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Justice Shannon Bacon

New Mexico Supreme Court Justice and advocate for access to justice Recorded August 25, 2026

August 31, 2026
Sydney West

Former New Mexico public defender

July 31, 2026
Stephen Hanlon

Criminal justice reform activist seeking to improve indigent defense

July 21, 2026
Stephen Taylor

Executive Director of (De)Serving Life

July 16, 2026
Ray Maestas

Longtime New Mexico public defender.

July 2, 2026
Joe Shattuck

New Mexico defense attorney and Driscoll Award recipient.

July 1, 2026
John Rosenberg

Legendary civil rights protector. John’s family escaped the Holocaust and came to the United State where John has been doing remarkable work and activism.

June 29, 2026
Ross Kagan Marks

Film director, producer, and NMSU instructor who started the Las Cruces International FIlm Festival.

June 22, 2026
Jeff Sherr on AI

Jeff Sherr on the ethical issues of AI in the legal field.

June 8, 2026
Denali Wilson

Mitigation Specialist with (De)Serving Life

June 3, 2026
Jeff Sherr (on Rosenberg)

Defender trainer and consultant, actor, playwright and performer of Stumbling Stones: The John Rosenberg Story

May 15, 2026
Sheila Lewis

Former chair of the New Mexico parole board, former Appellate Defender, and all around enthusiast for improving the justice system.

April 8, 2026
Sam Bregman

Sam Bregman, candidate for Governor and current District Attorney, speaks on issues important to voters and how he hopes to lead.

March 20, 2026
Hon. Robert Brack

Starting as “completely naive” about immigration issues when appointed to the federal bench in 2003, Judge Brack learned by being “thrown in the deep end” as he became the busiest judge in the nation with immigration cases. Today he repeats, “we need immigration reform.”

February 26, 2026
Lee Hunt

A plaintiff’s attorney with an “affidavit face” and a passionate work ethic, Lee Hunt shows empathy to clients representing them with the same drive that he gives to iron man triathlons. Recorded on November 13, 2025

December 22, 2025
Jennifer Sellitti

Exploring shipwrecks and navigating the challenges of indigent defense, Jennifer Sellitti, head of the New Jersey Public Defender and dive boat captain, describes the similarities of her avocations. Recorded on October 9, 2025

November 5, 2025
Dan Cron

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. Recorded on June 6, 2025 Recorded on September 2, 2025

September 23, 2025
David Stout

His journey as a prominent trial lawyer, professor and family man has taught David valuable professional and personal lessons. He has had large professional successes and has met the challenge of alcoholism with the help of his family, leading him to the success he is today. Recorded on August 12, 2025

September 23, 2025
Denise de La Rue

From acting to lawyering with compassion throughout, Denise has learned to see humans from several perspectives, resulting in a real-world and sensitive consultant in the most serious of cases. Recorded on June 27, 2025

September 23, 2025
Lori James-Townes

Executive director, National Association of Public Defenders. “I think that we’re all worried about what the landscape looks like in the next political atmosphere… I think that will shift the way in which we operate, but I’m hoping its also for the better… that the struggles we are going to face will teach us to…

February 10, 2025
Dr. Pam Love

Psychologist, social worker, leadership consultant, motivational speaker, and author. Recorded on March 6, 2024

August 16, 2024
Dr. Robert “Skip” Shelton

Psychologist, former Mormon. Recorded on June 12, 2024

August 12, 2024
Ahmad Assed

New Mexico criminal defense lawyer, 2024 Driscoll award recipient, and international justice advocate. Recorded on June 10, 2024

June 14, 2024
Hon. Paul Kelly

Federal judge for the 10th Circuit. A longtime New Mexican, volunteer fireman, attorney and legislator after transitioning from the East Coast. Recorded on February 15, 2024

May 6, 2024
Sen. Joseph Cervantes

New Mexico State Senator, attorney, businessman and family man. Recorded on January 3, 2024

May 6, 2024
Colette Tvedt

Passionate public defender

October 3, 2023
Larry Pozner

Lawyer, lecturer, author, and expert in cross-examination.

July 10, 2023
Martin Pinales

Distinguished defense attorney, organizational leader and teacher of attorneys.

June 9, 2023
Kim Stewart

Doña Ana County Sheriff

April 14, 2023
Rod Kennedy

Former New Mexico judge and forensics enthusiast.

January 20, 2023
Linda Vanzi

Former Court of Appeals and district court judge and present civil rights attorney.

January 13, 2023
Wendy York

Former District Court judge and current mediator.

December 9, 2022
Hon. Ed Chavez & Katie Crouch

Former New Mexico Supreme Court Justice Ed Chavez is joined by Katie Crouch of the ALS Association of New Mexico to discuss his recent diagnosis.

December 9, 2022
Carol Shapiro

Justice system activist and artist.

December 9, 2022
Randi McGinn

Plaintiff’s lawyer and civil justice advocate.

December 8, 2022
Mark Donatelli

Expert on prisons and capital defense.

December 7, 2022
Garrey Carruthers

Former Governor of New Mexico, College Chancellor and life time Republican.

December 7, 2022
Sam Donaldson

Veteran television journalist who has reported on Presidents over the decades.

December 7, 2022
Lori James-Townes

Executive director, National Association of Public Defenders.

December 7, 2022
Franklin Hogue

Expert criminal defense attorney from Macon, GA.

December 7, 2022
Stephen Bright

Historical fighter against racial injustice and in favor of access to the justice system.

December 7, 2022
Robert Hirschhorn

Expert in jury selection and trial consultation.

December 7, 2022
Hon. Ed Chavez

Former New Mexico Supreme Court Justice.

December 6, 2022
Ahmad Assed

Attorney and activist, fighting injustice locally and internationally.

December 6, 2022
Kevin Bixby

Executive director of Wildlife for All.

December 6, 2022
Phelps Anderson

December 6, 2022
J. Paul Taylor

Beloved resident of Mesilla and elder statesman for New Mexico.

December 6, 2022
Raymond Sanchez

Former Speaker of New Mexico House of Representatives.

December 6, 2022
Rick Kammen

Guantanamo lawyer and teacher of lawyers.

December 6, 2022
Sen. Mimi Stewart

New Mexico State Senator.

November 29, 2022
Maureen Sanders

Seasoned New Mexico advocate.

November 29, 2022
Kim Chavez-Cook

Appellate attorney and legislative advocate.

November 29, 2022
Matt Coyte

Prison reform advocate, member of the steering committee for New Mexico Prison & Jail Project.

November 29, 2022
Peter Simonson

Executive director, ACLU of New Mexico.

November 29, 2022
Hon. Martha Vazquez

First female federal judge in New Mexico.

November 29, 2022
Gerald Goldstein

Child of the 60’s and attorney to the stars and the disadvantaged alike.

November 9, 2022
Paul Gessing

President of Rio Grande Foundation.

November 9, 2022
Ken Wilson

Former Supreme Court Justice, present trial lawyer turned 83-year-old team roper

November 9, 2022
Kent Walz

Long-time editor of The Albuquerque Journal.

November 9, 2022
Dr. Pam Love

Inspirational presenter on “The Science of Finishing.”

November 5, 2022
Jeff Sherr

Turned acting into training for lawyers.

November 5, 2022
Rebecca Brown

Policy director of The Innocence Project.

November 5, 2022
Gary Mitchell

Just a country boy that became a death penalty attorney.

November 5, 2022
Andrea Lyon

October 14, 2022
Matt Coyte

Matt Coyte is a prison reform advocate in New Mexico. (audio only)

October 14, 2022

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