Native American Rights Fund
Industry: Non-profit organization
DescriptionThe Native American Rights Fund is a non-profit organization that uses existing laws and treaties to ensure that U.S. state governments and the U.S. federal government live up to their legal obligations. Founder: John EchoHawk Founded: 1971
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Native American Rights Fund Employees
HKA Law, PLLC June 2015 - Present
Private Practice December 2012 - Present
Fortier & Mikko, P.C. September 2014 - May 2015
Skokomish Indian Tribe May 2012 - September 2014
Joonbug Yoga June 2014 - August 2014
Center for Indian Law and Policy January 2012 - May 2012
The Tulalip Tribes January 2012 - May 2012
Seattle University School of Law December 2010 - May 2012
Center for Indian Law and Policy May 2011 - August 2011
Native American Rights Fund May 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Non-profits, Policy Analysis, Editing, Event Planning, Legal Writing, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Research, Litigation, Data Analysis, Grant Writing, Courts, Criminal Law, Westlaw, Nonprofits
Education
Seattle University School of Law 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Seattle University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History with Departmental Honors
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP March 2014 - Present
The White House February 2011 - December 2013
The White House November 2010 - June 2011
U.S. Department of Justice January 2009 - December 2010
U.S. Senate 2005 - 2009
Pederson for Senate 2006 - 2006
Native American Rights Fund 2005 - 2005
Korein Tillery August 2002 - August 2003
Skills
Environmental Law, Public Policy, Internal Investigations, Westlaw, Legal Research, Politics, Criminal Law, Legislative Research, Securities Regulation, Trial Practice, Legal Advice, Trials, Immigration Law, Administrative Law, Legislative Relations, Public Speaking, International Law, Courts, Government, Policy Analysis, Grassroots Organizing, Due Diligence, Research, Policy, Litigation, Foreign Policy, Legal Assistance, Human Rights, Strategic Communications, Legislation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Rights, Corporate Law, Coalitions, Public Affairs, Legal Writing, Arbitration, International..., International Relations, Civil Litigation, Political Campaigns, Defense, Employment Law, Mediation, Appeals, Community Outreach, Dispute Resolution, Political Science, Non-profits, Nonprofits
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 2006 — 2006
Arizona State University College of Law 2003 — 2005
JD, Law
The University of Chicago 1999 — 2002
Legal Aid of Wyoming, Inc. October 2014 - Present
University of Wyoming January 2014 - Present
University of Wyoming College of Law November 2006 - November 2013
Greene, Meyer & McElroy, P.C. July 2002 - October 2006
Ho-Chunk Nation Judiciary July 2001 - June 2002
Native American Rights Fund August 2000 - May 2001
Native American Rights Fund May 2000 - August 2000
Native American Rights Fund August 1999 - April 2000
National Indian Law Library June 1999 - August 1999
University of Colorado at Boulder 1996 - 1998
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Courts, Non-profits, Research, Career Counseling, Career Development..., Resume Writing, Cover Letters, Interview Preparation, Mock Interviews, Interviewing Skills, Telephone Interviewing, Data Collection, People Skills, Connecting People, Networking, Building Relationships, Job Search Strategies, Job Search Advice, Job Search Support, Job Search Coach, Editing, Professional Writing, Bluebook, Citations, Event Planning, Continuing Legal..., Job Postings, Employer Development, Employer Engagement, Presentations, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Wordperfect, Photoshop, Photography, InDesign, Adobe Professional, Tribal Law, Federal Indian Law, Problem Solving, Motivation, Transparency, Nonprofits, Document Drafting, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking
Education
University of Colorado School of Law 1998 — 2001
J.D., Indian Law
School for International Training 1998 — 1998
Greek Language and Culture
University of Colorado Boulder 1995 — 1998
B.A., Classics
LA Film Industry July 2014 - Present
Promontory Financial Group, LLC September 2013 - May 2014
Metro Volunteer Lawyers January 2013 - September 2013
Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center February 2012 - February 2013
Promontory Financial Group, LLC April 2012 - January 2013
Native American Rights Fund October 2011 - March 2012
Sturm Mediation and Arbitration Clinic January 2011 - May 2011
Native American Rights Fund-National Indian Law Library August 2010 - May 2011
Fisher Early Learning Center January 2010 - May 2010
Alternative Spring Break March 2010 - March 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Creative Writing, Proofreading, Customer Service, Comparative Law, Research, Arbitration, Pleadings, Writing, Microsoft Office, Non-profits, Spanish, Editing, Legal Writing, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Westlaw, Criminal Law, Mediation, English, International Law, Outlook, Telephone Skills, Family Law, Trusts, Public Speaking, Teaching, Customer Relations, Legal Services, Nonprofits, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Issues, Human Rights, Community Outreach, Intellectual Property, Legal Assistance, Lexis, Trials
