Legal Well-Being In Action

It’s All About Presence

Episode Summary

Welcome to our third episode of season 3 of Legal Well-Being in Action! Today’s episode is another installment of this year’s theme Well-Being: A Deeper Dive. For this episode we are joined by Brian Nichols, a shareholder at the Modrall Law Firm in Albuquerque who practices primarily in Federal Indian Law and litigation and who was named as the 2018 Native American Law Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America. With Brian is Pamela Moore, who is the Program Director for the State Bar of New Mexico’s Professional Program’s Group, and a member of the NM Well-Being Committee. In this episode, Mr. Nichols and Ms. Moore will explore the journey from reacting in the moment to understanding the importance of introspection and self-awareness, and how being fully present in the moment can lead to a better alignment of one’s thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Episode Notes

BRIAN K. NICHOLS is a shareholder with the Modrall Law Firm and practices primarily in federal Indian law and litigation, including tribal courts, with focuses on energy, natural resources, transportation and employment. As a member of the Navajo Nation Bar, Brian regularly advises clients regarding Navajo law and represents clients in Navajo courts and agencies. In 2018, Best Lawyers in America® selected Brian as 2018 Native American Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Albuquerque.  Brian has achieved nationwide recognition in Native American Law from Chambers USA. Brian has received an AV® peer review rating in Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating possible, and listed by Southwest Super Lawyers®. He is recognized as a Star by Benchmark Litigation, Labor & Employment.

PAMELA MOORE, MA, LPCC, is the Program Director of the State Bar of New Mexico’s Professional Programs Group and a member of the NM Well-Being Committee.

 

Disclaimer:

Thank you for listening! This episode was produced by the State Bar of New Mexico’s Well-Being Committee and the New Mexico Lawyer 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.