On October 17, 2025, the University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Law and its Alumni Association Board held the annual Distinguished Achievement Awards Dinner. This year, the event honored Paul Biderman, Judge M. Monica Zamora, and Peter Cubra for their work in the legal community. Lauren E. Riley received the Alumni Promise Award for her commitment to the profession.
The Distinguished Achievement Awards Dinner began in 1993. It recognizes individuals who have contributed to the legal field in New Mexico and elsewhere. Since its start, the event has honored more than 70 people and had over 7,000 attendees. Hundreds of sponsors have supported the dinner. The event has raised over $500,000 for full-tuition scholarships and other awards for new law students…