As a young lawyer Dan was a key player in seeking accountability and improvement for a neglected New Mexico prison system that led to the 1980 riot, and went on from there to a distinquished career of excellent advocacy.
“The principle lesson to learn from the riot is that you can’t neglect the prison system for years and years.”
“Massive neglect let to the riot. There was shared responsibility, principally from the legislature.”
“I don’t represent people charged with trafficking who do it for a living. It’s not fair for them to be represented by someone who can’t put their heart into it.”
Recorded on June 6, 2025
Recorded on September 2, 2025