Donald J. Vogel
Partner
Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois (1985)
  • Indiana (1985)

Court Admissions

  • All Illinois state and federal courts
  • All Indiana state and federal courts
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth and D.C. Circuits
Memberships
  • Federal Trial Bar for the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Indiana State Bar Association
  • Transportation Lawyers Association
  • Canadian Transport Lawyers Association
  • North American Transportation Employee Relations Association
Attorney Profile

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. 

Accolades

  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Review Rated, highest peer recognition for ethical standards and legal ability
  • Martindale-Hubbell™ and American Lawyer Media Top Rated Lawyer in Transportation
  • Illinois Super Lawyers Peer Survey Selection Top Illinois Lawyers List 
Attorney Education
  • Indiana University Kelley School of Business, B.S. Accounting
  • Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D.
Publications
Presentations
Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois (1985)
  • Indiana (1985)

Court Admissions

  • All Illinois state and federal courts
  • All Indiana state and federal courts
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth and D.C. Circuits
Memberships
  • Federal Trial Bar for the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Indiana State Bar Association
  • Transportation Lawyers Association
  • Canadian Transport Lawyers Association
  • North American Transportation Employee Relations Association
Donald Vogel
Donald J. Vogel
Partner
Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois (1985)
  • Indiana (1985)

Court Admissions

  • All Illinois state and federal courts
  • All Indiana state and federal courts
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth and D.C. Circuits
Memberships
  • Federal Trial Bar for the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Indiana State Bar Association
  • Transportation Lawyers Association
  • Canadian Transport Lawyers Association
  • North American Transportation Employee Relations Association
Attorney Profile

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. 

Accolades

  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Review Rated, highest peer recognition for ethical standards and legal ability
  • Martindale-Hubbell™ and American Lawyer Media Top Rated Lawyer in Transportation
  • Illinois Super Lawyers Peer Survey Selection Top Illinois Lawyers List 
Accolades
Attorney Education
  • Indiana University Kelley School of Business, B.S. Accounting
  • Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D.
Publications
Presentations