Scott D. Gordon

Education

	Columbia University (J.D., with honors, 1985)
	Claremont Men's College (B.A., magna cum laude, 1983)

Professional Experience

Mr. Gordon is a Director in the Albuquerque office and the Chairman of the Litigation Department.  He is a certified specialist in Civil Trials and in Employment and Labor Law.

Since 1986, Mr. Gordon has been the first chair trial attorney in numerous jury trials and bench trials including the trials of discrimination, wrongful termination, breach of contract and personal injury claims. He is certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Civil Trial Advocate. He is certified by the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in Civil Trials and in Employment and Labor Law.   He is an adjunct professor at the University of New Mexico School of Law where he teaches Pretrial Practice.  He also serves on the faculty for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy.

Mr. Gordon also has experience in training managers and teaching seminars on a variety of employment-related topics including the avoidance of wrongful discharge and discrimination litigation.  Mr. Gordon is listed in Chambers & Partners- America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (2004) (2005) (2006) (2007) (2008) (2009) and (2010) as an employment specialist. In his 2008 listing in Chambers, Mr. Gordon is given a #1 ranking in Labor and Employment Law.  Since 2004, Mr. Gordon has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for his expertise in Employment and Labor Law and Commercial Litigation.  He is also listed in Southwest Super Lawyers-2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 for his expertise and experience in Employment and Labor Law.  In Southwest Super Lawyers-2009 and 2010, Mr. Gordon is recognized as one of the Top 25 Lawyers in New Mexico, in addition to being listed for his expertise and experience in Employment and Labor Law. The 2008 edition of Benchmark-America’s Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys states that “Scott Gordon is said to be a “go-to lawyer” and describes Mr. Gordon as a “detail-oriented and thorough litigator with expertise defending employers in employment matters.”

Professional Memberships and Activities

	State Bar of New Mexico
	State Bar of Nevada
	American Bar Association
	Certificate in Civil Trial Advocacy (National Board of Trial Advocacy)
	Trial Specialist - Civil (New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization)
	Employment and Labor Law Specialist (New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization)
	Listed in Best Lawyers in America and Southwest Super Lawyers
	Has achieved the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating