Elizabeth McVicker

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Elizabeth McVicker

Professor of Management

Management

Bio

For pragmatic teaching effectiveness and timely research opportunities, Elizabeth McVicker draws upon her law practice, her service on the boards of several water conservancy districts in Colorado and her day-to-day ownership of a commercial general contracting business.

Degree

JD in Chancellor's Scholarship for the Public Interest

University of Denver College of Law

PhD in Spanish Language and Literature, Philosophy

New York University

MA in Romance Languages and Literatures

Johns Hopkins University

BA in Spanish, French

The University of Texas at Austin

Published Works

  • McVicker, R. E., Brodersen, A., Blomfelt, E. (2025). Gender Identity Discrimination Claims Increase post-Bostock: EEOC, HR Professionals, and Federal Circuit Courts Rally in Response to Continued Bias . Journal of Business Leadership, 32(1), 83-95. https://doi.org/10.69847/Zr3fb7.
  • McVicker, R. E. (2024). Global Perspectives on Water Management: An Overview of Action Steps from the United Nations to Local Communities. Journal of Business Leadership, Vol. 31(No. 1, Spring 2024), Page Numbers 112-124 (12 pages). https://www.apsu.edu/business/applied-research/journal/index.php.
  • McVicker, R. E. (2024). Legal Guidance for Leaders in the Aerospace Industry. Journal of Business Leadership, 31(No. 1 Spring 2024), Page Numbers 1-12, 12 pages. https://www.apsu.edu/business/applied-research/journal/index.php.
  • McVicker, R. E., Radojevich-Kelley, N. (2023). Unethical Marketing Tactics of Manufacturers: Legal Responses to Death & Mayhem. Journal of Marketing Development and Competitiveness, 17(2), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.33423/jmdc.v17i2.6284.
  • McVicker, R. E. (2023). The Colorado and Tiber Rivers: Severe Drought Drains Two of the World's Most Famous Rivers: A Comparison of Impacts and Stakeholder Responses. Journal of Business Leadership, 30(1/Spring 23 edition), 105-116. http://journalofbusinessleadership.online/.
  • McVicker, R. E., Cook, G. (2022). Colorado River Curtailment Crisis: Persuasive Communications to Key Stakeholders. Journal of Business Leadership, 30(No 1, Spring 2022). journalofbusinessleadership.online/.
  • Brodersen, A. D., McVicker, R. E. (2022). A Brave New (Hybrid) World: Legal Considerations in Navigating the New Workplace Landscape . Journal of Business Leadership, 30(1), 16-26. http://journalofbusinessleadership.online/.
  • McVicker, R. E., , R. N. (2021, November). Tattoos, piercings and more, oh my! An investigation of industry changes and legal implications that body art has on small business in the USA and UK.. JBL.
  • McVicker, R. E., Blomfelt, E., Radicich-Kelley, N. (2021). Hiring Remote Workers in a Post-Covid World? Are There Unexpected Onboarding, Integration or Workers' Compensation Issues to Consider?. Journal of Business Leadersip, Vol 29(No 1, Spring 2021), 57-70. http://journalofbusinessleadership.online/; https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/anbhf-/the-journal-of-business-leadership/paperback/product-2nnyjm.html?page=1&pageSize=4.
  • Brodersen, A. A., McVicker, R. E. (2021). Gay or Transgender Employment Discrimination: Supreme Court Takes One Step Forward. Journal of Business Leadership, 29(1). http://journalofbusinessleadership.online/.
  • McVicker, R. E. . Space Law: A Curriculum Proposal. Journal of Legal Studies Educationhttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/17441722.
  • Brodersen, A. A., Blomfelt, E., McVicker, R. E. (2020). Legal Risks and Considerations of Hiring and Promoting on the Basis of Potential . Journal of Business Leadership, 28(1), 61-67. http://anbhf.org/the-journal-of-business-leadership/.
