Robert Vaught

Rob Vaught advises employers on a variety of employment law matters, including Title VII, ADEA, FMLA, ADA, wrongful discharge, bad faith, wage and hour, breach of contract, hiring and discipline issues. Rob also represents employers in related administrative and court proceedings. Rob also has significant experience counseling employers regarding trade secrets and restrictive covenants.

Prior to joining the firm, Rob served as associate general counsel for Arizona State University. He advised university administration on a wide range of faculty and staff employment issues, including hiring, termination, leave management, accommodations, promotion and tenure, wage and hour compliance, and workplace policies. He also provided guidance on student misconduct, faculty grievance, academic integrity, and Title IX matters. In addition, Rob represented the university before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Education.

Concentrations

• Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims

• Wage and hour complaints and audits

• Non-competition agreements and trade secrets

• ADA accommodations and leave management

• Title IX investigations and compliance

Experience

In-House Experience

• Associate General Counsel, Arizona State University, 2018-2025

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

• Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Southwest Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars,” 2012-2014

Professional & Community Involvement

• Member, Arizona Bar Association

• Member, Arizona Society for Human Resource Management

• Member, Maricopa County Bar Association