ILP Welcome Dinner – Next week!

 

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!

ILP Student Summer Update – Brian Curley-Chambers

This summer, Brian Curley-Chambers (rising 3L), interned with the Navajo Nation Department of Justice in Window Rock, AZ. He assisted in preparing Public Comments submitted to the United States Office of Tribal Justice, conducted legal research in various areas of law and Navajo Legislative history, and worked closely with attorneys from the Economic and Community Development Unit, Employment and Litigation Unit, and the Human Services and Government Unit. Brian also drafted internal documents for future internal administrative implementations at the NNDOJ and legal memorandum addressing legal questions posed by the Navajo Nation Council.

 

ILP Student Summer Job Update – James Mowdy

 

This Summer, James Mowdy (rising 3L) externed with the
Navajo Nation Washington Office. He worked with the legislative team conducting public policy research relating to land into trust, antiquities, economic issues, and tribal sovereignty. James received a scholarship to participate in the Native American Contractor Association’s Emerging Native Leader’s Summit 2017 cohort.

NABA-AZ Seven Generations Awards Dinner & Silent Auction – 2017 Honorees

We are pleased to announce that the National Native American Bar Association is honoring Professor Kevin Gover with the Lifetime Achievement Award AND Director Kate Ramsay Rosier with the Member of the Year award!

Congratulations to all 2017 Honorees!

Please save the date! The 9th Annual Seven Generations Dinner and Silent Auction will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, located at 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Chandler, Arizona 85048, Gila River Indian Community.

Please contact Kate Rosier at (480) 362-5409 or Jeff.Harmon@SRPMIC-nsn.gov, for more information.

Registration is now open – Cultures Under Water: Climate Impacts on Tribal Cultural Heritage – Dec. 6-8

Cultures Under Water: Climate Impacts on Tribal Cultural Heritage Conference will be held Wednesday, December 6 – Friday, December 8, 2017 at the Memorial Union, Ventana Ballroom on ASU Tempe campus.

Registration at: law.asu.edu/climateimpacts

Download PDF flyer.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Williams at jennifer.h.williams@asu.edu or 480-727-0420.

ILP Student Summer Job Update – Solveig Parsons

Ladd Gustafson (2L) and Solveig Parsons (3L) are working at SRPMIC Office of the General Counsel. They have written motions and researched a range of topics from leasing and jurisdiction to commercial enterprises and juvenile law. Ladd and Solveig have also shadowed attorneys at multiple ICWA hearings. They have had a great experience of working with amazing attorneys and gaining exposure to different areas of law.

The SRPMIC Office of General Counsel is filled with ILP alumni. The ASU ILP grads include Theresa Rosier (’98), Jennifer Giff (’95), Nicole King (’01), Marnie Hodahkwen (’02), Cheryl Scott (’05), and Mike Mainwald (’13).

ILP Student Summer Job Update – Samantha Oswitch

This summer, Samantha Oswitch (rising 3L), is working as a Judicial Law Clerk for Gila River Indian Community Court. She has had new experiences this summer including observing a full jury trial. She works with the Court Solicitor as well as the Judges. On a daily basis, she help Judges with research, drafting memos, reading documents and providing feedback, and helping draft and edit orders. She has worked on both criminal and civil cases, and she has had the opportunity to see her research cited in Court orders.
Samantha has also had her first solo research assignment when the judge needed an answer before a hearing that was 2 hours later. She has loved her summer job and will be sad to leave.