“Implications for the Future of Indigenous Peoples and Natives Nations”
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Navajo Nation Law 2014 CLE Conference – Oct 24, 2014 – Early Bird Registration ends tomorrow 10/01 at 5 pm.
Navajo Nation Law 2014 CLE Conference – Oct 24, 2014 – Early Bird Registration ends tomorrow 10/01 at 5 pm. Get your required annual Navajo Bar CLE credits here. New Mexico MCLE approval pending.
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Professor Robert N. Clinton receives the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Native American Bar Association of Arizona
Congratulations to ILP’s Professor Robert N. Clinton who received the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Native American Bar Association of Arizona last Saturday at the 6th Annual NABA-AZ – The Seven Generations Annual Awards Dinner & Silent Auction.
Quote from Carole E. Goldberg, UCLA Law, Jonathan D. Varat Distinguished Professor of Law, Vice Chancellor, Academic Personnel. B.A. Smith College, 1968, J.D. Stanford, 1971
In the spirited exchanges over treatment of cases and doctrines, Bob was not shy about expressing his views, and more than held his own with more senior colleagues. His razor sharp analytical powers were on display from the start. It became my lifetime goal to stay on the right side of that blade. Over the next twenty years, I had occasion to learn from Bob’s many law review articles, including his classic explication of Indian country criminal jurisdiction – to this day called a “maze,” a term Bob coined – and his original designation of federal Indian policy as “colonialism.”
Some of the arguments about treatment of particular cases and doctrines, especially arguments between Bob and me, could get intense. Rebecca became very adept at ducking. But it was all done with respect and affection, and out of concern to make the casebook the best possible instrument for teaching federal Indian law. We even included a tribal court opinion that Bob had written, and proceeded to critique it in the Notes.
Congrats also goes out to the following ILP Alums:
Community Service Award: Diane Enos, President, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (Class of 1992)
NABA-AZ Member of the Year: Diandra D. Benally, Assistant General Counsel, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation (Class of 2005)
Kevin Gover – Moving beyond the “imaginary Indians” perception
Please see the Washington Post article about Kevin Gover – Moving beyond the “imaginary Indians” perception.
Kevin Gover – Moving beyond the “imaginary Indians” perception at http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/fred-hiatt-moving-beyond-the-imaginary-indians-perception/2014/09/21/ea1ee614-3f3b-11e4-9587-5dafd96295f0_story.html
Former ASU Law staffer to join Obama Administration in Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs Office
Congratulations to Ann Marie Bledsoe Downes!
The White House appointed Ann Marie Downes, ASU Law Class of 1994 and former executive director of the Indian Legal Program at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, to serve in the assistant secretary’s office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), part of the U.S. Department of the Interior. Downes is now deputy assistant secretary for policy and economic development.
“I’m a big believer in public service,” Downes said about the opportunity to join BIA, where she will work under Assistant Secretary Kevin Washburn. “It was hard to leave my team at ASU, but it was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down. When you get the chance to serve, you take it.”
In her new role, Downes will oversee the Office of Self-Governance and the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development. She also will be a part of a new initiative, the White House Council on Native American Affairs. The council establishes a national policy to ensure that the federal government engages in a government-to-government relationship with federally recognized tribes in a more coordinated and effective manner.
“It’s an active and thriving office,” Downes said. “I see so much progress and positive steps being taken for Indian Country under this administration, and I look forward to continuing that work.”
Downes, a member of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, served as policy adviser for Tribal Affairs under former Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano before joining the Indian Legal Program at ASU.
“Ann Marie has dedicated her entire career to serving the needs of Indian Country, and I could not be more proud of her as she answers this call to public service,” said College of Law Dean Douglas Sylvester. “We are extremely grateful for the work she accomplished as part of the ASU community and wish her the best in her new role.”
Professor Patty Ferguson-Bohnee, faculty director of the Indian Legal Program, said she will miss Downes’ leadership, “but the BIA will now have another incredible lawyer. Although the College of Law will feel the loss, the Indian Legal Program will continue to be the nation’s largest and strongest — and plans already are underway to find Ann Marie’s replacement.”
