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Williams Kastner in the News

Subscribe to The Spencer Report! — Public policy attorney, Quanah Spencer (Yakama), Of Counsel with the Tribal Practice Group, provides up-to-the-minute federal and state legislative analysis for tribal governments, enterprises and business partners, in The Spencer Report. Email Quanah to subscribe to his postings about public policy developments in Olympia, Boise, Eugene and Washington, D.C.

Indian Country Today Features Tribal Practice Group Members

Seattle Member Gabe Galanda (Round Valley) is profiled in the article, "Seattle attorney named to two lists of top young leaders."
Quanah and the Williams Kastner Tribal Sports & Entertainment Law Team are featured in the piece, "Law firm aids tribal entrepreneurs," along with firm client, Ryan Craig, President of Rez Hog Records.

Tribal Lawyers Named to Rising Stars — Gabe and Seattle Associates Claire Hur and Anthony Broadman were named to the Rising Stars list by Washington Law & Politics for 2010. Claire assists tribal governments and businesses with various transactions, including financings and gaming deals. Anthony's practice focuses on commercial litigation, and representing tribal governments and enterprises in business disputes, gaming, tax matters and economic development. They join Seattle Members Debora Juarez (Blackfeet) and Jerry Creim, who were named to the Super Lawyers list by the magazine last year.

Northwest Indian Law & Business Advisor

Tribal Public Policy

"Electoral Fallout Amidst Challenging Economic Reality," by Quanah Spencer

"Governor Gregoire's State of the State Address," by Quanah Spencer

"What Tribes Need to Know About the Quick-Moving Cobell Settlement," by Quanah Spencer

"Indian Law Remains Vital to Washington State," by Gabe Galanda

Tribal Telecommunications

"Native Wireless Broadband: Communications and Communities," by Quanah Spencer

"FCC Considers Net Neutrality Rules: Tribes Cannot Afford to Remain Neutral," by Quanah Spencer

Tribal Gaming & Finance

"Ask the Experts: Spotlight on 2010 and Beyond," Column, Indian Gaming Magazine, by Gabe Galanda

In the magazine's 20th anniversary special edition, Gabe expresses concern about the future of tribal sovereignty in light of several recent Indian gaming-related court decisions that have gone against tribal governments and casinos.

Upcoming Seminars

14th Annual Gaming Law Minefield — Las Vegas, NV (February 18-19, 2010). Gabe Galanda will serve as Program Co-Chair. He serves as the Chair of the ABA Business Law Section Gaming Law Committee, which is co-sponsoring the conference. Anthony Broadman will moderate and present on "Federal Investigations of Tribal Entities," on Friday, February 19th.

RES 2010 — Las Vegas, NV (February 21-24, 2010). Join the Tribal Practice Group at RES 2010! We will once again be speaking, hosting a booth, and otherwise supporting the National Center for American Indian Economic Development and the premier tribal economic development summit in the land.

Living in Balance: Tribal Nation Economics & Law — Moscow, ID (March 26, 2010). Gabe Galanda will deliver the keynote address, "Indian Economic Sovereignty and Sustainability," at 11:00 AM.

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