Dorothea Fellner

Managing Partner

Labor & Employment

dfellner@wulay.com
+1 (575) 267-8012

Dorothea is a recognized leader in Labor & Employment law with a specialized focus on the evolving needs of companies operating in space-related industries. With over 25 years of legal experience and a background in the aerospace sector, Dorothea is uniquely positioned to advise clients navigating the intersection of terrestrial employment regulations and the uncharted challenges of extraterrestrial operations. Her leadership has propelled Wulnay Fellner to the forefront of space law practice.

Specializations

• Labor & Employment Law
• Space Industry Compliance
• Workplace Policies for Extraterrestrial Operations
• Workforce Mobility and Immigration for Space Missions
• Dispute Resolution in Aerospace and Space Technology

Representative Matters

Policy Design for Orbital Workforces: Advised a leading private space station operator on labor policies ensuring compliance with Earth-based laws while accommodating the unique conditions of orbital employment.

Space Workforce Unionization: Counseled a lunar mining corporation during a groundbreaking effort by its workforce to establish the first union representing extraterrestrial employees.

Cross-Border Employment Agreements: Developed international employment agreements for a space tourism company, addressing jurisdictional complexities involving Earth- and space-based operations.

Workplace Safety in Microgravity: Provided legal guidance on implementing workplace safety protocols for microgravity environments, ensuring compliance with international labor standards.

Publications and Speaking Engagements

Author, “Employment Law in Space: Navigating the Final Frontier” (2024)

Keynote Speaker, Space Law Symposium (2024): “Adapting Workplace Policies for the Era of Commercial Space Exploration.”

Panelist, International Space Development Conference (2023): “Legal Considerations for Lunar-Based Workforces.”