Category Archives: Alumni

ILP/NALSA Graduation – 5/16/9 at 5:00 p.m.

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On behalf of the Indian Legal Program and the Native American Law Students Association, I would like to invite alumni and friends of the program to attend the ILP/NALSA graduation reception on Saturday, May 16th at 5:00 p.m.

The event will take place in the College of Law Rotunda. Dinner will be served. Please RSVP to Sunny Larson at Sunny.larson@asu.edu by May 8th.

NABA-AZ Golf Tournament

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All,

I would like to thank everyone for the great show of support to make this year’s Native American Bar Association of Arizona Golf Tournament a success. I want to remind everyone that the tournament is this Sunday March 22, 2009 at the Whirlwind Golf Club in Chandler starting at 1pm. This event is sponsored by the Gila River Indian Community, with support from the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community and Fennemore Craig.

I have attached a registration form for anyone who would like to come out and support our organization that has not already registered for the event. This year’s event contests and prizes include:

1. A long drive contest with 2 tickets to a major sporting event (MLB, NFL, NHL, NASCAR, PGA or NBA).

2. A closest-to-the-pin contest with a prize of 2 tickets to an MLB, NFL, NHL, NASCAR, PGA or NBA event.

3. Four first place prizes consisting of a 4 day/3 night vacation package including Vegas, Orlando and Hawaii.

4. Four second place prizes consisting of a 3 Day/2 Night Vacation Package including Hawaii, Orlando and Vegas.

5. A fully-insured $50,000 Shootout. If a player makes the shot, we pay the $50,000 prize. (FOR THE 1ST 4 GOLFERS THAT REGISTER FOR THE SHOOTOUT)

6. A “Guaranteed Winner” Putting Contest with a 5-Day Carnival Cruise for 2 as the prize.

7. An “Outdoorsman” Hole-in-One Prize Package. (ON EACH PAR 3)

Please feel free to call me if you have any questions or concerns, I look forward to seeing you all out there and having a great tournament!

Best,

Steve

Steve M. Bodmer
Rosette & Associates, PC
565 W. Chandler Blvd., Suite 212
Chandler, AZ 85225
Phone: 480.889.8990
Mobile: 480.241.4701
Fax: 480.889.8997

Speaker Morgan Thanks Nakai (’03) for Services

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Speaker Morgan thanks Katosha Nakai for services to the Navajo Nation

Nakai becomes policy advisor to Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer

PHOENIX — The Honorable Speaker Lawrence T. Morgan thanked Katosha Nakai, lobbyist for the Navajo Nation, during a special recognition gathering held in her honor at the Lewis & Roca LLC law firm on March 4. Nakai, an attorney, was recently selected by Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer as her policy advisor for tribal affairs — a position previously held by Marnie Hodahkwen under former Gov. Janet Napolitano’s administration. Nakai (NAAH-KYE), Choctaw from Oklahoma, has been working with the Navajo Nation since 2005 as the lobbyist and liaison between the Navajo Nation and the state of Arizona, including the governor’s office. One hallmark project she was instrumental with was the $2 million appropriation for Dilkon District Court. The $2 million was split into two appropriations — $1 million in 2006 and another in 2007. It was nearly a year ago that the Judiciary Committee held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new multi-purpose building. The building was made possible through a collaborative effort between the state of Arizona, the Judiciary Committee, the legislative, judicial and executive branches of the Navajo Nation — a project that received matching funding from the tribe. Construction is currently in progress for the facility and will be ready by this summer. The 14,000 square-foot facility, designed to reflect Navajo customs, is being constructed on 2.3 acres on the corner of milepost 55 on Navajo Route 15 in Dilkon, Ariz. Nakai was very influential in securing funds for the facility with Arizona Sen. Albert Hale (D-Window Rock) and former State Rep. Albert Tom (D-Chambers) spearheading the funding request from the state of Arizona. Speaker Morgan said, “Mrs. Nakai has been extremely influential in securing vitally needed funding for the Navajo Nation — we are thankful for her services. The Navajo Nation will look forward to continuing its working relationship with Nakai and Governor Brewer’s administration.” Kee Allen Begay Jr. (Many Farms/Round Rock), appointed by Speaker Morgan to serve on the Intergovernmental Relations Committee task force on state affairs, worked with Nakai on various issues affecting the Arizona portion of the Navajo Nation. “I express my sincere appreciation for Mrs. Nakai’s tireless work on behalf of the Navajo Nation, especially our Legislative Branch,” Begay said. “Nakai advocated for the Nation on all issues with the Arizona State Legislature and with the governor’s office. She served Navajo unquestionably above what was requested of her — she helped to make our Dilkon District Court a reality.” Nakai is a graduate of Arizona State University College of Law and currently resides in Phoenix with her husband Errol Nakai (Navajo) and their two daughters.

