Sustaining the Reservation: Creating the Tribal Economies CLE Conference

February 27 – 28, 2014

Thursday, February 27th
Turquoise Ballroom – Memorial Union
Arizona State University – Tempe                          

Friday, February 28th
Great Hall/Armstrong Hall/College of Law
Arizona State University – Tempe

The extreme poverty found on most reservations today threatens their very existence as the permanent homelands of Indian families and tribal governments. As a consequence, improving economic conditions on reservations is one of the most important issues facing tribal governments and communities today.

Sustaining the Reservation: Creating Tribal Economies will continue the conversation and explore viable solutions how tribal governments and tribal citizens can create sustainable economies that will help them preserve their reservations as permanent homelands for their families, governments, and cultures.

This conference brings together cutting-edge scholars, tribal leaders, and officials, economic development planners, attorneys, and others to explore this important topic.

Who should attend? Tribal leaders and employees, attorneys, economic development planners, investors, and anyone who cares about the future of tribal communities.

Early Rate:  $275.00 ends January 25, 5 p.m.
Regular Rate:  $325.00 ends February 25, 5 p.m.
Walk-In Rate:  $400.00

May quality for up to 10 General CLE Credits for State Bar of Arizona.
Approval pending New Mexico MCLE Bar Association.

Click here for more info and to register!  http://conferences.asucollegeoflaw.com/tribaleconomies/

 

Job Opportunity – Executive Director, DNA Legal Services

Executive Director

DNA-People’s Legal Services, Inc. (Window Rock, AZ)

Position Type:      Attorney

Practice Area(s):  Indian/Native American, Legal Services, All Practice Areas

Geographic Preference:  Southwest (AZ, NM)

Description:          DNA-PEOPLE’S LEGAL SERVICES
WINDOW ROCK, ARIZONA
JOB VACANCY

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Complete information on-line at www.dnalegalservices.org
Minimum seven years management experience,
excellent communication skills, fundraising experience and knowledge of financial accounting.

Licensed with AZ*, NM* or Navajo Nation, Juris Doctor degree preferred.

Application Deadline: January 25, 2014
*Legal services provisional license acceptable

DNA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Preference given to qualified Navajo and other Native American applicants.

Desired Class Level:       RECENT GRADS, Alum 0-3 yrs exp, Alum 4-6 yrs exp, Alum 7+ yrs exp, MLS, LLM

Posting Date: December 10, 2013

Expiration Date:   January 25, 2014

contact:       Jammie Watchman

Executive Assistant

PO Box 306 Window Rock, Arizona 86515 United States

Resume Receipt:   E-mail, Other (see below)

Default email for resumes.:     Exec.dir.apps@dnalegalservices.org

How To Apply:     APPLICATION/INFORMATION: Persons interested in being considered for this position should submit a letter of introduction along with a resume and references to:

Executive Director Search Committee
DNA Board of Directors

Requested Document Notes:   APPLICATION/INFORMATION: Persons interested in being considered for this position should submit a letter of introduction along with a resume and references to:

Executive Director Search Committee
DNA Board of Directors

Applications should be sent to: Exec.dir.apps@dnalegalservices.org

DNA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Preference given to qualified Navajo and other Native American applicants.

id:                  23101

 

Judicial nominating commissions

The State Bar Appointments Committee is currently accepting applications from active members in good standing to fill the following upcoming vacancies on several judicial nominating commissions. Application forms are due at the State Bar office by Friday, January 31, 2014, and can be obtained by calling Nina Benham in the State Bar’s Phoenix office at 602.340.7329. An application form can also be downloaded from the Bar’s website – www.azbar.org ( click on: For Lawyers/Sections and Committees/Committees/Appointments).

 

Arizona’s Constitution (Article 6) provides for diversity on the judicial nominating commissions.  The Appointments Committee and the Board of Governors consider all aspects of diversity in their recommendations and appointments.  Diverse individuals are encouraged to apply for these positions. 

For more information and candidate criteria/qualifications, please click on the link below.

This is a great opportunity to advance judicial diversity in Arizona.  Feel free to pass this information along to members of your organizations and other qualified individuals.

http://www.azbar.org/sectionsandcommittees/committees/appointments

Vacancies:

Arizona Commission on Appellate Court Appointments
Maricopa County Commission on Trial Court Appointments
Pima County Commission on Trial Court Appointments