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THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW SECTION of the State Bar of New Mexico is sponsoring the 2012 Intellectual Property Law Seminar from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. today at 5121 Masthead NE. Seminar presenters include Charles C. Valauska, Valauskas Corder LLC; Stephen A. Shusher, Palatin Technologies Inc.; Colin Cahoon, Carstens & Cahoon LLP; and Jeffrey D. Myers, Peacock Myers PC. Topics include the America Invents Act, thirdparty submissions to the USPTO, and digital assets in intellectual property and estate planning. The seminar fee is $219. For registration or additional information, call Christine Morganti at 505797-6028.
LAW ACCESS NEW MEXICO is sponsoring a free workshop for both Landlords and Tenants from 5:30-7:30 p.m. today at the State Bar of New Mexico, 5121 Masthead NE. The workshop includes a presentation by Law Access attorneys followed by an open question-and-answer session. Presentation topics include an overview of housing issues such as repairs, security deposits, evictions, right of entry, lockouts and information on the laws governing residential rental units. Admission is free. For additional information, call 505-797-6069.
THE STATE BAR OF NEW MEXICO’S Center for Legal Education is sponsoring the 2012 Real Property Institute from 7:30 a.m.5 p.m. Friday at the State Bar Center, 5121 Masthead NE. The event features updates on the topics of title insurance; significant real estate statutes and decisions; financial implications; and land-use and construction lien law. The cost is $239. For additional information or to register, visit www.nmbarcle. org or call 505-797-6020.
THE ALBUQUERQUE CHAPTER of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) monthly luncheon will be held beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Monday at Seasons Rotisserie and Grill, 2031 Mountain NW. The luncheon’s featured presentation will be Your Perfect 30-Second Elevator Speech, by Laura Mathis. Admission is $20 and includes lunch; reservations are required. For reservations or additional information, email cmorrison@koroseal.com.
THE SOUTHWEST WOMEN’S LAW CENTER presents its December Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar, Emerging Issues in Title IX Law, from 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Dec. 13 on the second floor at the Center for NonProfit Excellence, 2340 Alamo SE. The seminar is being held in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Title X. Attendees can earn 6.5 general credits including 1.5 ethics/professionalism credits. Tuition is $175 for attorneys, athletic directors, coaches and athletic administrators and $50 for paralegals and law students. For registration or additional information, call 505-244-0502 or visit www. swwomenslaw.org.
THE NEW MEXICO CHAPTER of the Energy, Technology and Environment Business Association (ETEBA) meets at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Holiday Inn & Suites, 5050 Jefferson NE. Admission is $35 for ETEBA members and $45 for others; reservations are required. For reservations, visit www. eteba.org. For additional information, call Christopher Timm at 505-323-8355.
SYNTHIA JARAMILLO has been promoted by the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce (AHCC) to director of the Barelas Economic Opportunity Center. Jaramillo has worked for AHCC for several years. She will focus on economic development, workforce, small business advocacy, education and funding.
PATRICIA ANDERSON,