Speakers:
Billy Jimenez is the Deputy Secretary and General Counsel for the New Mexico Department of Health. Billy graduated from the UNM School of Law in 2012 and has worked in several private and public settings as a commercial litigator specializing in health and environmental law. He also served as a board member for the Young Lawyers Division and District Representative for the American Bar Association YLD. In 2021, he received the Promise Award from the University of New Mexico School of Law's Alumni Association for his service with the YLD and with the Department of Health during the COVID pandemic. Billy's proudest role continues to be his work as a certified medical assistant, which provides no additional salary but gives him healthcare worker street cred within the Department.
Shellie A. Patscheck is the owner of Patscheck Law, PC in Farmington, NM. She focuses her practice on criminal defense, rights restoration, and personal injury cases.As a life-long resident of San Juan County, Shellie is committed to bettering her community through the practice of law as well as through her volunteer work. Shellie is the former president of the San Juan County Bar Association and currently serves on the board of directors for San Juan County Partnership. She has also served on the Supreme Court Uniform Criminal Jury Instruction Committee and is an active member of several professional legal associations.
Breanna Contreras is Vice President of Legal for Meow Wolf, Inc. She graduated from Notre Dame Law School in 2013 and UNM Anderson School of Management in 2010. Prior to her work at Meow Wolf, Breanna was a partner at Bardacke Allison LLP law firm in Santa Fe, New Mexico where she represented a variety of clients in intellectual property, entertainment, employment, and commercial litigation matters. Breanna has received a number of awards and recognitions, including being named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers from 2018 to present, and has served on both legal and non-legal boards that create lasting impact in New Mexico. Breanna is a native Burqueña, but now calls Santa Fe home.
Thank you for listening! This episode was produced by the State Bar of New Mexico’s Well-Being Committee and the New Mexico Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program. All editing and sound mixing was done by BlueSky eLearn. Intro music is by Gil Flores. The views of the presenters are that of their own and are not endorsed by the State Bar of New Mexico. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or legal advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.