  • McVicker, R. E., Radojevich-Kelley, N. (2020). The Space Industry Takes Off: Can Space Law Adapt?. Journal of Business Leadership, 28(1), 13-25. http://anbhf.org/the-journal-of-business-leadership/.
  • McVicker, R. E., Radojevich-Kelley, N., Blomfelt, E. (2019). Community Shares: A U.K. Model. Journal of Business Leadership, The, 27(1), 42-52. http://www.lulu.com/shop/american-national-business-hall-of-fame/the-journal-of-business-leadership/paperback/product-24065811.html.
  • McVicker, R. E., Hulsart, R., Harvey, K. (2018). AIMCO Takes Aim at Airbnb: Multiple Lawsuits Pits REIT Against Disrupter—Apartment Management vs Online Broker. Journal of Business Leadership, The, 26(1), 64-77. abei.org.
  • McVicker, R. E., Blomfelt, E., Traylor, C. W. (2017). "Concerted Activity," Mandatory Arbitration Clauses, and Unfair Labor Practices: Is There a Crack in Section 7 of the National Labors Relations Act to Open Class Action Arbitrations to Non Unionized Employees? The Murphy Oil Trilogy Case. Rocky Mountain Law Journal, 6 http://www.rockymountainlawjournal.org/.
  • McVicker, R. E. (2017). Legal Analysis and Sustainability: Exploring a Critical Nexus for MBA Curricula. Journal of Business Leadership, The, 25(1), 103-114. http://www.lulu.com/shop/american-national-business-hall-of-fame/the-journal-of-business-leadership-fall-2017/paperback/product-23191447.html.
  • McVicker, R. E., Wise, B. (2016). Legal, Ethical and Economic Benefits of Preserving Ecosystem Functions of Riparian Areas: The Eagle River Restoration Project. Journal of Business Leadership, The, 24(1), 56-68. http://jbl.fhsu.edu/.
  • McVicker, R. E., Carnes, J. W., Sutton, L. C. (2016). Minimum Wage: An Overview of the Legal History and Economic Impacts. Journal of Business Leadership, The, 24(1), 33-42. http://jbl.fhsu.edu/.
  • McVicker, R. E. (2015). Fracking, Cannabis, People! Oh My! State Governments Confront Emerging Industries, Burgeoning Populatons and the Realities of Limited Water Supplies. Journal of Business Leadership, The, 23(1), pp 81-96. http://jbl.fhsu.edu/.
  • Taylor, L. R., Traylor, C. W., McVicker, R. E. (2014). Tenure in the 21st Century: A Right Not to be Taken for Granted.
  • McVicker, R. E., Griffin, R. C. (2014). Water Law Policy and Land Use Planning: A Critical Nexus. Franklin Business & Law Journal, 2014(Issue 3). http://www.franklinpublishing.net/businesslaw.html.
  • Taylor, L. R., McVicker, R. E. (2014). Tenure in European countries and the U.S.: A Comparison.
  • McVicker, R. E. (2014). The Public Trust Doctrine: An Historical and Contemporary Overview: Hawai`i and Colorado Contend with a New Era of Water Resources' Conflict Management. The Journal of Business Leadership, 22(1), 41-72. wwwanbhf.org/jbl.
  • McVicker, R. E. (2013). Water Rights Arrangements in Australia and Colorado: A Comparison focused on lessons learned. Journal of Business Leadership, The, 19 (1), 57-73. www.anbhf.org/jbl.php.
  • McVicker, R. E. (2012, Summer). Colorado Water for the 21st Century Act: Successful Implementation of Mandated Legislation. Rocky Mountain Academy of Legal Studies in Business.
  • McVicker, R. E. (2012). The New Australian Personal Properties Security Act 2009 (Cth): . American Journal of Management, 12(1), 120-131. .
  • McVicker, R. E. (2011, Summer). A Lesson in Due Diligence: Nontributary Developed Water and the Dauntless Tunnel. Rocky Mountain Academy of Legal Studies in Business.
  • McVicker, R. E. (2011). Turning Risks into Opportunities in Contract Management: A Case Study in the Health Care Industry. American Journal of Economics and Business Administration , 3(2), 219-228. www.thescipub.com/abstract/10.3844/ajebasp.2011.219.228.
