Partner, Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary
Donald Vogel’s practice focuses on labor and employment issues in the transportation industry and general business counseling. Vogel’s work for clients includes:
- Defending management and individuals against Title VII, ERISA, Multi-Employer Pension Plan Amendment Act claims, and related employment/wrongful discharge/discrimination claims
- Handling corporate and commercial litigation involving insurance, land trusts, real estate, contracts, secured transactions, sales, leasing, and related commercial issues
- Counsel on rights and responsibilities under labor and employment contracts
- Offering advice on various business issues
Vogel has represented clients in a myriad of venues, including:
- Illinois Department of Human Rights
- State and Federal Departments of Labor
- Equal Employment Opportunity Council
- National Labor Relations Board
- American Arbitration Association
- Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Vogel is a past president of the Transportation Lawyers Association and recipient of TLA’s Distinguished Service Award, and Lifetime Achievement Award. He is a frequent author of papers and lectures on issues involving the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, ERISA withdrawal liability, independent contractor issues, and other employment and labor-related topics.
