Rodey News
Rodey Law Firm Elects New Director
February, 2012
Todd E. Rinner was elected to the Board of Directors of the Rodey Law Firm on January 25, 2012.
Mr. Rinner practices in both the Litigation and Business Departments. In the Litigation Department, he specializes in defending corporations, including automotive and heavy equipment manufacturers, in lawsuits involving product liability and general liability matters.
In the Business Department, Mr. Rinner’s practice focuses on intellectual property law, particularly patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law. His practice also includes licensing, unfair competition law and entertainment law. Mr. Rinner is a registered patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Mr. Rinner received his law degree from The John Marshall Law School, Intellectual Property Law Program graduating with an LL.M. in Intellectual Property, with honors in 2007.
New Attorney Joins Rodey Law Firm
February, 2012
Richard Hatch has joined the Rodey Law Firm. Mr. Hatch is an associate in the Albuquerque office. He practices in the Litigation Department with an emphasis on medical malpractice defense litigation. He also practices in the areas of health law, wrongful death, product liability and general insurance defense. Prior to joining Rodey, Mr. Hatch practiced in the areas of medical malpractice and general insurance defense litigation. Mr. Hatch received his law degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2007.
Rodey Law Firm Elects New Director
February, 2012
Jose R. Blanton was elected to the Board of Directors of the Rodey Law Firm on January 25, 2012.
Mr. Blanton practices in the Litigation Department, where he is a member of the professional liability practice group. Mr. Blanton’s practice focuses on medical malpractice defense, insurance defense, and personal injury. Mr. Blanton received his law degree from Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College in 2000.
Rodey Law Firm Elects New Director
February, 2012
Charles R. Hughson was elected to the Board of Directors of the Rodey Law Firm on January 25, 2012.
Mr. Hughson is a member of the firm's complex and commercial litigation practice group. He represents clients in state and federal court in matters pertaining to bankruptcy, commercial lending, foreclosure, business disputes, consumer complaints, commercial transactions, and real estate development.
Mr. Hughson received his law degree from University of Michigan Law School in 2000.
Rodey Law Firm to Present 2012 Business Law Course
December, 2011
For the eighth consecutive year, the Rodey Law Firm will present its Business Law Course to members of the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, free of charge.
The 2012 Business Law Course consists of classes on various topics, listed below. Each class is held at the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce from 8:00-9:30AM and includes a Continental breakfast. Please contact Rebecca at the Chamber at 505-842-9003 to reserve your spot, or for more information.
| Date: |
Topic: |
Presented by: |
Tuesday,
February 21, 2012 |
Tax Issues for Small Business |
Tracy Sprouls |
Tuesday,
March 20, 2012 |
Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights and Trade Secrets |
Gina Constant |
Tuesday,
April 17, 2012 |
Real Estate Transactions |
Robert Lucero |
Tuesday,
May 22, 2012 |
Estate Planning and Probate and Trust |
Tracy Sprouls |
Tuesday,
June 19, 2012 |
Lobbying and Dealing with the Legislature |
Dick Minzner |
Rodey Law Firm Presents Course for Business Owners
December, 2011
The Rodey Law Firm is pleased to offer a course for business owners. The course "Court's in Session: Legal Know-How for Business Owners" is held in the Board Room at Rodey's offices, 201 Third Street, NW, Suite 2200 in Albuquerque, from 7:30-9:00AM. The class topics, dates and presenters are listed below. The charge for each class is $25.00 and is payable in advance, with your registration. As an added bonus, each class includes a Continental breakfast. Please contact Robin Zimberoff at rzimberoff@rodey.com for registration information.
