Anthony J. (T.J.) Trujillo

Anthony J. Trujillo is Of Counsel at Gallagher & Kennedy in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where his practice covers governmental affairs, administrative law, environmental and natural resources litigation, and general commercial litigation. Trujillo advises clients on issues involving mining, oil and gas, agriculture, water rights and water quality, energy, employment, and civil rights. He also works as a state and local lobbyist, helping clients develop advocacy strategies, draft legislation, and present positions to legislative committees and government decision makers.

Trujillo earned a B.S.B.A. from the University of Arizona in 1995, an M.B.A. from Western New Mexico University in 2000, and a J.D. from the University of Arizona in 2000. His combined business and legal education supports work that often sits at the intersection of regulation, commercial operations, public policy, and litigation. He has been admitted in New Mexico since 2000 and is also admitted before federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

Trujillo’s representative work includes administrative rulemakings and contested matters involving environmental fees, mining regulation, agricultural operations, and natural resource policy. He has participated in proceedings concerning New Mexico’s Copper Rule, dairy regulations, mining issues, and other agency actions affecting regulated businesses. His practice requires close attention to statutes, regulations, technical records, and the policy considerations that influence agencies and lawmakers, while also helping clients protect their operational and commercial interests.

Anthony J. Trujillo has received recognition for his natural resources practice, including listings in The Best Lawyers in America for Natural Resources Law. His work combines regulatory advocacy, litigation, and governmental affairs experience, giving clients a coordinated approach to matters that may involve agencies, courts, local governments, or the Legislature. He helps organizations assess regulatory risk, respond to government action, and communicate effectively on complex environmental, energy, water, and business issues.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Gallagher & Kennedy
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico
• Vice Chair, Association of Commerce and Industry, Environment Committee
• Member, Leadership New Mexico, Class of 2006-2007
• Member, New Mexico Amigos
• Member, New Mexico Mining Association, Legislative Committee
• Member, New Mexico Oil & Gas Association, Government Affairs Committee
• Member, Dairy Producers of New Mexico
• Member, New Mexico Tax Research Institute
• Member, Permian Basin Petroleum Association
• Member, Small Business-Friendly Task Force (2011)

Licensed State

• New Mexico

Education

• University of Arizona
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Western New Mexico University
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• University of Arizona
  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)

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