Upcoming College of Law events

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Statutory Interpretation from Blackstone to Scalia and Beyond – CLE
Friday, February 6, 20092:00 PM – 5:00 PMDowntown Justice Center
620 W. Jackson St.
Phoenix, AZ More Information

Utah Alumni Reception
Friday, February 6, 2009
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Hosted by Alumnus Gordon Campbell, Esq. College of Law Class Year 1972
At the Law Firm of Parsons Behle & Latimer, PLC 201 South Main Street, Suite 1800
Salt Lake City, UT 84111 RSVP for Event

DNA Database Woes and the Birthday Problem
Speaker: David Kaye, Professor of Law, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 200912:10 PM – 1:00 PM Armstrong Hall, Room 114
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law

2nd Annual William C. Canby Lecture
Speaker: Diane Enos, President of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Tuesday, February 17, 20094:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Armstrong Hall, Great Hall
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
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1st Annual Edward J. Shoen Leading Scholars Lecture
Speaker: Paul H. Robinson, Colin S. Diver Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Law SchoolThursday, Feb. 26, 200912:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Armstrong Hall, Great HallSandra Day O’Connor College of Law
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The Importance of Intellectual Property in Advancing Science
Speaker: Rod Fuller, Esq., Fennemore Craig
Thursday, Feb. 26, 200912:10 PM – 1:00 PM Armstrong Hall, Room 114
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law

Health Care Entrepreneurism: Legal Challenges
Speaker: Dr. John Shufeldt, NextCare
Tuesday, March 3, 200912:10 PM – 1:00 PM Armstrong Hall, Room 114
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
2009 Rocky Mountain Legal Writing ConferenceMarch 13-15, 2009 Armstrong HallSandra Day O’Connor College of LawMore Information

Arizona Supreme Court Oral Arguments
Tuesday, March 24, 20098:30 AM – 1:30 PM Armstrong Hall, Great Hall
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law

John P. Morris Memorial Lecture
Topic: The Meaning of the Obama Candidacy to Lawyers of Color and to all Americans
Tuesday, March 31, 20095:00 PM – 6:30 PM Armstrong Hall, Faculty Center
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law

Indian Legal Program Alumni & Friends Reception
Thursday, April 2, 20095:30 PM – 7:00 PM Buffalo Thunder Resort & CasinoSante Fe, NM
For more information, please contact Kate Rosier at 480-965-6204

Forensic Science for the 21st Century: The National Academy Sciences Report and Beyond
April 3-4, 2009
Armstrong Hall
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
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13th Annual Willard H. Pedrick Lecture
Speaker: The Honorable Harry T. Edwards, Senior Circuit Judge, Chief Judge Emeritus of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Friday, April 3, 20091:00 PM – 2:00 PM Armstrong Hall, Great HallSandra Day O’Connor College of Law

Class of 1998 Reunion
Saturday, April 4, 20096:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Old Main
Arizona State University
For information please contact Ann Snider at 480-965-5290 or ann.snider@asu.edu

Hooked: Legal and Ethical Implications of Recent Advances in Alcohol and Drug Addiction Research Conference
Friday, April 10, 2009
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sandra Day O’Connor U.S. Courthouse
401 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ
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