The Pedrick Lecture, now in its 20th year, is named in honor of Willard H. Pedrick, founding Dean of the Arizona State University College of Law. This year’s lecture,“A Journey in Law & Society,” will be given by William C. Canby Jr. of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and founding faculty member of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.
Rosette LLP is a majority-Indian owned and operated law firm providing legal services to federally-recognized Indian tribes and their governmental entities and agencies nationwide.
We are seeking an attorney for the Firm’s Folsom Office, in Northern California, who has zero to 3 years of relevant experience. Candidates must be a member in good standing of at least the California Bar. Preference will be given to attorneys who are licensed in multiple jurisdictions, as well as those who have established commitment to protecting the interests of federally-recognized Indian Tribes and matters involving Native American heritage, as well as a keen interest and experience in Federal Indian law including the areas of litigation (in tribal, state and federal courts), transactional law, gaming law, internal tribal governance matters, lobbying, water law and/environmental law.
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Please respond with resume, writing sample and cover letter via e-mail to:
Marianne Galli at: mgalli@rosettelaw.com
Another paper by Professor Robert J. Miller was recently added to Social Science Research Network (SSRN) – American Indian Constitutions And Their Influence On The United States Constitution.
Lunch Lecture with Professor Ferguson-Bohnee – March 24 (12:15pm)
Food will be reserved to those who RSVP to ILP@asu.edu. We hope you will join us!
Staff Attorney, Indian Law Practice Group – Montana Legal Services Association
Position Type: Attorney
Description:
| This full-time Staff Attorney position will provide poverty law services to Native American clients, primarily on the Northern Cheyenne and Crow Reservations. Services provided will range from brief counsel and advice, to more extended legal representation. Position will require regular travel to the reservations being served, and occasional travel throughout Montana. This position will handle all aspects of legal representation including client contact, pleading preparation, research, file maintenance, and hearing and trial work. The staff attorney will also participate in MLSA’s statewide initiatives, implement grant and contract requirements through casework and other activities, and foster pro bono involvement with the private bar.
Specific Duties |
Expiration Date: April 1, 2016
Contact: Krista Partridge
616 Helena Ave. Suite 100 Helena, Montana 59601
How To Apply: Send a letter of interest, three professional references, writing sample, and resume to hiring@mtlsa.org.
Additional Documents: Cover Letter, Writing Sample, Other Documents
Requested Document Notes: Send a letter of interest, three professional references, writing sample, and resume to hiring@mtlsa.org. Submission Deadline: Screening of applicants will begin on March 18, 2016 and the position will remain open until filled.
Tribal Court Trial Skills – June 6-8, 2016
Register today!
For more information, see conference webpage – http://conferences.asucollegeoflaw.com/tribalcourt2016/
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Legal Director will lead and expand the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Arizona’s legal program, including developing and litigating high-impact cases and managing the legal department. The Legal Director will be responsible for setting the overall legal strategy to advance the ACLU of Arizona’s mission, as well as handling the day-to-day management of legal staff, volunteers and cooperating attorneys. As a critical member of the organization’s senior management team, the Legal Director will provide strategic leadership on both litigation and non-litigation legal advocacy in priority areas of immigrants’ rights, voting rights, reproductive rights and LGBT equality. In addition, the Legal Director works in close coordination with our policy, outreach, and communications team, as well as with the national ACLU staff, to advance advocacy goals.
Application Procedure:
Please submit a cover letter to info@acluaz.org that illustrates your commitment to civil liberties and civil rights, a current resume, a legal writing sample, and contact information for three professional references. Include “Legal Director Search” in the subject line and specify how you heard about the posting. No phone calls or walk-ins, please.
Hard copy materials may also be sent to the attention of “Legal Director Search,” ACLU of Arizona, P.O. Box 17148, Phoenix, AZ 85011.
Deadline: March 20, 2016 although applications received after this date may be considered until the position is filled.
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In case you missed the ILP Alumni Career Panel featuring Kiyoko Patterson (2003), Monica Garcia (2002), and Verrin Kewenvoyouma (2004) earlier this afternoon, you may listen to the audio recording.
Announcing the 17th Annual ILP Alumni & Friends Awards Ceremony & Reception to be held April 7, 2016 (5-7 p.m.) at Shadow Lounge, Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. We hope to see you there!
Friendly reminder – Don’t forget to nominate your classmates for the ILP alumni awards. These will be given out at the ILP mixer at Fed Bar. Awards will be presented at the ILP Alumni Reception at Fed Bar on April 7th at Talking Sticks Resort. (See nominations details – 2016 ILP Alumni Awards Nominations). Nominations due Monday, February 29th! Nomination materials should be sent by email to: Kate.Rosier@asu.edu.