New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association congratulates Juan M. Marquez, Jr., Rodey, Dickason, Sloan, Akin & Robb, PA, of Albuquerque, New Mexico!
At the 2024 DRI Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington, Juan was
recognized as State Representative of the year. Additionally, at the Annual Meeting, the DRI National Board of Directors elected four individuals to join them as national directors (each serving three-year terms).
Congratulations are in order again for Juan, as he was selected
as a National Director.
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