The University of New Mexico School of Law

Policies and Practices that Impact the Student Experience

Nondiscrimination Policy

This school has a nondiscrimination policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of:

• Sexual Orientation
• Gender Identity
• Gender Expression

Chosen Name

Chosen name can be used. Chosen name appears:

• Upon student’s request, on orientation name tag/materials
• Upon student’s request, on faculty class rosters
• Upon student’s request, on transcript
• Upon student’s request, on diploma

Pronouns

• Faculty and staff are encouraged but not required to include in email signatures
• Students can indicate on name tags during orientation

Resources and Opportunities

• LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
• Funds for LGBTQ+ student organization(s)                 
• Career counseling specifically for LGBTQ+ students  
• Peer mentoring specifically for LGBTQ+ students                 
• Funds for students to participate in the Williams Institute Annual Moot Court

Classroom Experience

• Offers courses that include but do not focus exclusively on LGBTQ+

Faculty

• School has a diversity, equity, and inclusion faculty committee

Facilities

This law school provides all-gender-inclusive single-occupancy restroom(s), which include the following features:

• In main law school building
• ADA accessible

Local Community

• LGBTQ+ specific events   
• Pride events 
• Readily identifiable LGBTQ+ owned businesses         
• Readily identifiable LGBTQ+ friendly businesses (e.g., pride flag sticker)    

Navigating UNM Law

Questions about financial aid

Financial Aid Office
Courtney Love
courtney.love@law.unm.edu
505.277.6911

Questions about LGBTQ+ resources available on and/or off campus

Office of Student & Career Services
Bonnie Stepleton
stepleton@law.unm.edu
505.980.2547

Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns

Camille Carey, Vice Dean and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
carey@law.unm.edu
505.277.0078

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)

Office of Student & Career Services
Bonnie Stepleton
stepleton@law.unm.edu
505.980.2547

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni

Alumni Relations and Development
Melissa Lobato       
lobato@law.unm.edu        
505.277.2146