{"id":10315,"date":"2021-03-04T23:33:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T23:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsletters.asucollegeoflaw.com\/ilp\/?p=10315"},"modified":"2021-08-12T00:57:04","modified_gmt":"2021-08-12T00:57:04","slug":"setting-the-bar-stacy-leeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsletters.asucollegeoflaw.com\/ilp\/2021\/03\/04\/setting-the-bar-stacy-leeds\/","title":{"rendered":"Progress, Power, Purpose: Stacy Leeds"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In celebrating \u201cWomen\u2019s History Month,\u201d we turned to some of the women of the ILP to shed light on Native women legal professionals and advocates in this Progress, Power, Purpose <\/em>series. Newest to the ILP Family, Indian law scholar Stacy Leeds brings her extraordinary experiences and ideas to shape the future: first Indigenous woman to lead a law school, Dean Emeritus of the University of Arkansas School of Law, first woman to serve as a Justice on the Cherokee Nation Supreme Court. She is currently a Muscogee (Creek) Nation district court judge and an appellate court judge for Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. Having paved the way for Native women in different areas, why not consult with this fierce Oklahoma Cherokee woman? Amid a global crisis, this visionary created her blog\u2014IndigenousWell<\/a>\u2014as a platform of much-needed inclusion and to propel Indigenous women professionals and the balance work of health and wellness.<\/p>\n

Q: What does your current position entail?<\/strong>
A:<\/strong> Teaching, writing, helping to advance the mission of the Law School and the ILP<\/p>\n\n

Q: Were you always interested in this kind of work?<\/strong>
A:<\/strong> Indian law has always been an interest, but I never would have predicted the many directions my work would take<\/p>\n\n

Q: What advice do you have for Native American women who want to work in this area?<\/strong>
A:<\/strong> Always be respectful and supportive of others. Never underestimate the value in your reputation and your network.<\/p>\n\n

Q: What is your proudest career moment?<\/strong>
A:<\/strong> It\u2019s the many moments when former students exceed their own expectations. It is very powerful to witness a big change in someone\u2019s life trajectory and know you played an important role in that.<\/p>\n\n

Q: Is there anything you’ve learned after graduating law school that you wished you learned in class?<\/strong>
A:<\/strong> The complexity of what it takes to be a really great advocate. The strategy, the big picture, the importance of knowing when to be bold and when to be reserved. Law school is a great start, but there are many things that come with experience and maturity.<\/p>\n\n

Q: What is the most valuable lesson you learned in the classroom that has helped you in your career?<\/strong>
A:<\/strong> Critical thinking skills coupled with the ability to communicate. It\u2019s why law school graduates will always have the benefit of diverse career opportunities.<\/p>\n\n

Q: Who are three Native American women law professionals and\/or advocates who should be on our radar right now?
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