Join us as New Mexico Attorney General, Hector Balderas, and Caitlin Dillon, a prosecutor in the Special Prosecutions Division for the New Mexico Office of the Attorney General, speak to how they serve our community while also addressing a different area of well-being that begins in their office. Mr. Balderas illustrates how empowering his attorneys, paralegals, and staff creates an atmosphere of trust and fosters well-being. In this episode, Caitlin and Mr. Balderas discuss: • The Mission of the Office of the Attorney General • Defining what winning looks like • Replenishing their attorneys and paralegals • Maintaining client and attorney expectations • Creating safe environments • Why are some attorneys feeling so disenchanted with the profession?
Speakers:
Caitlin Dillon, prosecutor in the Special Prosecutions Division for the New Mexico Office of the Attorney General, and member of the NM Well-Being Committee.
Hector Balderas, Attorney General of New Mexico since 2015. Mr. Balderas has been honored for his work to increase safety and prosperity for New Mexico families with a variety of awards, including the prestigious New Frontier Award jointly awarded by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and the Harvard Institute of Politics. Hector lives in Albuquerque with his wife Denise and is proud of their three children, Hector Reyes Jr., Mariola, and Arianna.
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.