Education
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor, Law
Pomona College 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, Anthropology and English, Top 15% of My Class
CYA-Athens 2005 — 2005
Anthropology, Archaeology; Greek Philosophy, History and Mythology; Modern Greek
The University of New Mexico 2002 — 2003
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 4.0
Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy, and the Environment August 2015 - Present
University of Colorado American Indian Law Clinic August 2014 - May 2015
University of Colorado Law School May 2014 - May 2015
Native American Rights Fund May 2014 - August 2014
Office of State Senator Irene Aguilar January 2014 - May 2014
University of Colorado Law School June 2013 - December 2013
US Treasury, Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau May 2013 - August 2013
Short Block Technology June 2012 - August 2012
The Johns Hopkins News-Letter May 2011 - May 2012
The Johns Hopkins Univeristy Safety & Security Offices September 2008 - May 2012
Skills
Editing, Writing, Creative Writing, Press Releases, Layout, Fact Checking, Investigative Reporting, Analytical Writing, Web Design, Copy Editing, Microsoft Word
Education
University of Colorado School of Law 2012 — 2015
American Indian Law Certificate
The Johns Hopkins University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Writing Seminars, English, Spanish for the Professions
Smith, Shellenberger & Salazar Law Office September 2014 - Present
Native American Rights Fund December 2012 - September 2014
DU Environmental Law Clinic August 2011 - May 2012
Professor Ed Ziegler- DU Law May 2010 - May 2012
Skills
Environmental Policy, Environmental Law, Federal Indian Law, Indian Child Welfare Act, Water Law, Civil Litigation, Administrative Law, Natural Resources, Regulatory Policy, Regulatory Analysis, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Real Estate Law, Zoning, Public Policy, Westlaw, Litigation, Constitutional Law, Document Drafting, Policy Analysis, Legal Documents, Document Review, Community Outreach, Appeals, International Law, Legislative Research
Education
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Kansas 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.); Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism: Strategic Communications; Political Science and Government
Intertribal Court of Southern California September 2015 - Present
Colorado Supreme Court January 2015 - April 2015
Native American Rights Fund May 2014 - December 2014
University of Colorado American Indian Law Clinic August 2013 - May 2014
Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy, and the Environment February 2013 - September 2013
San Diego Coastkeeper May 2013 - August 2013
San Diego Coastkeeper November 2011 - April 2012
The Environmental Defense Center April 2009 - August 2009
University of California, Santa Barbara Department of Religious Studies March 2007 - December 2008
American Cetacean Society's Gray Whales Count October 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Legal Research, Policy Analysis, Legal Writing
Education
University of Colorado Law School 2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of California, Santa Barbara 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies
The Keckler Law Firm December 2005 - Present
Kenton Keckler, PC 1998 - 2005
Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian 1998 - 2000
Santa Fe County Housing Authority 1997 - 1998
HIRED June 1995 - April 1997
Native American Rights Fund May 1992 - May 1995
Boy Scouts of America May 1990 - May 1992
Bank One, Texas June 1988 - May 1990
Skills
Litigation, Parental Alienation..., Mental Health issues, Working with Indian..., Family Law, Criminal Law, Indian Law, Juvenile Law, Civil Law, Civil Litigation, Mental Health, Guardianship, Nonprofits, Legal Assistance, Courts, Mediation, Legal Writing
Education
The University of New Mexico School of Law 2001 — 2005
Doctor of Law (JD)
Stephen F. Austin State University 1985 — 1988
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Joint Affinity Groups February 2015 - Present
Independent Consultant September 2008 - Present
Native Americans in Philanthropy September 2010 - February 2015
Native American Rights Fund August 2009 - October 2010
The Community Foundation May 2004 - August 2009
The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County 2004 - 2009
Council of Energy Resourcs Tribes October 2002 - May 2004
Skills
Non-profits, Philanthropy, Grant Writing, Grants, Program Development, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Board Development, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Government, Program Evaluation, Public Policy, Public Relations, Economic Development, Stewardship, Leadership Development, Nonprofits, Program Management, Event Management, Community Development, Public Speaking, Policy, Capacity Building, Community Organizing, Organizational..., Non-profit...
