Mr. Zamora utilizes 22 year law practice and his diverse background in law, business, and public policy to provide his clients with legal, policy and strategic direction for issues including education, employment and labor, risk management, procurement, real estate & land use, litigation, water, civil & human rights, government relations, open government, and personal injury. Prior to forming Ortiz & Zamora with his law partner Tony Ortiz, Mr. Zamora served as in-house General Counsel for the Santa Fe Public School District and, in 2015, attended the Harvard University Graduate School of Education’s National Institute for Urban School Leaders. As part of his law practice, Mr. Zamora has also served as contract associate counsel for New Mexico Highlands University.
Mr. Zamora has served as chief legal officer and senior policy advisor roles, including Chief Counsel for the Governor of New Mexico, City Attorney for the City of Santa Fe, General Counsel for the New Mexico Economic Development Department, and Assistant Attorney General. As Chief Counsel to the Governor, Mr. Zamora managed over 25 in-house counsels and over 40 outside law firms. In his public service roles, Mr. Zamora has focused on reducing the risk and litigation expenses of governmental entities, reducing expenses through improved procurement procedures, minimizing project delays, and negotiating solutions for costly litigation.
Mr. Zamora is a 1991 graduate of the Georgetown University School of Business, and a 1994 graduate of the University of Arizona College of Law. Mr. Zamora is a former Chief Analyst for the New Mexico House of Representatives Leadership Office during the 2001 regular and special legislative sessions.
Previous Experience
• General Counsel for Santa Fe Public Schools 2013 to 2015
• City Attorney for the City of Santa Fe, 2010 to 2013
• New Mexico Economic Development Department, 2009 to 2010
• Of Counsel, Gallagher & Kennedy Law Firm, 2005 to 2007
• Chief Counsel to the Governor of New Mexico, 2002 to 2005
• Herrera, Long & Pound, P.A., Associate, 1996 to 1999
• Chief Analyst for the New Mexico House of Representatives Leadership Office, 2001 Regular and Special Sessions
• Assistant Attorney General for the State of New Mexico, 1994 to 1996
