Conference Registration Special

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Indian Country’s Winning Hand: 20 Years of IGRA Conference Special
Conference Registrants and Pathbreakers Nominators
get a chance to win 2 complimentary tickets to the Pathbreakers Banquet!

Each registration and nomination made online from April 9 – 14th, or at the FBA Indian Law Conference, April 10 -11 at ASU’s Indian Legal Program exhibit table, will qualify for the drawing. Nominations must include a statement of 1,000 words or less describing the nominee’s distinguished accomplishments and contributions to Indian gaming. The winner will be selected in a random drawing on April 21 and the winners will be notified by email. Come join our Full House…

Conference Special on Continuing Legal Education (CLE) DVD sets!

Conference Special – 25% savings on DVD orders placed at the FBA Indian Law Conference, April 10 -11 at ASU’s Indian Legal Program exhibit table.

For more information: Visit: www.law.asu.edu/ilp

Job: SRPMIC Court Administrator

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Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Scottsdale, Arizona
Court Administrator

$72,875 – $ 103,848 per annum (Full Range)

Description: Under general direction of the Community Manager or designated Assistant Community Manger, plans, directs and supervises the administrative functions and operations of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Court. Directs, manages and supervises the activities of the court staff and handles complex administrative matters for the Court (s) in a highly competent and responsible manner.

Qualification: : Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Pre-Law, or a related area in Indian Justice and Indian Judiciaries, plus three years of highly responsible court administrative support work in a court or law office.

SUBMIT OFFICIAL SRPMIC APPLICATION OR RESUME TO: SRPMIC -Human Resources, 10,005 E. Osborn Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85256

For full job description and to download our application, please visit our website: www.srpmicjobs.com

JOB: Tohono O’odham Legislative Attorney’s Office

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Contact: Katrina Leon

Tohono O’odham Legislative Attorney’s Office
P.O. Box 837
Sells, Arizona 85634
Phone: 520-383-5260 Ext. 123
Fax: 520-383-5247

AcceptingCalls: Yes
JobTitle: Assistant Legislative Attorney
Salary: $85,837.00
Hours: 8:00 – 5:00

Description: Under direction of Legislative Attorney, provides legal advice and representation for the Legislative Council and standing committees on a wide range of issues affecting the Tohono O?odham Nation; works with federal and state officials as well as advocacy groups, other tribes, private individuals and entities; maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive. See attached Job Description.

Experience: Must have Bar Passage
Submit: Resume,Cover Letter,Writing Sample,References
SendBy: Fax,Email
Deadline: Open until filled

Clinton to present at Indian Country Statute Conference

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Professor Robert Clinton will present at the Indian Country Statute Conference: 60 years later in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 12, 2008. Professor Clinton will be on the first panel of the day titled “Historical Background”. This panel will provide a brief historical background of the statute, as well as an overview of doctrines pertaining to the diminishment of Indian country.

Tsosie presents at SMU Energy Conference

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Announcing the William P. Clements Center for Southwest Studies
2008 Annual Public Symposium
Indians & Energy:Exploitation and Opportunity in the American Southwest
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Dallas Hall, McCord Auditorium, 3rd Floor
Southern Methodist University
3225 University Blvd.,
Dallas, Texas 75205
The story of Native Americans and energy development in the Southwest is complicated and on-going. This symposium offers a variety of perspectives, with implications that loom large for the future of energy tribes and the nation as a whole. Secondary teachers and community college professors may earn up to seven CEU hours of continuing education credit for attendance. Certificate will be received at the end of the last session.
For more information or to register online, please go to http://smu.edu/swcenter/Energy.htm or call 214-768-3684.
Clements Center for Southwest Studies
Southern Methodist University
Dallas Hall #356
P.O. Box 750176
Dallas, TX 75275-0176
214-768-3684
(fax) 214-768-4129

Tsosie Honored by UCLA

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UCLA’s Native Nations Law & Policy Center invites you to our second annual Student/Alumni Reception at the Federal Bar Association’s Indian Law Conference

We will be honoring Professor Rebecca Tsosie, Class of 1990, with UCLA School of Law’s Native Nations Distinguished Alumnus Award in recognition of her distinguished contributions as a scholar, teacher, and visionary thinker in the field of Indian law.

Please join us for refreshments and socializing with classmates, friends, and current students and faculty.

Summer Rose
UCLA School Of Law
Tribal Learning Community & Educational Exchange
Box 951476
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 206-1193
(310) 206-1234 Fax

Indian Country Statute: 60 Years Later

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INDIAN COUNTRY STATUTE: 60 YEARS LATER

The American Indian Law Center, Inc., the University of New Mexico School of Law, the Nordhaus Law Firm, LLP, and the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Inc. cordially invite you to attend the Indian Country Statute: 60 Years Later symposium. The symposium will discuss issues facing Indian tribes concerning the jurisdictional status of tribal lands sixty years after the enactment of the Indian Country Statute.

Indian law attorneys and academics from throughout the country will provide a comprehensive review of the status of Indian Country in various regions of the U.S. The symposium has been approved by NM MCLE for 5 hours of General CLE credit plus one hour of professional credit. The professionalism credit will discuss alternatives to litigation, with particular emphasis on tribal-state relations. This event will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2008 from 8:30 to 5:00 pm at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.

The brochure is attached. The program information and registration form is also available at the UNM School of Law website: http://lawschool.unm.edu/announcements/indian-statute-60/symposium.php

If you have any additional questions regarding the program, please contact Claire Conrad at UNM School of Law at (505) 277-0080.

Alumni News: Zachary Cain (’00)

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Zachary Cain (’00) has joined Mariscal Weeks McIntyre & Friedlander in Phoenix. Zach has over seven years’ experience in criminal defense mattersa and government investigations, including trial experience in both state and federal courts. Previously, he was a senior attorney for the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office and an assistant federal defender in the District of Montana.

JOB: Salt River Indian Community General Counsel

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Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Scottsdale, Arizona
General Counsel $137,483 – $ 206,227 per annum (Full Range)

Description: Under the administrative direction of the Community Council, serves as the chief legal advisor, representative and counselor to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC or Community) government, including all departments, divisions, enterprises and other entities. Ensures that applicable laws are followed so that tribal sovereignty is protected and enhanced. Provides assistance to avoid or prevent legal disputes and litigation and protects the Community’s legal interests. Supervises, administers, and oversees all legal services for the Community. This is treated as an FLSA exempt job class.

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree and graduate of an accredited law school, with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience practicing law which included some experience in at least three or more of the following areas: federal Indian law, employment law, commercial transactions, gaming law, leasing, and planning and zoning, A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience and some experience/familiarity with executive, legislative, and judicial functions of tribal government is also required.

Special Requirement: Must be a member in good standing of a State Bar, preferably the Arizona State Bar, and must be eligible to be or admitted to practice in Federal District Court. Must have no outstanding contempt citation from any court. If not licensed and certified by the Arizona State Bar as of the date of hiring, employment shall be conditioned on successful completion and passing of the Arizona State Bar exam within one (1) year of the date of hire.

SUBMIT OFFICIAL SRPMIC APPLICATION OR RESUME TO: SRPMIC -Human Resources, 10,005 E. Osborn Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85256

For full job description and to download our application, please visit our website: www.srpmicjobs.com