Education
Mesa State College 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communications/Speach
Fredericks Peebles & Morgan May 2014 - Present
Native American Rights Fund May 2013 - August 2013
U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor May 2012 - August 2012
Pafford EMS; Rogers County, OK; MESTA EMS February 2007 - July 2011
Office of U.S. Representative Dan Boren January 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Public Policy, Research, Legislative Relations, Public Speaking, Litigation, Policy, Legal Issues, Policy Analysis, Criminal Law, Mediation, Hearings, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Worldox, Community Outreach, Lexis, Courts, Customer Service, ProLaw
Education
University of St. Thomas 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law, 3.47
Rogers State University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Social Science - Political Science Emphasis, 3.91
Rogers State University 2006 — 2008
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Emergency Medical Services, 3.89
Native American Disability Law Center April 2015 - Present
DNA People's Legal Services July 2013 - April 2015
Native American Rights Fund September 2012 - January 2013
U.S. Department of Justice June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Writing, Chess, Research, Photoshop, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Editing, Westlaw, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Creative Writing
Education
University of Colorado School of Law 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Michigan 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature/Letters
Calista Corporation August 2014 - Present
Stoel Rives LLP July 2011 - July 2014
Fortier & Mikko October 2009 - June 2011
Native American Rights Fund September 2009 - October 2009
Calista Corporation May 2008 - August 2008
First Alaskans Institute May 2007 - August 2007
Hopkins & Carley January 2006 - February 2006
Day Casebeer Madrid & Batchelder August 2005 - November 2005
Kay Law Office September 2002 - August 2003
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D.
Stanford University 2000 — 2005
BA, Philosophy
Native American Rights Fund March 2015 - Present
UCLA School of Law; UCLA American Indian Studies Center January 2014 - December 2014
UCLA School of Law August 2011 - May 2014
Oklahoma Indian Legal Services June 2013 - August 2013
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles 2012 - 2012
Skills
Legal Research, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Research, Editing, Politics, International Relations, LexisNexis, Fundraising, Nonprofits
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Critical Race Studies
Vassar College 2007 — 2011
B.A., American Culture
Charlo High School
Coronado Law Frim, PLLC April 2014 - April 2015
Navajo Nation Office of the Prosecutor July 2013 - March 2014
Private Practice September 2012 - July 2013
Davis Miles McGuire Gardner October 2008 - March 2012
Private Practice April 2005 - September 2005
Arizona School Boards Assoicaion June 2002 - April 2005
Mangum, Wall, Stoops and Warden June 1999 - June 2002
Colorado River Indian Tribes August 1996 - June 1999
Native American Rights Fund August 1995 - April 1996
Skills
Hearings, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Wills, Education, Tribal Law, Bankruptcy, Employment, Legal Issues, Litigation, Courts, Administrative Law, Civil Litigation, Legal Advice
Education
University of Colorado School of Law 1993 — 1996
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Oregon 1990 — 1992
General Science, Environmental Emphasis
Fortier & Mikko, P.C. July 2015 - Present
Young Lawyers Division, American Bar Association September 2014 - Present
Anchorage Bar Association Young Lawyers Section January 2014 - Present
Anchorage Superior Court August 2013 - July 2015
NYU School of Law September 2011 - December 2012
Native American Rights Fund June 2012 - August 2012
European Roma Rights Centre June 2011 - September 2011
The Door - A Center of Alternatives February 2011 - May 2011
City Bar Justice Center May 2008 - December 2009