| Date: |
Class: |
Presenter: |
Description of Class: |
Thursday,
February 16, 2012 |
Business Litigation/Handling Business Disputes |
Andrew Schultz |
An introduction to the court system and factors to consider in deciding whether to litigate. |
Thursday,
March 22, 2012 |
Tax Issues for Small Business |
Tracy Sprouls |
Learn the basics of the various state and federal tax programs that a small business has to deal with, including income tax, gross receipts tax and property tax, and the procedures that the law provides to resolve issues between the taxpayer and the tax authorities. |
Thursday,
April 12, 2012 |
Employment at Will Doctrine - the fundamental employment relationship in New Mexico |
Scott Gordon |
Learn about the fundamental employment relationship in New Mexico. |
Thursday,
May 17, 2012 |
Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets and E-commerce |
Gina Constant |
Learn why the development, protection and asset potential of Intellectual Property can be a critical element to a business' success or failure. |
Thursday,
June 14, 2012 |
Real Estate Transactions |
Robert Lucero |
Real estate and commercial transactions include a wide range of projects, from small to large, both local and national. Learn about planning, acquisition and sales. |
New Attorney Joins Rodey Law Firm
November, 2011
Melanie Stambaugh has joined the Rodey Law Firm. Ms. Stambaugh is an associate in the Albuquerque office. She practices in the Litigation Department with an emphasis on complex and commercial litigation. Prior to law school, Ms. Stambaugh interned and worked for several international non profit organizations.
Ms. Stambaugh received her law degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2011, graduating magna cum laude.
Rodey Law Firm Receives Top Designation From Benchmark Litigation
November, 2011
Benchmark Litigation – The Definitive Guide to America's Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys has listed Rodey Law Firm as a "Highly Recommended Litigation Firm". The "Highly Recommended" distinction is Benchmark's top honor. These Rodey attorneys have been named "Litigation Stars" for their expertise and experience in litigation:
Jeff Lowry and Tom Outler have been named "Future Litigation Stars".
Rodey Law Firm has more individually-listed lawyers than any other firm in New Mexico.
Benchmark Litigation identifies the leading US trial attorneys and firms at the local and national levels. Focused exclusively on the US litigation market, the publication's rankings and editorials are the result of extensive interviews with private practice lawyers and in-house counsel.
New Attorney Joins Rodey Law Firm
November, 2011
Stephen R. Marshall has joined the Rodey Law Firm. Mr. Marshall is an associate in the Albuquerque office. He practices in the Litigation Department, where he is a member of the professional liability practice group. Mr. Marshall's practice focuses on medical malpractice defense, insurance defense and personal injury.
Mr. Marshall received his law degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2011, graduating first in his class and summa cum laude.
New Attorney Joins Rodey Law Firm
November, 2011
Jennifer Duprez has joined the Rodey Law Firm. Ms. Duprez is an associate in the Albuquerque office. She practices in the Litigation Department with an emphasis on labor and employment law. Ms. Duprez brings years of financial experience to her practice including her work at Citibank N.A. and Fidelity Investments in financial and retirement planning.
Ms. Duprez received her law degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2011.
New Attorney Joins Rodey Law Firm
November, 2011
Shannon Sherrell has joined the Rodey Law Firm. Ms. Sherrell is an associate in the Albuquerque office. She practices in the Litigation Department with an emphasis on products and general liability litigation. Prior to joining the Rodey Law Firm, Ms. Sherrell served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable James O. Browning, United States District Court Judge for the District of New Mexico.
Ms. Sherrell received her law degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2010, graduating summa cum laude.
U.S. News and World Report Names Rodey Law Firm One of the Best Law Firms in New Mexico
October, 2011
U.S. News and World Report and The Best Lawyers in America have named Rodey one of the best law firms in New Mexico. With 49 metropolitan first-tier rankings, Rodey received more first tier-rankings than any other law firm in New Mexico.
Rodey is ranked as the number one firm in New Mexico in these areas:
- Administrative/Regulatory Law
- Appellate Practice
- Arbitration
- Banking and Finance Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Law
Rodey received first tier rankings in New Mexico in these areas:
- Bet-the-Company litigation
- Employment Law-Management
- Health Care Law
- Legal Malpractice Law
- Litigation & Controversy-Tax
- Litigation-Banking & Finance
- Litigation-First Amendment
- Litigation-Labor & Employment
- Litigation-Land Use & Zoning
- Litigation-Real Estate
- Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions
- Mediation
- Medical Malpractice Law-Defendants
- Mergers & Acquisitions Law
- Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation
- Product Liability Litigation-Defendants
- Professional Malpractice Law-Defendants
- Public Finance Law
- Real Estate Law
- Securities/Capital Markets Law
- Securities Regulation
- Tax Law
- Trusts & Estates
Rodey's Santa Fe Office is ranked number one in these areas:
- Energy Law
- Mediation
- Mining Law
- Native American Law
- Natural Resources Law
U.S. News and World Report surveys more than 40,000 legal professionals and 50,000 businesses including all Fortune 100 companies, to identify the best law firms in more than 171 metropolitan markets.
