New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez
New Mexico’s Attorney General
Raúl Torrez was sworn in as New Mexico’s 32nd Attorney General on January 1st, 2023.
A career state and federal prosecutor, Attorney General Torrez has worked at every level of the criminal justice system – from serving as a front line violent crimes prosecutor in a small rural community to providing strategic counsel as a senior advisor in President Obama’s Department of Justice.
Prior to his election, Attorney General Torrez led one of the largest law offices in the State of New Mexico as the elected District Attorney for the Albuquerque metro area. Handling more than 20,000 criminal referrals a year, Attorney General Torrez was a pioneer in the early adoption of transformative technologies and advanced data analytics to increase both the efficiency and the impact of the District Attorney’s Office.
As the state’s chief legal officer, Attorney General Torrez is attacking New Mexico’s generational challenges with the same commitment to innovation and pragmatism. From fighting crime and protecting consumers to defending our constitutional rights and standing up for children, Attorney General Torrez believes in advancing new ideas and bold public leadership to the issues confronting New Mexico and the nation.
A graduate of Harvard University, the London School of Economics, and Stanford Law School, Attorney General Torrez resides in Albuquerque with his wife Nasha and their two children.
Panel Information
JUDICIAL ADVOCACY - Under Attack: The Role of Courts in Preserving Rights
11:00 AM
This session will focus on how the courts can play a pivotal role in restoring and protecting the rights of immigrants, Latinos, and marginalized communities, particularly in light of recent changes at both the federal and state levels. With policies that threaten to undermine civil rights, from immigration enforcement actions to restrictive state laws, judicial advocacy has become essential in challenging discriminatory practices and ensuring equal protection under the law. Panelists will discuss key legal battles, the role of the judiciary in defending Latino rights, and how courts can act as a safeguard against erosion of these rights. This conversation will highlight the importance of judicial action in upholding justice and equity for all communities.
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