The Princeton Review Taiwan June 2006 - November 2007
Skills
Spanish, Non-profits, Legal Research, Writing, Microsoft Office, Legal Writing
Education
New York University School of Law 2010 — 2013
JD, Federal Indian Law, International Law, Immigration Law
Swedish Institute 2008 — 2009
AOS, Massage Therapy
National Taiwan Normal University 2005 — 2006
Mandarin
Scripps College 1999 — 2003
B.A., Cultural Studies, Spanish
Landesa August 2015 - Present
Native American Rights Fund May 2015 - July 2015
Landesa March 2012 - May 2015
Northwest Justice Project June 2014 - July 2014
Landesa June 2011 - March 2012
Landesa (Formerly Rural Development Institute) August 2008 - June 2010
University Beyond Bars (Formerly Prisoners Education Network) September 2008 - June 2009
Seattle City Attorney's Office 2007 - 2008
ACLU of Washington January 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Research, International..., Policy Analysis, Editing, Nonprofits, International Relations, Program Evaluation, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Sociology, Government Liaison, Analytical Writing, Legal Writing
Education
Seattle University School of Law 2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
The University of Chicago 2010 — 2011
MA, Social Science
University of California, Berkeley 2001 — 2006
BA, Sociology and International Development Studies
Syracuse University Project Advance 2006 - Present
Self 1990 - Present
PrattMWP January 2012 - April 2012
Longhouse Media 2007 - 2010
Native American Rights Fund 2000 - 2004
Skills
DVD Studio Pro, Editing, Cinematography, HTML, Compressor, CSS, Video, Film, Photoshop, Film Production, Final Cut Pro, Writing, Photography, Final Cut Studio, Videography, Video Production, After Effects, Graphic Design, Video Editing, Multimedia, Web Design, Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, Media Production, Screenwriting, Digital Photography, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Production, Teaching, DVD authoring, Creative Writing, New Media, Motion Graphics, Post Production, Lighting, Pro Tools, Directing, Camera, Film Editing, Documentaries, Producing, Avid, Digital Video, Short Films, Television, Storytelling, Broadcast, Audio Editing, Sound Design
Education
Syracuse University 2004 — 2007
MFA, Film Production
University of Colorado Boulder 1998 — 2002
BFA, BA, Film & Studio Arts/photography
Native American Rights Fund April 2013 - Present
Rural America Initiatives 2008 - December 2014
Smith, Shelton, Ragona & Salazar now Smith, Shellenberger & Salazar June 2006 - July 2014
Stronghold Civil Legal Services November 2001 - June 2006
Indigenous Peoples Council on Biocolonialism 1999 - 2001
National Indian Health Board 1997 - 1999
Native American Rights Fund June 1995 - 1997
Stanford University 1994 - 1995
Skills
Corporate Law, Estate Planning, Children's Protection, Tribal Law, Litigation, Mediation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Family Business Lawyer..., Creative Business..., Personal Family Lawyer..., Family Law, Licensing, Employment Law, Trusts, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Wills, Environmental Law, Research, Policy, Constitutional Law, Non-profits, Administrative Law, Program Management, Legal Advice, Arbitration, Trial Practice, Intellectual Property, Pleadings, Policy Analysis, Legislation, Courts, Appeals, Public Policy, Contract Negotiation, Dispute Resolution, Alternative Dispute..., Nonprofits, Peacemaking, Boarding Schools, Sacred Places, Indian Law, Legal Assistance, Federal Indian Law, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Government
Education
Stanford University Law School 1993 — 1996
J.D., Law
The University of Kansas 1987 — 1990
M.A., Philosophy
Baker University 1983 — 1987
B.A., Business
Elizabeth High
Native American Rights Fund 2013 - Present
Cherokee Nation July 2011 - December 2012
Commonwealth of PA, Governor's Office of General Counsel August 2002 - May 2011
Wild Oats Markets 1992 - 2000
Skills
Mediation, Legal Research
Education
Vermont Law School 2012 — 2016
Master of Laws (LLM), Environmental Law
Widener University School of Law 2000 — 2003
J.D.
