Taylor S. Rahn

 Taylor S. Rahn graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Law (Cum Laude) in May 2013. Ms. Rahn began her post J.D. work as a term clerk for the Honorable William P. Johnson of the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico from August 2013-August 2014.  After completion of her clerkship, Ms. Rahn joined a civil defense firm in Albuquerque.  Her work in federal court has equipped her with the writing expertise necessary to successfully represent clients through motions practice.  Ms. Rahn has significant trial experience in municipal, state and federal courts, representing government and private clients in both criminal and complex civil rights and tort cases.   In 2025, Ms. Rahn secured the very first jury verdict for an employer under the New Mexico Whistleblower Act.  She has also successfully represented government clients before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals as well as in New Mexico’s appellate courts.  

In addition to her extensive experience in representing government clients in traditional civil litigation, Ms. Rahn is also a specialist in institutional reform cases. Ms. Rahn served as counsel for government entities including the State of New Mexico, City of Albuquerque, and  Bernalillo County, in several consent decree cases. Ms. Rahn successfully litigated the closure of two consent decrees, representing the New Mexico Department of Health in  the Jackson, et al. litigation that was first filed in 1987 and was dismissed in 2022 and the City in the CASA litigation against APD which was filed in 2014 and dismissed in 2025. Ms. Rahn continues to represent government clients in institutional reform cases in New Mexico, including the Yazzie/Martinez consolidated lawsuit and the Duran consent decree involving the New Mexico Corrections Department. 

Ms. Rahn was admitted to the State Bar of New Mexico in September 2013.  Ms. Rahn’s education includes a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Eastern New Mexico University (summa cum laude) and a Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law.  Certifications include the State Bar of New Mexico, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico.   

Ms. Rahn is especially passionate about representing law enforcement officers and agencies in claims involving allegations of constitutional violations. Ms. Rahn also enjoys providing instruction to law enforcement. Ms. Rahn is a New Mexico Department of Public Safety certified as a “Professional Lecturer” in the law of warrantless arrests, less-lethal force, deadly force, and civil liability under both Section 1983 and the New Mexico Tort Claims Act.  Ms. Rahn frequently provides basic and advanced law enforcement training throughout New Mexico and has also taught at several national conferences, including the National Police Canine Association Conference.

In her personal time, Ms. Rahn enjoys spending time with her husband and three young children. Ms. Rahn is also an avid horseback rider and competes in show-jumping competitions throughout the Southwest.