Christa M. Hazlett

Christa M. Hazlett is an attorney at Conklin, Woodcock, Ziegler & Hazlett, P.C. in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She represents clients in medical malpractice claims and employment disputes involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, and breach of contract. Christa also advises employers on preventing workplace disputes through compliance with anti-discrimination and disability laws, effective employment policies, separation agreements, and employee discipline practices.

Christa earned her J.D. cum laude from the University of New Mexico in 2000 and received her B.A. magna cum laude from the same university in 1995. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for analyzing complex employment, liability, and civil litigation matters. This training supports her ability to evaluate legal risks, develop practical strategies, and guide clients through disputes that require careful preparation and sound judgment.

Christa has significant experience handling personal injury, wrongful death, and business litigation matters in addition to her employment and medical malpractice practice. Before joining the firm, she served as a shareholder and director at Keleher & McLeod. She also practiced federal employment and labor law with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, D.C., giving her valuable experience with workplace regulation and government-related legal issues.

Christa M. Hazlett is admitted to practice in New Mexico and previously practiced in Maryland, where her license is inactive. She is a member of the New Mexico State Bar Employment Law Section and the Defense Research Institute. Her background in private practice, firm leadership, and federal employment law allows her to approach disputes from several perspectives. She provides clients with careful analysis, practical advice, and experienced representation in complex civil and workplace matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Conklin, Woodcock, Ziegler & Hazlett, P.C.
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico, Employment Law Section
• Member, Defense Research Institute

Licensed State

• New Mexico

Education

• University of New Mexico
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of New Mexico
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)