Rodey Lawyer Elected to Board of University of New Mexico School of Law Alumni Association
October, 2011
Robert L. Lucero has been elected to the Board of Directors of the University of New Mexico School of Law Alumni Association. Mr. Lucero is an associate at the Rodey Law Firm. He practices in the Business Department with an emphasis on real estate, land use and finance law. Mr. Lucero received his J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2008, graduating magna cum laude.
Rodey Lawyers Selected Best Lawyers of the Year – 2012
October, 2011
Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named several Rodey lawyers as Best Lawyers of the Year for 2012.
After more than a quarter of a century in publication, Best Lawyers is designating "Lawyers of the Year" in high-profile legal specialties in large legal communities. Only a single lawyer, in each specialty and in each community, is being honored as the "Lawyer of the Year."
Best Lawyers compiles its lists of outstanding attorneys by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. The current, 18th edition of The Best Lawyers in America (2012) is based on more than 3.9 million detailed evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers.
The lawyers being honored as "Lawyers of the Year" have received particularly high ratings in Best Lawyers surveys by earning a high level of respect among their peers for their abilities, professionalism, and integrity.
The following Rodey lawyers have been named Best Lawyers of the Year for 2012:
Henry M. Bohnhoff |
Albuquerque Litigation – Real Estate Lawyer of the Year |
Scott D. Gordon |
Albuquerque Litigation – Labor & Employment Lawyer of the Year |
Bruce Hall |
Albuquerque Arbitration Lawyer of the Year |
Bruce Hall |
Albuquerque Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants Lawyer of the Year |
Richard C. Minzner |
Albuquerque Government Relations Practice Lawyer of the Year |
W. Mark Mowery |
Santa Fe Administrative/Regulatory Law Lawyer of the Year |
Edward Ricco |
Albuquerque Appellate Practice Lawyer of the Year |
Andrew G. Schultz |
Albuquerque Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Lawyer of the Year |
President Obama Signs Patent Reform Act Into Law
September, 2011
Please click here for the Patent Office's summary of the "Leahy-Smith America Invents Act". For more detail on how this act will effect the patent application process, contact a member of the Intellectual Property Practice Group.
Rodey Attorney To Receive UNM Law School Distinguished Achievement Award
September, 2011
Catherine T. Goldberg will be one of this year's recipients of the Distinguished Achievement Award from the University of New Mexico School of Law. She will be honored at the Law School's Distinguished Achievement Awards Dinner on Friday, November 4th at the University of New Mexico Student Union Building Ballroom. Award recipients were selected for their substantial contributions to the UNM School of Law, their distinguished careers and their service to the legal community and the state of New Mexico.
Ms. Goldberg is a partner in the Rodey Law Firm and a member of the firm's Executive Committee. She practices in the areas of real estate, financings, banking, foreclosures, commercial law, leases, contracts and corporate law.
Rodey Lawyers Named Best Lawyers in America – 2012
September, 2011
Thirty-four attorneys with the Rodey Law Firm are listed in The Best Lawyers in America – 2012. Those attorneys are:
Most Rodey attorneys are listed for their expertise in more than one area of law, and some are listed for their expertise in multiple areas of law.
Rodey Lawyer Elected to Board of Directors of New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association
August, 2011
Brenda M. Saiz has been elected to the Board of Directors of the New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association. Ms. Saiz is a partner in the Rodey Law Firm. She practices in the Litigation Department with an emphasis on product liability. Her areas of practice also include professional liability, wrongful death, and insurance defense litigation, including bad faith. She also has experience in railroad law, civil rights, and construction defect cases.
The mission of the New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association is to provide an opportunity for New Mexico civil defense lawyers to communicate, associate, and combine efforts on projects of common interest.
Rodey Lawyer Elected to Board of Directors of New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association
July, 2011
Charles J. Vigil has been elected to the Board of Directors of the New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association. Mr. Vigil is the President and Managing Director of the Rodey Law Firm. He is a past president of the State Bar of New Mexico. A member of Rodey's Labor and Employment Law Practice Group, Mr. Vigil practices in the areas of labor and employment law, commercial litigation, products liability and professional liability.
