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7th Annual ASU NALSA Golf Tournament

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Join us or Sponsor ASU NALSA,

I am writing on behalf of the Arizona State University Native American Law Student Association  (NALSA), who will be hosting their 7th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday,  November 3, 2012.  We are proud to announce the event will take place at Gila River Indian  Community’s Whirlwind Golf Club, at the Wild Horse Pass Casino and Resort in Chandler, Arizona.  We respectfully request your support for this event.

NALSA’s activities and funds benefit many tribes, peoples and entities throughout Arizona and  the United States as our students have come from all across the country.  As an organization,  NALSA assists students in developing strong legal skills in the practice of Indian law, thus facilitating better advocacy on behalf of Indian tribes and Native people.  Annually, ASU NALSA  uses the fund from the tournament to bring together students, judges, lawyers, and other professionals from across the country to compete, network, and share ideas about the dynamic  field of Indian Law.  This year we will be using funds to establish a book scholarship for future law students.  Moreover, proceeds from our tournament fund our membership’s attendance of  the Federal Indian Law Conference (“Fed Bar”) in Santa Fe, New Mexico, bring speakers to campus, and go towards various outreach projects with local youth, both Native and non-Native.

There are five ways you can support our efforts:

1) Making a monetary contribution;
2) Sponsoring a golf hole. Companies can sponsor a hole for a donation of $150. We will  place the company logo on a uniform banner at one of the 18 holes;
3) Sponsoring the golf tournament. Your company or business will be named as one of  the golf tournament sponsors on all documents at the tournament for a donation of $500;
4) Making donations for prizes. These may be in the form of money, merchandise, or gift certificates for use at a business, hotels, golf courses, restaurants etc.; and
5) Playing in the tournament. Individual players as well as groups of any size are welcome; we will try our best to keep your group together if it is not already in a team of four.

NALSA is non-profit organization incorporated in Arizona, and is currently pursuing 501(c)(3) status.  Should you decide to provide sponsorship, please send your contribution to:

ASU NALSA
Attn: Connie Goudreau
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
P.O. Box 877906
Tempe, Arizona 85287-7906

If you have any questions, please contact Connie at (262) 366–2934 or
Connie.Goudreau@gmail.com

Please feel free to distribute these forms (this email) to all parties who may be interested in giving support.

Thank you for your time,

Lucas LaRose
Governor 15th Circuit,
American Bar Association, Law Student Division
President,
Native American Law Students’ Association, ASU Chapter
J.D. Candidate 2013
Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Cell:(712) 574-0018

ILP Alumni and Friends Mixer in Washington, D.C. / Oct 18

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Please join us for an informal happy hour in Washington DC.  Ten ASU students are travelling to DC next week to take a class, Federal Advocacy for the Tribal Client, with Professor Artman.  We thought it might be fun to get everyone together while we are in town.  We would love to see you if you can get away for a while.   Details are below.  Please feel free to share with friends of the program.

We will provide appetizers and one round of drinks – please join us!

If possible, a RSVP would be appreciated to Ann Marie at downes8687@msn.com or text at 949-500-4093.

DATE:    Thursday, October 18th, 2012
TIME:     6:00 p.m.
PLACE:  Buffalo Billiards (Dupont Circle Metro Stop)
1330 19th St NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-331-7665
http://dc.buffalobilliards.com/

Ann Marie Downes
Interim Executive Director

Job Opening – ASU Indian Legal Program Director

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To Apply:
https://www.asu.edu/go/employment/?auth=guest&jobid=29213&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

ASU Indian Legal Program Director
Job ID:  29213
Job Title:  Director
Posted Rate of Pay
$71,938 – $80,000 per year; DOE

Duties and Responsibilities

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law seeks a dynamic individual for the position of Director for the Indian Legal Program.  Under limited administrative direction, the successful candidate will perform work of considerable difficulty in coordinating the Indian Legal Program’s conferences and symposia, newsletter and other periodic reports, student recruitment and financial aid activities as well as all fundraising and grant management for the ILP. The ILP Director reports to the Dean.  Duties may include but are not limited the following:

