New Mexico Black Lawyers Association

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New Mexico Black Lawyers Association

In 1982, four Black attorneys filled a void in the New Mexico legal community.

There was no entity in place that addressed the particular needs of African American attorneys in the state. The New Mexico Black Lawyers Association (“NMBLA”) was incorporated by charter members and incorporators: Tommy Jewell, retired Chief Children’s Court Judge; Hannah Best, who now heads the law firm of Best and Associates; Raymond Hamilton, retired Assistant United States Attorney; and Angel

a Jewell, retired District Court Judge, who notarized the documents of incorporation. Today, that group of four has now expanded to over 75 attorneys who hold dear to the original tenets of the organization.

05/08/2026

Congrats to our UNM School of Law: Black Law Students Association graduates! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments 🎓

04/17/2026

Region X of the National Bar Association (Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Utah, Wyoming) is accepting applications from high school juniors and seniors for its MLK Drum Major for Justice Competition! This competition includes both an essay and oral advocacy component and requires students to present their thoughts on what Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would think about an emerging legal issue. If you
are interested in applying, please contact us at [email protected]. Scholarships will be given on a regional level to the 1st ($1000), 2nd ($750) and and 3rd ($500) place winners. Each regional first place winner will represent the Region at the National Competition held in Nashville, Tennessee on July 30, 2026. A first place, second place, and third place national winner will be chosen: First Place - $5,000, Second Place - $3,500, Third Place - $2,000 (all other competitors will receive $500). The deadline to enter the competition is May 6, 2026.

03/15/2026

Members of the New Mexico Black Lawyers Association enjoyed a night of celebration in honor of our young people at the Iota Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc’s “Salute to Youth” Gala last night.

03/07/2026

We would like to congratulate Aliana Armitage on being awarded the Raymond Hamilton Memorial Scholarship and on her upcoming graduation from Hobbs High! She has won a $500 scholarship to go toward her educational pursuits. She also plays for the Hobbs Lady Eagles- good luck on the game tonight! 🎓📚🏀 Black Hobbs and Beyond

03/03/2026

We thank legendary attorney Benjamin Crump for visiting New Mexico on his book tour!

02/28/2026

02/26/2026

NMBLA’s CLE was a huge success and we were highlighted in the State Bar of New Mexico’s Bar Bulletin for Black History Month 🖤 ✊🏿

02/19/2026

From African-American Day at the Legislature, to making a stop at BLSA’s Soul Food Cookout, to BLSA’s Recent Graduate panel, NMBLA members have been on the go during Black History Month!

02/04/2026

Thank you to Frank’s Chicken and Waffles for the delicious food!

Address

PO BOX 26431
Albuquerque, NM
87125

Website

http://www.newmexicoblacklawyersassociation.org/

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