Dallin Maybee (2011) won best of show for Native American Clothing for the children’s outfit he created for his one year old daughter. Congrats Dallin!

See details at link below:

http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/clothingblurb

NCAIED Announces 2011 Native American 40 Under 40 – including Charles Galbraith(Navajo)

Deputy Associate Director, Office of Intergovernmental Relations and Public Engagement

Office of President Barak Obama

Washington DC

See link below for the article:

http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2011/08/ncaied-announces-2011-native-american-40-under-40/

Rodina Cave (’01) recently joined the Sutin Thayer & Brown law firm in Albuquerque, NM. Rodina has extensive experience in the areas of Indian Law and complex litigation. She has represented Indian tribes and tribal entities in administrative and regulatory proceedings, in environmental matters, on tribal governance issues and on economic development projects. Rodina currently chairs the Indian Law Section of the New Mexico State Bar and serves as adjunct faculty at the University of New Mexico School of Law.Congratulations! http://www.sutinfirm.com/lawyer.asp?rcc

Joe Sarcinella (’09) recently accepted a new position with the Navajo Nation Washington DC office as a Legislative Associate. Congratulations Joe!

Javier Ramos (’97) has rejoined and Tana Fitzpatrick (’08) has joined the Gila River Law Office.

Jennifer Giff (’95) has joined the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community as Senior Counsel-Corporate/Enterprise.

Congratulations to Peter Larson (’02) for making partner at Lewis and Roca!

Congratulations to Steve Bodmer (’06)! Steve recently changed jobs. His new title is Deputy General Counsel for the Pechanga Indian Reservation.

Congrats to Chris Clark Deschene (’05) – Last night Chris won the primary election for Arizona Secretary of State!

Congrats to Diandra Benally (’05) – Diandra was just selected to be President of the Navajo Navajo Bar Association!

Congrats to Liz (Cheney) Medicine Crow (’05) – Liz was honored by Bridge Builders of Alaska for her work in finding a respectful long-term way to address a racist comment.

The ILP Faculty and Staff are proud of each of you!