Sunnie R. Richardson

Sunnie Richardson is an associate attorney in the Roswell, New Mexico office of Hinkle Shanor LLP. All of her education has been obtained from New Mexico schools and she is proud to call New Mexico home. Sunnie’s background in archaeology has helped to develop a deep interest in state and federal lands and the legal issues that result from state, tribal, and federal ownership.

Past Employment

Intern at the Office of the Solicitors, U.S. Department of the Interior
Field Landman in the Permian & San Juan Basin
Intern at the New Mexico Supreme Court with Justice Barbara J. Vigil

Honors and Awards

Certificate in Natural Resources and Environmental Law from The University of New Mexico, School of Law

Pro Bono

Volunteers with local high school Mock Trial Team
Regularly volunteers in pro bono events helping members of the community

Education

The University of New Mexico, School of Law
- Graduated Cum Laude with a Juris Doctorate in 2019
- Treasurer of the Women’s Law Caucus
- Law School Representative to the Graduate and Professional Student Association
New Mexico State University
- Graduated with a Master of Arts in Anthropology, with an emphasis in Southwest Archaeology in 2019
- ASNMSU Graduate College Senator
New Mexico State University
- Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology in 2012
- ASNMSU Director of Intramural and Athletic Relations

Fraternities/Sororities

Member of Pi Beta Phi sorority

Bar Admissions

The New Mexico Bar

Professional Associations and Memberships

Member of the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation
Member of the American Association of Professional Landmen

Practice Areas

Natural Resources Law