Naropa University 1995 — 1998
B.A., Psychology, Religious Studies
Hispanic Ancestry January 2010 - Present
Heideman, McKay, Heugly & Olsen August 2009 - August 2010
Native American Rights Fund June 2007 - August 2007
Dine Policy Institute January 2007 - May 2007
Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office July 2006 - January 2007
Tsosie & Hatch May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Litigation, Courts, Federal Indian Law, Tribal Law, Legal Issues, Pleadings, Criminal Law, Motions, Appeals, Legal Research, Westlaw, Administrative Law
Education
Brigham Young University—J. Reuben Clark Law School 2005 — 2008
J.D., Law
J. Jeffrey Press, PA January 2011 - Present
Norrie and Associates June 2008 - January 2011
Fairview Lake YMCA Camps March 2007 - August 2007
Gordon & Gordon, PC June 2006 - December 2006
Vermont Law School's Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic August 2005 - December 2005
Native American Rights Fund May 2005 - August 2005
Sinapu August 2000 - August 2002
Skills
Legal Writing, Environmental Law, Environmental Awareness, Legal Issues, Legal Research, Land Use, Policy Analysis, Research
Education
Vermont Law School
Juris Doctorate
Vermont Law School
MELP, Master's in Environmental Law and Policy
University of Colorado Boulder
BA, Environmental Studies, Geology
Alaska Federation of Natives June 2013 - Present
Alaska Native Heritage Center 2010 - Present
LifeCenter Northwest 2010 - Present
Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. 2005 - 2014
NANA Development Corporation 2004 - June 2013
Native American Rights Fund 2002 - 2003
NANA Development Corporation 1998 - 1999
Northern Radio and Television 1996 - 1998
Skills
Corporate Governance, Employment Law, Due Diligence, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Contract Negotiation, Legal Research, Mediation, Policy, Risk Management, Courts, Legal Issues, Nonprofits, Intellectual Property, Arbitration, Administrative Law, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation
Education
Arizona State University College of Law 1999 — 2002
JD, Law
University of Alaska Fairbanks 1992 — 1996
BA, English
University of Alaska Fairbanks 1992 — 1996
BA, Broadcast Journalism
Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College January 2014 - Present
Self-employed January 1996 - Present
Hunter College December 1999 - December 2013
Native American Rights Fund 2003 - 2008
DMB&B 1996 - 1998
Skills
Photography, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Administrative Support, Portraits, Administrative..., Editing, Photoshop, Creative Writing, Digital Photography, Art, Blogging, Research, Publishing, Mac
Education
Cornell University 1986 — 1993
BFA, Photography
Department of the Interior--Office of the Solicitor August 2012 - Present
National Indian Gaming Commission May 2010 - August 2012
Native American Rights Fund November 2006 - May 2010
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency December 2005 - October 2006
University of Tulsa September 2004 - December 2005
Navajo Nation Supreme Court March 2002 - August 2003
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Administrative Law, Courts, Appeals, Federal Indian Law, Legal Writing, Government, Tribal Law, Civil Rights, Family Law, Indian Law, Legislation, Human Rights, Policy Analysis, Dispute Resolution, Juvenile Law, Policy, Constitutional Law, Civil Litigation, Trial Practice, Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law, Public Policy, Mediation, Westlaw, Criminal Law, Employment Law, Criminal Defense, Nonprofits, Legislative Relations, Legal Issues, Hearings, Trials, Employment..., Appellate Practice, Class Actions, Torts, International Law, Legal Assistance, Civil Rights Law
Education
University of Tulsa 2004 — 2005
L.L.M., American Indian and Indigenous Law
University of Wisconsin Law School 1999 — 2001
J.D., Law
Beloit College 1994 — 1998
BA, Religious Studies
Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP May 2006 - Present
Thurston County January 2006 - December 2010
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska September 2003 - May 2006
Ho Chunk Inc September 2003 - May 2006
Native American Rights Fund 2002 - 2002
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing
Education
University of Iowa College of Law 2000 — 2003
Juris Doctorate
Wayne State College 1994 — 1998
BS, Business Administration
American Association of Law Libraries August 2014 - Present
Colorado Library Consortium 2012 - Present
Native American Rights Fund February 1998 - Present
National Indian Law Library 1998 - Present
Sustainable Futures Commission February 2014 - 2014
Orr & Reno P.A. June 1987 - January 1998
Orr & Reno June 1987 - January 1998
Skills
Library Science, Library Management, Library Instruction, Library, Electronic Resources, Digital Libraries, Public Libraries, Research, Collection Development, Virtual Reference, Online Research, Library Research, Legal Research, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Legal Writing, Nonprofits, Editing, Teaching, Information Literacy, Litigation, Grant Writing, Environmental...