Recruits Native American law students and students interested in Indian Law; assists with the retention and support of students in the Indian Legal Program; and performs outreach activities with Native American communities; assists in the administration of financial aid for students affiliated with the Program; assists in administering the Certificate Program in Indian Law; writes grants and provides research and support on grant applications and completes grant reports; develops and oversees ILP budget; develops a fundraising plan and coordinates all fundraising activities for the ILP and the various scholarship accounts associated with the ILP; handles inquiries about programs; assists with locating and communicating with speakers for conferences and symposia; assists with planning the structure of conferences and symposia; assists in preparing reports on and proceedings of conferences or symposia; principal responsibility for preparing a Program newsletter and annual report; prepares and places press releases and notices publicizing programs; identifies issues which may impact the department, resolves problems and issues affecting the department, and directs measures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the department; confers with university officials, program directors, budget administrators, external advisory boards and/or staff to make determinations for budget development, strategic planning, requests, and management analysis and accountability reports; develops long- and short-range goals for the ILP and makes sure those goals strategically align with overall goals of University; oversees and participates in the hiring, training and evaluation of ILP staff; determines and takes appropriate corrective action and discipline including termination of staff; acts as liaison with faculty, advisors, administrators and staff from both the university and external agencies; prepares complex reports, documents, and correspondence; ability to serve as an instructor for education and training opportunities offered by ILP or its partners.

DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM; occasional weekends and evenings.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment and eight (8) years of related administrative experience, including five (5) years of supervisory experience; OR,Twelve (12) years of related administrative experience, including five (5) years of supervisory experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

Evidence of a  J.D. and experience practicing law. Experience in: working in an academic environment; organizational and interpersonal skills;  administrative and managerial experience, including budgeting; working with Native American students and communities;  grant writing and grant management; fundraising and event planning. Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills.

Department Statement/Gen Info

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law is part of Arizona State University, one of the premier metropolitan public research universities in the nation with more than 70,000 undergraduate and graduate students on four campuses in metropolitan Phoenix. ASU maintains a tradition of academic excellence in core disciplines and has become an important global center for innovative interdisciplinary teaching and research. The College of Law is committed to building the new gold standard for public legal education in the 21st century and is developing a four-pronged initiative to broaden the scope, reshape the curriculum, embrace transdisciplinary legal education and connect the law school and the world.  The College has a large, nationally acclaimed faculty with a tradition of high standards in both teaching and research.  This is a law school that is looking to set new standards for excellence, access, and impact.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Standard Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 70,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation’s fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

Arizona State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Close Date

Initial close date is August 29, 2012.  Applications will continue to be accepted and considered every 3 weeks thereafter until the search is closed.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 11:59pm Arizona time on the day indicated.

REQUESTED MATERIAL MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT.

Complete the required information and attach a single Word or PDF document, which includes:
1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Three professional references (names, addresses and phone numbers)

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position. If you need assistance applying for this job, please contact our customer service center at 855-278-5081.

ASU does not pay candidates for travel expenses associated with interviewing, unless otherwise indicated by the department at the time of call for interview.

To Apply:
https://www.asu.edu/go/employment/?auth=guest&jobid=29213&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crow Tribe of Indians – Staff Attorney Job Posting

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STAFF ATTORNEY: Crow Tribe of Indians, Office of Legal Counsel.

Full-time in-house attorney, Crow Agency, MT. 3+ years experience preferred. Candidates must be admitted to practice law on the Crow Reservation and in the State of Montana or be willing and able to obtain admission through the next available bar examination(s). Candidates should have strong research and writing skills and respect for and familiarity with Native American and Crow tribal law, culture, and history. General and flexible practice areas include Indian gaming and various tribal governmental legal issues. Salary DOE. Position open until filled. Crow Tribal and Native American preference apply. Please submit cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references to: Office of Legal Counsel, Crow Tribe, ATTN: Heather Whitemanrunshim, P.O. Box 340, Crow Agency, MT 59022, or email heatherw@crownations.net. All applications confidential.

 

Crow Tribe of Indians – Child Protection Attorney Job Posting

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 CHILD PROTECTION ATTORNEY: Crow Tribe of Indians, Office of Legal Counsel

Full-time in-house attorney in the area of child protection law, Crow Agency, MT. Experience preferred. Candidates must be admitted to practice law on the Crow Reservation and in the State of Montana or be willing and able to obtain admission through the next available bar examination(s). Candidates should have strong research and writing skills, respect for and familiarity with Native American and Crow tribal law, culture, and history, and working knowledge of child protection law and practice and the Indian Child Welfare Act. Must be an aggressive advocate, with time management skills and ability to maintain calendars in multiple courts. Day to day practice includes interaction with social workers from Tribal, State, and Federal jurisdictions, as well as contact with the community. Job duties include preparation and presentation at the Tribal level of all filings related to child protection issues; representation of the Tribal interest in state dependency cases and addressing sovereignty issues relating to ICWA. Position also entails regular involvement with law enforcement and prosecution. Salary DOE. Position open until filled. Crow Tribal and Native American preference apply. Please submit cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references to: Office of Legal Counsel, Crow Tribe, ATTN: Heather Whitemanrunshim, P.O. Box 340, Crow Agency, MT 59022, or email heatherw@crownations.net. All applications confidential.

