Charles J. Vigil
505.768.7377
cvigil@rodey.com
Education: University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1989) University of New Mexico (B.B.A., 1986)
Professional Experience: Mr. Vigil is the President and Managing Director of the firm. He is a past President of the State Bar of New Mexico. Mr. Vigil practices in the Litigation Department in the areas of labor and employment law, commercial litigation, products liability and professional liability. He has jury and non-jury trial experience in both the state and federal courts, including the trials of breach of contract, Family and Medical Leave Act, disability, retaliation, Title VII, Unfair Practices Act and legal malpractice cases. Mr. Vigil has presented oral argument in the New Mexico Supreme Court and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Vigil has experience teaching seminars in employment law and wrongful termination. Mr. Vigil also advises and consults with personnel managers regarding issues of discipline, discharge, compliance with state and federal employment laws, including occupational health and safety laws, and the preparation and revision of personnel handbooks.
Mr. Vigil is a co-author of the New Mexico Employment Law Desk Reference, Rodey Law Firm © 2010.
Professional Memberships and Activities:
Past President, Board of Bar Commissioners, State Bar of New Mexico (2005)
Member, New Mexico Board of Bar Commissioners (1999-2006)
Co-Chair, New Mexico Commission on Professionalism (2005)
Chair and member of New Mexico Client Protection Fund Commission (2006, 2010)
Member, New Mexico Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity
Member, New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association
Board of Directors, New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association (2011-2013)
Member, Executive Council, National Conference of Bar Presidents (2005-2008) and Chair of Diversity Committee (2007-2008)
American Bar Association (Labor Law Section)
American Bar Association - Standing Committee on Lawyers’ Professional Liability (2005-2008 and 2011-2014)
State Bar of New Mexico Delegate to American Bar Association House of Delegates (2006-present)
Albuquerque Bar Association
H. Vearle Payne American Inn of Court (1999-2002)
505.768.7377
cvigil@rodey.com
Education: University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1989) University of New Mexico (B.B.A., 1986)
Professional Experience: Mr. Vigil is the President and Managing Director of the firm. He is a past President of the State Bar of New Mexico. Mr. Vigil practices in the Litigation Department in the areas of labor and employment law, commercial litigation, products liability and professional liability. He has jury and non-jury trial experience in both the state and federal courts, including the trials of breach of contract, Family and Medical Leave Act, disability, retaliation, Title VII, Unfair Practices Act and legal malpractice cases. Mr. Vigil has presented oral argument in the New Mexico Supreme Court and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Vigil has experience teaching seminars in employment law and wrongful termination. Mr. Vigil also advises and consults with personnel managers regarding issues of discipline, discharge, compliance with state and federal employment laws, including occupational health and safety laws, and the preparation and revision of personnel handbooks.
Mr. Vigil is a co-author of the New Mexico Employment Law Desk Reference, Rodey Law Firm © 2010.
Professional Memberships and Activities:
Past President, Board of Bar Commissioners, State Bar of New Mexico (2005)
Member, New Mexico Board of Bar Commissioners (1999-2006)
Co-Chair, New Mexico Commission on Professionalism (2005)
Chair and member of New Mexico Client Protection Fund Commission (2006, 2010)
Member, New Mexico Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity
Member, New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association
Board of Directors, New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association (2011-2013)
Member, Executive Council, National Conference of Bar Presidents (2005-2008) and Chair of Diversity Committee (2007-2008)
American Bar Association (Labor Law Section)
American Bar Association - Standing Committee on Lawyers’ Professional Liability (2005-2008 and 2011-2014)
State Bar of New Mexico Delegate to American Bar Association House of Delegates (2006-present)
Albuquerque Bar Association
H. Vearle Payne American Inn of Court (1999-2002)
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