“The Department of Interior is gaining an invaluable resource with Ann Marie joining their team,” Ferguson-Bohnee added. “With her experience, Ann Marie takes a diverse background of tribal law and policy to an agency that works primarily with Indian tribes on a daily basis.”
Downes is a licensed attorney in California and earned her J.D. from the ASU College of Law in 1994.
https://www.law.asu.edu/News/CollegeofLawNews/TabId/803/ArtMID/7835/ArticleID/4720
Congrats to ILP Alums from the Class of 2006 Steve Bodmer and Courtney Monteiro for being recipients of the 40 under 40 award!
Congrats to ILP Alums from the Class of 2006 Steve Bodmer and Courtney Monteiro for being recipients of the 40 under 40!
The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) is pleased to announce its 2014 “Native American 40 Under 40” award recipients have been selected. This prestigious award recognizes 40 emerging American Indian leaders from across Indian Country who have demonstrated leadership, initiative, and dedication and made significant contributions in business and/or in their community.
http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=e712263dac83bf97d30c607ab&id=5accf007ce
Job Announcement – Associate Attorney (Litigation)
Associate Attorney (Litigation)
Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP (Omaha, NE)
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Attorney |
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Indian/Native American, Litigation |
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Upper Midwest (KS, NE, ND, SD) |
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Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP is a nationwide law firm dedicated to the representation of American Indian tribes and organizations. We represent tribes and tribal entities in a wide spectrum of services including business transactions, litigation and governmental affairs, in many forums, including federal, state, and tribal courts.
We are seeking an experienced litigation attorney for our Omaha, Nebraska office. Minimum qualifications include: Send your resume today with a cover letter, salary requirements, writing sample and law school transcripts (if graduated within the last 5 years) to: ahacker@ndnlaw.com |
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Alum 4-6 yrs exp, Alum 7+ yrs exp, LLM |
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September 16, 2014 |
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October 20, 2014 |
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Ann HackerDirector of Human ResourcesHome office: 3610 North 163rd Plaza Omaha, Ne 68116 We have 10 office locations in 8 states Omaha, Nebraska 68116 United States |
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E-mail, Other (see below) |
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ahacker@ndnlaw.com |
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Send your resume today with a cover letter, salary requirements, writing sample and law school transcripts (if graduated within the last 5 years |
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Cover Letter, Writing Sample, Other Documents |
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Send your resume today with a cover letter, salary requirements, writing sample and law school transcripts (if graduated within the last 5 years |
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2014 Indian Legal Program Graduation Photos
View the 2014 Indian Legal Program Graduation Photos at 2014 https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154203706525157.1073741860.183027465156&type=3
Job Announcement – Associate Attorney Litigation
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY (Litigation)
Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP is a nationwide law firm dedicated to the representation of American Indian tribes and organizations. We represent tribes and tribal entities in a wide spectrum of services including business transactions, litigation and governmental affairs, in many forums, including federal, state, and tribal courts.
We are seeking an experienced litigation attorney for our Omaha, Nebraska office. Minimum qualifications include:
- Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
- Status as an active member in good standing of the bar with any state jurisdiction and willing to obtain licensure in Nebraska
- Minimum of five (5) years of federal, state or tribal litigation related experience or served as a law clerk to a federal court judge
- Familiarity with tribal and Federal Indian law
- Excellent analytical, research and writing abilities
- Ability to work well independently and as a team in a fast paced environmentIn addition to the minimum qualifications, it is strongly preferred that applicants possess the following skills:
- Litigating cases in federal, state or tribal courts or in administrative proceedings
- Preparing pleadings and briefs, taking and defending discovery, conducting hearings and litigating actions or proceedings through trial
- Knowledge of, and skill applying various state court or federal rules of civil procedure and rules of evidence
- Taking depositions and/or conducting other examinations of witnesses
- Effectively communicating with opposing counsel, co-counsel, and federal/state/tribal agency representatives
Your contributions are rewarded with a “Total Compensation Package” including a competitive salary, bonus potential, and excellent benefits.
Send your resume today with a cover letter, salary requirements, writing sample and law school transcripts (if graduated within the last 5 years) to:
Ann Hacker, Director of Human Resources- ahacker@ndnlaw.com – 3610 N 163rd Plaza – Omaha, NE 68116
We will be accepting applications until October 20, 2014