The mission of the New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association is to recognize outstanding Hispanic attorneys and to provide assistance to Hispanic attorneys in their practice.
Rodey Lawyers Included in Top 25 List
July, 2011
Six Rodey lawyers have been selected for inclusion in the list of the Top 25 Lawyers in New Mexico by Southwest Super Lawyers – 2011. The lawyers were selected for their expertise and experience in particular areas of law. Below is a list of Rodey lawyers named to the Top 25 List.
Inclusion in Southwest Super Lawyers is based on a very strict, multi-step selection process, which includes, among other things, research on background and experience, as well as stringent peer review.
Rodey Law Firm Achieves Top Ranking
June, 2011
The Rodey Law Firm has achieved top rankings in Chambers USA – Americas Leading Lawyers for Business – 2011. Rodey received Chambers' highest ranking in the following areas of law:
- Corporate/Commercial
- Labor & Employment
- Litigation: General Commercial
- Real Estate
Rodey received Chambers' second highest ranking in Environment, Natural Resources and Regulated Industries.
The following Rodey attorneys were selected by Chambers for their expertise and experience:
Chambers bases its rankings on technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness/astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client.
Rodey Lawyer Graduates from Leadership Albuquerque Program
June, 2011
Rodey attorney Robert L. Lucero has graduated from the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Albuquerque program. Leadership Albuquerque brings together emerging leaders from across the community to participate in projects and interactions that result in a shared vision for the greater Albuquerque community. This is done through delivering an 8-month program to 40 mid to senior level executives from the private, public and voluntary sectors of the community.
A member of Rodey's Business Department, Mr. Lucero's practice is in the areas of real estate, land use and finance law.
Rodey Lawyers Selected as Best of the Bar
June, 2011
Rodey lawyers have been selected by New Mexico Business Weekly for inclusion on their list of Best of the Bar – 2011. New Mexico Business Weekly recognizes the men and women who represent the best and brightest in New Mexico's legal community. The following Rodey lawyers were selected for their strong record of professional achievement and community service and their dedication to the justice system and New Mexico's business community:
Rodey Lawyer Appointed to National Committee
June, 2011
Charles J. Vigil, President and Managing Director of the Rodey Law Firm, has been appointed to the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Lawyers' Professional Liability. He will serve a three-year term on this national committee.
A member of Rodey's Litigation Department, Mr. Vigil practices in the areas of labor and employment law, commercial litigation, products liability and professional liability.
The mission of the Standing Committee on Lawyers' Professional Liability is:
- to keep the Association and state and local bar associations informed about developments in the professional liability of lawyers and the availability, coverage, and cost of liability insurance and the feasibility of self-insurance;
- to work with such bar associations and the insurance industry to develop programs to assist lawyers in avoiding or dealing with professional liability claims; and
- to make appropriate recommendations concerning Association sponsorship of lawyers' professional liability programs.
Rodey Lawyers Selected as Southwest Super Lawyers
May, 2011
Sixteen Rodey lawyers have been selected as Southwest Super Lawyers – 2011 for their expertise and experience in particular areas of law. Only five percent of the total lawyers in New Mexico were selected for this honor.
Inclusion in Southwest Super Lawyers is based on a very strict, multi-step selection process, which includes, among other things, research on background and experience, as well as stringent peer review.
Rodey Lawyer Featured in National Magazine
May, 2011
Super Lawyers/Southwest – 2011 Magazine contains a featured article, Collaboration, Community Building and John Salazar, chronicling the legal career of Rodey Lawyer, John P. Salazar. You may read the article by clicking on this link.
Rodey Lawyer Elected to Board of Directors of the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico
May, 2011
Andrew G. Schultz has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico. Mr. Schultz is a partner at the Rodey Law Firm and the leader of the firm's Complex and Commercial Litigation Practice Groups. Mr. Schultz has a special interest in class action and civil rights litigation, along with other complex procedural and appellate work.
The mission of the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico is to maintain and advance the cause of civil liberties, civil rights and constitutional freedom in the state.
