Best Lawyers in New Mexico, United States for Labor and Employment Law - Management

Keith is a member of Butler Snow’s Labor and Employment Group.

Christopher A. Holland is a member of the firm’s litigation group where he represents corporate and institutional clients in commercial litigation, tax litigation, government contracts, employment law, education law, and land use. After a clerkship for the Honorable Pamela B. Minzner at the Supreme Court of New Mexico, Chris joined Sutin, Thayer & Browne in 1996. He left the firm in 2018 to serve as Chief Counsel of the New Mexico National Guard, a State organization comprising more...

Charlotte Lamont’s practice consists of civil litigation with an emphasis on labor and employment law, and she is certified by the New Mexico Board of Specialization in employment and labor law. She has over 20 years of experience in representing employers in various employment issues, including claims of discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful discharge, as well as other employment-related matters. Her clients span a number of different industries, including manufacturing, banking, r...

Paula G. Maynes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Paula G., who practices law in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paula G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Danny W. Jarrett is the office managing principal and the litigation manager of the Albuquerque, New Mexico, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He is a New Mexico native and has been certified as a specialist in labor and employment law by the New Mexico Supreme Court Board of Legal Specialization since August of 2008. Danny previously served as vice-president and corporate counsel for a national healthcare company. His duties included managing all operations of a multi-state company with over 400 ...

Tina Muscarella Gooch, a shareholder, serves as one of the firm’s office group leaders. She has more than a decade of experience in New Mexico representing a variety of clients in civil and commercial litigation, including but not limited to, lawsuits involving employment law, wills and trust law, surety law, construction law, cannabis law, and constitutional law. Ms. Gooch has significant experience in complex commercial litigation. She has litigated cases in New Mexico state and feder...

MARIPOSA PADILLA SIVAGE represents clients in a variety of civil and commercial litigation. She has considerable experience representing governmental entities and public employees. She has represented management in labor relations and collective bargaining negotiations for a higher education client. She handles complex litigation involving prison liability, probate and estate disputes, construction claims, premises liability, civil rights, and governmental defense. Ms. Padilla Sivage practice...

Jay Athey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Jay, who practices law in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jay is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alex G. Elborn is an associate in the firm’s litigation group and began his start at Sutin in 2021. He practices statewide commercial litigation involving contract disputes, commercial foreclosures, and creditors rights. Alex’s litigation largely involves real estate litigation involving title, easement, boundary, and property tax disputes. As part of the health law practice group, Alex advises institutional clients regarding statutory and regulatory compliance, and general corpor...

Linn Gillen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Linn, who practices law in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Linn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.