Roberta Cooper Ramo

Roberta Cooper Ramo: Distinguished Arbitration and Mediation Lawyer in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Mrs. Ramo was elected President of the American Bar Association in 1995-96, making her the first woman to hold this prestigious position. She went on to become the President of The American Law Institute in May 2008 and serves on several distinguished panels including those at the American Arbitration Association and CPR Institute for Dispute Resolution.

Practice Areas

• Arbitration
• Mediation
• Negotiation of complex business transactions
• Litigation management and strategy development
• Nonprofit / Charities Law
• Real Estate Law

Education & Credentials

Mrs. Ramo earned her Honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from the following prestigious universities:

• University of Missouri, Kansas City
• University of Colorado
• The University of Denver
• Golden Gate University
• University of South Carolina
• Lewis & Clark Law School

Mrs. Ramo is a member in good standing with multiple bar associations, including the New Mexico Bar Association. She has held several positions as an officer or committee member for various legal organizations and institutions.

Affiliations

Throughout her distinguished career, Mrs. Ramo has served on many prestigious panels and boards:

• Santa Fe Opera Board of Directors (1987-2005)
• Think New Mexico Advisory Council (1994-present)
• American Arbitration Association Panels
• CPR Institute for Dispute Resolution's National Panel of Distinguished Neutrals (2016-present)
• University of New Mexico Regents (1989-1995)
• New Mexico Board of Regents (1991-1993)

Mrs. Ramo was appointed to co-chair the committee reviewing the United States Olympic Committee by the U.S. Senate, a position she held from 2014 to 2015.

Recognized Since

Mrs. Ramo has been recognized as one of the best attorneys in America since 1995 and is an esteemed member of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). She has received numerous accolades, including being named Lawyer of the Year for Mediation in Albuquerque by Best Lawyers in America® from 2018-2019.

Throughout her career, Mrs. Ramo has been involved with many notable organizations and events:

• Served as a member of the ABA Commission on Professionalism (2015-present)
• Served as an officer in the New Mexico Bar Association
• Was the recipient of two Special Recognition Awards for her contributions to public service and community impact

Mrs. Ramo has served on the Board of Directors at Think New Mexico, Santa Fe Opera, and other prestigious boards, demonstrating her commitment to both legal excellence and broader civic responsibilities.

City & State

Mrs. Ramo resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico where she is deeply involved with local legal communities and organizations. Her work spans across various sectors including arbitration, mediation, negotiation of complex business transactions, litigation management and strategy development for nonprofits, charities, and real estate law cases.

Languages

• English