Conklin, Woodcock, & Ziegler, P.C. represents large and small public, private, and governmental employers in state and federal courts, and before agencies such as the New Mexico Human Rights Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, National Labor Relations Board, Occupational Health and Safety Board, and Department of Labor.

We have defended companies in class-actions and hundreds of single-plaintiff employment lawsuits involving the full spectrum of state and federal employment common law and statutory claims. These include claims alleging:

• Discrimination and retaliation

• Violations of the Family Medical Leave Act, ERISA, and Section 1983

• Whistleblower retaliation

• Breach of contract

• Common law defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and prima facie tort

The Firm also has extensive experience handling labor arbitrations, including those involving all aspects of contract interpretation, discipline, discharge, and plant closure. The Firm has preserved management's rights to utilize its manpower, assign work, arrange and change shifts, select and discharge personnel, and subcontract work. We have guided employers in union organizing campaigns and during negotiations of collective bargaining agreements, and we regularly advise clients concerning grievance responses and contract interpretation.

The Firm advises and closely strategizes with clients to avoid administrative claims and litigation through the proactive use of tools such as management training and strong personnel policies.

Above all, Conklin, Woodcock, & Ziegler strives to build relationships and understand our clients’ business so that our representation is relevant, practical, and valuable.