Rodey Lawyer Elected Member of the Executive Committee of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce
May, 2011
Leslie McCarthy Apodaca has been elected to serve as a member of the Executive Committee of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce. Ms. McCarthy Apodaca is a partner at the Rodey Law Firm and a member of the firm's Complex and Commercial Litigation Practice Groups. Her practice emphasizes complex litigation matters, including business and contract disputes, class actions, antitrust and computer software litigation. Ms. McCarthy Apodaca also serves on the Board of Directors of the Chamber.
The mission of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce is to be a membership organization dedicated to meeting the identified needs of the Albuquerque metropolitan area by fostering economic opportunity and a favorable business climate within the region.
Rodey Lawyer Appointed Delegate to Board of Bar Commissioners
January, 2011
John P. (Jack) Burton has been appointed as the Senior Lawyers Division's delegate to the State Bar of New Mexico's Board of Bar Commissioners. The State Bar is governed by the Board of Bar Commissioners, most of whom are licensed attorneys elected by their peers from designated Bar Commissioner districts around New Mexico.
Mr. Burton is a partner in the Rodey Law Firm, practicing in the firm's Santa Fe office. A member of the firm's Business Department, he has a state-wide, multi-disciplined, commercial practice involving transactions, alternative dispute resolution and litigation in federal and state courts, and legislative representation. He handles complex, commercial disputes, including class action litigation, nationwide discovery, arbitration, mediation and settlement facilitation. Mr. Burton is listed in the publication Best Lawyers in America in five categories of law.
Rodey Lawyer Elected to Serve on State Bar Board
January, 2011
Gina Constant has been elected to serve on the Board of the Intellectual Property Section of the State Bar of New Mexico. Mrs. Constant is an associate at the Rodey Law Firm and a member of the firm's Business Department. She practices primarily in the areas of Intellectual Property, specifically, patent, copyright and trademark law and entertainment law. She is a registered patent attorney with the US Patent and Trademark Office., and was recently selected and honored by the New Mexico Technology Council as one of New Mexico's Women in Technology – 2010.
In Memory of: Jackson G. Akin
1919-2010
November, 2010
It is with great sadness that the lawyers and staff of the Rodey Law Firm bid goodbye to Jackson G. Akin, our friend, colleague and distinguished member of our firm for over 60 years, who passed away on November 30, 2010. His memory will comfort us and give us strength and his legacy as a person and as a great lawyer will continue to inspire us.
Super Lawyers-Corporate Counsel Edition Lists Rodey Lawyers
November, 2010
Six Rodey lawyers are included in the November issue of Super Lawyers – Corporate Counsel Edition. The November issue lists lawyers who have been recognized in state and regional editions of Super Lawyers magazine, in the areas of Employee Benefits, Employment & Labor, Immigration, and Workers' Compensation. The following Rodey lawyers were listed:
These six Rodey lawyers are all members of Rodey's full-service Labor and Employment Practice Group which represents local, regional and national employers.
Inclusion in Super Lawyers is based on a multi-step selection process, which includes, among other things, research on background and experience, as well as stringent peer review.
Rodey Lawyer Honored by New Mexico Technology Council
November, 2010
Gina Constant, an attorney with the Rodey Law Firm, has been honored by the New Mexico Technology Council as one of New Mexico's Women in Technology. Gina received this recognition for being one of the exceptional women in the State of New Mexico who are working in a technology field and who encourage other women to pursue careers and leadership roles in technology.
Gina practices in Rodey's Business Department primarily in the areas of intellectual property, specifically, patent, copyright and trademark law, and in the area of entertainment law. She is a registered patent attorney with the US Patent and Trademark Office and the Vice President of the New Mexico Entertainment & Digital Industry Association.
The New Mexico Technology Council (NMTC) is a member-driven association of individuals and companies/organizations working together to promote the growth and success of New Mexico's technology sectors.
Rodey Lawyers Selected Best Lawyers of the Year – 2011
October, 2010
After more than a quarter of a century in publication, Best Lawyers has selected "Lawyers of the Year" in high-profile legal specialties. Only a single lawyer in each specialty and in each community is honored as the "Lawyer of the Year."
The lawyers honored as "Lawyers of the Year" have earned a high level of respect among their peers for their abilities, professionalism, and integrity.
Best Lawyers compiles its lists of outstanding attorneys by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. The current edition of The Best Lawyers in America – 2011 is based on more than 3.1 million detailed evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers.
