Kathryn Sears

Kathryn Sears is an associate attorney at Buckingham & Vega Law Firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Known for her analytical rigor and dedicated advocacy, she focuses her practice on all aspects of family law, guiding individuals and families through marital dissolutions, complex property distributions, child custody and visitation matters, and support determinations.

Ms. Sears brings a unique, scholarly background to her legal practice. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in art history from The University of New Mexico in 2015, followed by a Master of Arts degree in art history from the University of Illinois Chicago in 2018. This foundational training in historical and visual analysis honed her critical thinking, attention to nuanced detail and research capabilities before she entered the legal profession.

She returned to her home state to attend The University of New Mexico School of Law, earning her Juris Doctor in 2022. During her legal studies, Ms. Sears demonstrated exceptional academic leadership, serving as the editor-in-chief of the New Mexico Law Review and as president of the Women’s Law Caucus. These roles underscore her mastery of legal scholarship, editorial precision and collaborative management.

Admitted to the State Bar of New Mexico in 2022, Ms. Sears has rapidly established a reputation as a rising talent in the state's legal community. Her dedication to her clients through her practice has earned her recognition in the prestigious Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America list for her work in plaintiff personal injury litigation, showcasing the versatile courtroom and negotiation skills she brings to her practice.