Rogers Administration Building, New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, New Mexico
Trent A. Howell Employment, Retaliation, Sexual Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Discharge (Against Public Policy)

Shanna Halalilo v. New Mexico Highlands University and NMHU Board of Regents

On January 27, 2026, Shanna Halalilo filed a Charge of Discrimination against New Mexico Highlands University, President Neil Woolf, Advancement VP Paul Grindstaff, Regents Chairman Frank "Harpo" Sanchez, and Football Coach Kurt Taufa-Asau.  The New Mexico Human Rights Bureau sent this Charge to the University.  View the Charge of Discrimination here.  On April 29, 2026, … Continue reading Shanna Halalilo v. New Mexico Highlands University and NMHU Board of Regents

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Trent A. Howell Employment, Law, Quid Pro Quo, Retaliation, Sexual Discrimination, Sexual Favoritism, Sexual Harassment, Time's Up, Whistleblower

Santa Fe ‘Time’s Up’ Lawsuits

Below are press links regarding our recent lawsuits, Christa Valdez and Madeleine Lauve v. International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees ("IATSE"), IATSE Local 480, and Jon B. Hendry and Michelle Labounty v. IATSE, IATSE Local 480, and Jon B. Hendry. #timesup Suit Accuses NM Union Leader of Sexual HarassmentOne of New Mexico’s most prominent union … Continue reading Santa Fe ‘Time’s Up’ Lawsuits