Rodey Lawyer Elected to American Board of Trial Advocates
October, 2010
Scott D. Gordon has been elected as a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Mr. Gordon is a partner in the Rodey Law Firm and the Chairman of Rodey's Litigation Department. He is certified as a specialist in both Civil Trials and in Employment and Labor Law, by the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization. He is also certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Civil Trial Advocate. He is an adjunct professor at the University of New Mexico School of Law where he teaches Pretrial Practice. Mr. Gordon also serves on the faculty for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy.
The general purpose of the American Board of Trial Advocates is to foster improvement in the ethical and technical standards of practice in the field of advocacy to the end that individual litigants may receive more effective representation and the general public be benefited by more efficient administration of justice consistent with time-tested and traditional principles of litigation.
Rodey Law Firm Releases Book on New Mexico Employment Law
October, 2010
New Mexico employers, company CEOs and other interested individuals are in for an informative read as Rodey Law Firm's Labor and Employment Group lawyers announce the release of the New Mexico Employment Law Desk Reference. This book is a valuable tool that provides relevant information about New Mexico-specific employment laws. Covering everything from worker classification to at-will employment and from employment contracts to employment law torts, New Mexico Employment Law Desk Reference is a book that informs readers about the New Mexico Human Rights Act, New Mexico Wage and Hour, and Child Labor laws. In addition, readers will find information on workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, and the New Mexico Occupational Health and Safety Act. They will read about laws that may exist in other states, but not in New Mexico; for example, in most situations, New Mexico law does not require mandatory meal or break periods. The book also provides sections on drug and alcohol testing, medical insurance, employee records, personnel files, and garnishment of wages. For information on how to obtain a copy, please contact: Robin Zimberoff at rzimberoff@rodey.com or 505.768.7209.
About the Author: For employers doing business in New Mexico, Rodey Law Firm Labor and Employment Group is a cohesive team of experienced litigators and negotiators. A full-service employment law practice, it represents local, regional and national employers. The group is comprised of lawyers knowledgeable in all federal and state laws affecting the employer-employee relationship with expertise that includes everything from civil rights in employment to wrongful-discharge litigation. Rodey's Labor and Employment Group uses a comprehensive approach to client service, which involves training, counseling, and problem solving, giving clients the support they need to move more confidently through the complex web of employment law.
Rodey Lawyer Elected to Serve on National Board
September, 2010
Jennifer L. Stone has been elected to serve as a member of the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB). Ms. Stone is a partner at the Rodey Law Firm and the leader of the firm's Healthcare Transactions and Regulation practice group. She represents and advises health care facilities, physicians and other health professionals regarding all aspects of their operations, including credentialing, business planning, compliance, contracting, licensing, regulatory matters, and litigation. Before joining Rodey, Ms. Stone served as general counsel and a deputy cabinet secretary for the New Mexico Department of Health.
The ATCB is a national credentialing body that confers and administers professional credentials to qualified art therapy practitioners. Art therapy is an effective treatment for persons experiencing developmental, medical, educational, and social or psychological impairment. It is practiced in mental health, rehabilitation, medical, educational and forensic settings and diverse client populations.
Dr. Deborah A. Good, President of the ATCB's Board of Directors, said that "Jennifer Stone is the perfect fit for the Board because of her experience in medical and mental health regulation. She has an extensive familiarity with the profession of art therapy and has previously taught art therapy ethics to graduate level students."
Rodey Attorney Receives Award From the New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association
September, 2010
Charles J. Vigil received the "Outstanding Attorney Award" from the New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association. The Award was presented to Mr. Vigil at the Association's annual banquet on September 16th. Mr. Vigil was given the award for his service to the profession and his outstanding work in the American Bar Association, the State Bar association and otherwise. A graduate of University of Michigan Law School, Mr. Vigil is the President and Managing Director of the Rodey Law Firm. He practices in the areas of labor and employment law, commercial litigation, products liability and professional liability.
Founded in 1978, the New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association (NMHBA) has become the leading minority bar association in New Mexico. Its Board of Directors is comprised of twenty-four voting members and a student member from the Mexican American Law Student Association at the University of New Mexico School of Law. There are well over two hundred attorney and student members of the NMHBA, all from diverse backgrounds and areas of practice.
