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Vanessa R. Chavez, Associate |
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Professional Experience Robles, Rael & Anaya is proud to welcome Ms. Chavez as the one of the newest associates in our firm. During her two years as a law clerk with Robles, Rael & Anaya and as a new associate, Ms. Chavez has performed exemplary work on projects and cases including such fields of practice as land use, water rights, contracts, environmental law, election law, employment matters, and civil rights. Her background as a legal librarian gives Ms. Chavez an impressive edge by expediting research under tight deadlines. Her numerous academic honors and awards are just more examples of Ms. Chavez’s aptitude and tenacity.
Education- University of New Mexico School of Law (J.D., 2008)
- University of Texas at Austin (M.S. in Information Studies, 2005)
- New Mexico State University (B.A. in Philosophy, 2003)
Awards- National Association of Women Lawyers’ Award
- University of New Mexico School of Law Dean’s List
Organizations- Co-Chair, 2008 National Latina/o Law Students Association National Conference Committee
- Vice President, Intellectual Property Matters, 2007-08
- Vice President, Student Animal Legal Defense Fund, 2007-08
- Regional Director, NLLSA, 2006-07
- Member, Albuquerque Bar Association
- Member, Hispanic National Bar Association
- Member, American Association of Law Libraries
- Member, Mexican American Law Students Association
- State Bar of New Mexico, Young Lawyers Division
Publications- “Garcetti v. Ceballos: The Supreme Court Decision and Subsequent Treatment by the Circuit and District Courts,” State Bar of New Mexico Employment and Labor Law Section E-Newsletter, December 2006.
Bar Admissions- United States District Court of New Mexico
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