September 2007
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Williams Kastner in the NewsDebora Juarez, Chair of the Tribal Practice Team, was recently quoted by the Puget Sound Business Journal in an article titled,"Indian Nations Provide New Client Base for Firms." Quoting Debora, the article explains: "Tribal legal needs have exploded in the years since the 'BC' (before casinos) days, noted veteran tribal practice attorney (and Blackfeet Nation member) Debora Juarez. . . . Some are focused on infrastructure development, others on oil, gas and mineral rights. 'It now goes way beyond treaty enforcement and protection of natural resources.'" Gabe Galanda was appointed Chair of the Gaming Law Committee to the American Bar Association's (ABA) Business Law Section, in August. Gabe also recently co-authored the Tribal Court Litigation chapter to a best-selling corporate litigation desk book published by the ABA. Through his active leadership and involvement, Gabe seeks to help provide a voice for Native lawyers, Indian gaming attorneys and Indian Country within the 400,000-member American Bar Association. Julio Carranza successfully obtained a dismissal on behalf of a tribally-owned company that was sued in Tulalip Tribal Court in a personal injury action arising at the Tulalip Casino. Julio also recently addressed the National Inter-tribal Tax Alliance at its 9th Annual Meeting in Oklahoma, with regard to developments in Northwest tribal cigarette taxation litigation and policy. Digital MediaGabe Galanda recently participated in a broadcast forum hosted by Native Nations Institute Radio, which convened a group of tribal leaders and Indian law experts in Tucson to discuss tribal sovereign immunity and the need for Native nations to approach the issue strategically. Gabe spoke along with tribal visionaries Citizen Potawatomi Nation Chairman Rocky Barrett, University of Arizona law professor Rob Williams, and Ho-Chunk, Inc. CEO Lance Morgan. To watch this forum via podcast, please click here.Recent Articles"Defending Attacks on Tribal Sovereign Immunity," Indian Country Today, by Gabe Galanda"Bar None! The Social Impact of Bar Testing Indian Law in Washington", Bar News, by Gabe Galanda Seminars/EventsIndigenous Peoples Law & Policy Program Distinguished Visiting Scholars & Advocates Series- Tucson, AZ (September 20, 2007). Gabe Galanda will deliver a lecture at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law titled,"Off-Reservation Cultural Property Protection: the 21st Century's 'Indian Wars.'" He will discuss legal strategies for tribal governments to protect off-reservation sacred sites, cultural property, Indian graves and other historic properties.Tribal Welcoming Ceremony for New Antioch University President - Seattle, WA (October 19, 2007). Williams Kastner's Education Practice Group and Tribal Practice Team will be welcoming and honoring Antioch University's new President, Dr. Cassandra Manuelito-Kerkvliet. Dr. Manuelito-Kerkvliet is the first American Indian woman to serve as president of an accredited non-tribal university. For information about the event, contact Debora Juarez. Tribal
Energy in the Northwest Conference - Seattle, WA (October 22-23,
2007). Sharon
Haensly will serve as co-chair of this two day conference about
recent developments in federal energy policy and expanding
opportunities for energy development in Indian country. NoticeThese materials have been prepared by Williams Kastner for information purposes only and are not intended to be used as legal advice.For further information, comments or suggestions regarding the
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