 

Arizona Lawyers Among Those Who Advocate on Judicial Vacancies

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AZ Attorney blog, May 8, 2012

http://azatty.wordpress.com/2012/05/08/arizona-lawyers-among-those-who-advocate-on-judicial-vacancies/

Yesterday, approximately 150 lawyers and other legal leaders traveled to Washington DC to speak on the need to fill judicial vacancies. Some Arizona lawyers participated in the event on Capitol Hill and at the White House.

As the BLT Blog reported: [etc]

And here is a release we received regarding the local attorneys and their trip East:

Arizona Community Leaders, Legal Experts and Advocates to Meet with White House On Judicial Vacancy Crisis

WASHINGTON, DC – Four Arizona community leaders, advocates and legal experts will travel to the nation’s capital on Monday, May 7, to meet with White House officials about the vacancy crisis in America’s federal courts. Nationwide, one in nine federal judgeships are vacant. Nearly one out of every ten federal judgeships remains vacant, and 250 million Americans live in a community with a courtroom vacancy.

Arizona’s courts are reeling from two judicial emergencies while Senators McCain and Kyl refuse to allow a hearing on nominee Rosemary Márquez, a former Pima County Public Defender and former assistant federal public defender.

Even worse, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which serves the entire West, has three nominees who have been approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee and are waiting for a floor vote – Paul Watford, Andrew David Hurwitz, and Jacqueline Nguyen.

Local invitees to the White House meeting include:

  • Lou Hollingsworth, Partner, Hollingsworth Kelly
  • Stan Lubin, Member, American Constitution Society Judicial Nominations Task Force
  • Nick Enoch, Member, American Constitution Society Judicial Nominations Task Force
  • Patty Ferguson, National President, National Native American Bar Association

They will join approximately 150 individuals from 27 states in a day of discussions with White House staff. A deal between Senate Republicans and Democrats to allow judicial nominations to proceed in the Senate expires May 7th, and the advocates are urging the Senate to hold final up-or-down votes on all pending nominees.

After the White House meeting, participants will visit the offices of Senators McCain and Kyl to urge them to work to end the delays that have plagued the Senate confirmation process since the beginning of the Obama presidency.

Oklahomans Urge Action on Federal Judicial Nominees

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Political and government coverage from NewsOK Posted by Chris Casteel on May 7, 2012M at 3:44 pm

http://blog.newsok.com/politics/2012/05/07/oklahomans-urge-action-on-federal-judicial-nominees/

Three prominent Oklahomans visited the White House and Capitol Hill on Monday to urge Senate confirmation of federal judicial nominees. The process of approving judges to the federal bench often slows in the months leading up to a presidential election as lawmakers from the party out of power sometimes stall action in hopes that they’ll win the White House and get a chance to replace the nominees with their own.

Former U.S. Attorney Dan Webber, former Seminole Nation Chief Enoch Kelly Haney and Jeremy Aliason, executive director of the National Native American Bar Association, went first to the White House to meet with Attorney General Eric Holder and White House counsel Kathy Ruemmler about the vacancy rate.

They then went to Capitol Hill to meet with representatives from the offices of Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Muskogee, and Jim Inhofe, R-Tulsa.

The Oklahoma senators have cleared two nominees from the state for a hearing: Robert E. Bacharach, a federal magistrate judge in Oklahoma City who has been nominated for a seat on the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, and John E. Dowdell, a Tulsa attorney who has been nominated for a U.S. district judgeship in Tulsa.

The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on Wednesday that includes a look at Bacharach and Dowdell.

Webber said the Oklahomans asked that the senators be pro-active in pushing for full Senate action on the Oklahoma nominees if they are approved by the committee.

Webber said Haney also advocated at the White House for more Native American nominees for positions around the country.