  • Hoffman, L. D., Radojevich-Kelley, N., McVicker, R. E., Gilliard, J. D., Faurer, C. J. (2010). The Small Business Institute Consulting Team's Ethical Dilemma. Small Business Institute Journal,
  • McVicker, R. E. (2010, Summer). High Stakes for Stakeholders: Resolving Disputes in Pursuit of a Sustainable Future of Water Supply. Rocky Mountain Academy for Legal Studies in Business.
  • Hoffman, L. D., Gilliard, J. D., Radojevich-Kelley, N., Faurer, C. J., McVicker, R. E. (2010, Spring). The Consulting Team's Dilemma. Small Business Institute conference.
  • Taylor, L. R., McVicker, R. E., Traylor, C. W. (2010, March). Financial Exigency & Academic Ambiguity: Tenure in the Twenty-First Century. Rocky Mountain Academy of Legal Studies in Business.
  • McVicker, R. E. (2010). Upper Mountain Counties Aquifer Sustainability Project-Final Report. Colorado Water Conservation Board, cwcb.state.co.gov
  • Taylor, L. R., Traylor, C. W., McVicker, R. E. (2010). Antitrust Protection from Predatory Competitors: An Alternative Proposal. Perspectives in Business, www.stedwards.edu/business/news/perspective.htm
  • McVicker, R. E. (2009). Unethical and finally illegal? Water issues in energy productiion: coalbed methane gas production in the western U.S.. Academy of Legal Studies in Business 84th Annual Conference.
  • Taylor, L. R., Traylor, C. W., McVicker, R. E. (2009). Predatory Bidding Schemes in the United States and European Union. Global Education Journal, franklinpublishing.net/globaleducation.html
  • McVicker, R. E. (2009, March). Sources of substantive law: Colorado water law as illutration. Rocky Mountain Academy of Legal Studies of Business.
  • Hoffman, L. D., Radojevich-Kelley, N., McVicker, R. E., Carnes, J. W. (2009). Tattoos, Piercings, Body Art and Small Business: To Hire or Not to Hire?. 2009 Small Business Institute Conference Proceedings,
  • Taylor, L. R., Traylor, C. W., McVicker, R. E. (2008). Weyerhaeuser v. Simmons Hardwood Lumber: Death Knell for Protection from Predatory Bidding. Southern Law Journal, Southern Academy of Legal Studies in Business.
  • McVicker, R. E. (2007, October (4th Quarter/Autumn)). South Platte Basin Round-table and the Colorado Water for the 21st Century Act: update and developments. . A river of Change: the 18th Annual South Platter Forum: A Change of Place: Projects of the South Platte Basin Roundtable.
  • McVicker, R. E. (2006). HB1177: Progress Report on the Colorado Basin Roundtables. Colorado Water News,
  • McVicker, R. E. (2006). South Platte Roundtable Report. Colorado Water News,
  • McVicker, R. E. (2001). Concerning the application for water rights of Park County Sportsmen's Ranch LLP: Park County citizens fight back: An introduction to issues at trial concerning the proposed South Park conjunctive use project, District Court, Water Division No. 1, Colorado. www.southparkwater.org.
  • Zeiger, J. E., McVicker, R. E. (1997). El designo y las estetica en el planeo urbanistico del derecho Americano. Catholic University of Valparaiso Law Review,
  • McVicker, R. E. (1996). Buy-sell agreements. The Preventative Law Reporter,
  • McVicker, R. E. (1996). Complexity and decision: the correspondence of Louis Brown and Edward Dauer: the concept and ascendancy of Fall. The Preventative Law Reporter,
  • McVicker, R. E. (1996). Selecting and tailoring construction forms for owners, general contractors and sub contractors.. The Preventive Law Reporter,

Research Interests

Elizabeth focuses on ethics and current legal aspects of running a successful business

Teaching Interests

Elizabeth engages students in current research in the legal aspects of business developments.