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ILP Student Summer Job Updates

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Kris Beecher (rising 2L) started his Summer off by being appointed and confirmed to the Navajo Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners, and was subsequently elected Chairman of the Board on June 10th, 2017. He also found time to speak to Native youth attending a Summer program at ASU, and was sworn in as one of the newest members of the Navajo Nation Bar Association. Additionally, his internship at the Navajo Nation Chief Prosecutor’s Office is giving him plenty of Summer reading.

Alexander Mallory (rising 2L) is an intern at the Office of the Public Defender in Maui, Hawaii. He has assisted attorneys with various pre-trial motions such as a motion to dismiss indictment, a motion to compel, and a motion to quash. He is also been assigned post-trial matters, including a Rule 40 petition.

Legal News Updates from ILP

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US v. Gila Valley Irrigation District, No. 14-16942 (9th Cir., June 13, 2017):  http://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2017/06/13/14-16942.pdf

https://www.indianz.com/News/2017/06/15/cronkite-news-tribes-win-decision-in-wat.asp

Gila River v. DCS, No. CV-16-0220-PR (Ariz., June 13, 2017):  http://www.azcourts.gov/Portals/0/OpinionFiles/Supreme/2017/Gila%20River%20v.%20DCS%20Opinion.pdf

https://turtletalk.wordpress.com/2017/06/13/arizona-supreme-court-decides-icwa-transfer-case/

http://azgovernor.gov/governor/news/2017/05/tohono-oodham-nation-and-state-arizona-settle-casino-litigation

ILP Welcome Dinner – Aug. 24

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ILP Welcome Dinner
August 24, 2017 / 6 p.m.
Beus Center for Law and Society
Conference Center, Room 544, 5th floor

Join the faculty, staff, students and alumni of the Indian Legal Program at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law for a casual reception. We’re excited to welcome newly admitted students to downtown Phoenix campus, and share information about our upcoming events and activities where students can get involved.

RSVP by August 18th to ILP@asu.edu or at 480.965.2922. Come join us!

Call for Presentations: 2017 Navajo Nation Law CLE

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The Indian Legal Program will host the 2017 Navajo Nation Law CLE on Friday, October 20, 2017 at the Beus Center for Law and Society located in downtown Phoenix ASU campus. I hope you will save the date an join us for this event. Please consider proposing individual session or a panel for this year’s event. The planning committee would love to hear your ideas. Please share with anyone you think might be interested. Thanks in advance for your help.

Kerry Patterson (‘01) has joined Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

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Kerry Patterson (‘01) has joined Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP as a partner, working in the firm’s Native American Law practice group and on its Real Estate and Environmental team. Tom Turner, Procopio’s Managing Partner said, “the combination of Kerry’s expertise in gaming and real estate transactions and her strong relationships with tribal leaders will be instrumental in assisting our clients in Arizona, California, and throughout the Western Region”.

Click here for the full press release and here for the blog post from Ted Griswold, head of the Native American Law practice group.  

 

Bill Means “Personal Experiences of an American Indian Movement Activist: From Wounded Knee to Standing Rock” – April 4

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ASU American Indian Studies and the Office of American Indian Initiatives are sponsoring a talk by Mr. Bill Means titled “Personal Experiences of an American Indian Movement Activist: From Wounded Knee to Standing Rock” on Tuesday, April 4th in Coor 5536 from 2:30 to 4:30.  Refreshments will be provided.  Bill is a long-time activist who has participated in numerous Indigenous initiatives in the national and international arenas since the early 1970s.

ILP Alumni & Friends Awards Ceremony & Reception – Announcing this year’s award recipients!

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Happy to announce this year’s award recipients! Congratulations to Herb Yazzie and Matthew Lee Campbell for their dedication and leadership in Indian Country.

Awards will be presented at the 18th Annual ILP Alumni & Friends Awards Ceremony & Reception to be held April 6, 2017 (5-7:30 p.m.) at Shadow Lounge, Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. We hope you will join us to celebrate their recognition! Don’t forget to send your RSVP to ILP@asu.edu by March 30, 2017.