Education
Simmons College 1986 — 1987
M.L.S., Library Science
Appalachian State University 1982 — 1984
M.S., Music Education
New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department March 2015 - Present
Robert Retherford, Attorney at Law, PC October 2005 - March 2015
DNA-People's Legal Services May 2004 - September 2005
Native American Rights Fund 2002 - 2004
Fort Lewis College January 2001 - May 2001
EF International 1994 - 2000
Cumberland County College 1997 - 1999
Ohio University 1991 - 1993
US Peace Corps June 1988 - June 1990
Skills
Estate Planning, Probate, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Guardianship, Conservatorships, Special Needs Planning, Living Wills, Civil Law, Living Trusts, Disability Law, Trials, Trial Practice, Legal Issues, Indian Law, Legal Advice, Employment Law, Immigration Law, Corporate Law, Licensing, Alternative Dispute..., Tax Law, Administrative Law, Product Liability, Special Education, Arbitration, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Mediation, Intellectual Property
Education
University of Colorado School of Law 2001 — 2004
JD, Law
Ohio University 1991 — 1994
MA, Linguistics, International Studies
University of Cincinnati 1987 — 1987
None, English MA
Hanover College 1984 — 1987
BA, English, History, Theology
Mariemont 1979 — 1983
Nierenberg Employment Law December 2014 - Present
Analysis Research Planning Corp. December 2013 - December 2014
Stateside Associates July 2013 - September 2013
Native American Rights Fund October 2012 - May 2013
Department of the Interior, Field Solicitor's Office October 2011 - May 2012
Indian Child Welfare Act Clinic-University of Minnesota Law School September 2011 - May 2012
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Federal Indian Law, International Human..., Sustainable Agriculture, Employment Law, Tribal Law, Written Correspondence, Document Drafting, Legal Research, Oral Arguments, Legal Writing, Administrative Law, Research, Regulatory Affairs, Family and Juvenile Law, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Westlaw, Policy, Government, Public Policy, Legal Assistance
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Concentration in Human Rights Law, Cum Laude
Vassar College 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Agriculture and Development Studies
Phillips Lytle LLP September 2012 - Present
Native American Rights Fund July 2010 - August 2010
United States District Court for the Southern District of California June 2009 - July 2009
Hoopa Tribal Community Civilian Corps November 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Corporate Law, Mediation, Westlaw
Education
New York University School of Law 2011 — 2012
LL.M., Taxation
Cornell Law School 2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Dartmouth College 2003 — 2007
AB, Political Science and Government; Middle Eastern Studies; German
Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma September 1998 - Present
Legal Advocates for Indian Country, LLP June 1998 - Present
Native American Rights Fund 1995 - 1995
Skills
Public Speaking, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Public Relations, Budgets, Nonprofits, Litigation, Government, Corporate Law, Community Outreach, Commercial Litigation, Policy, Legal Research, Mediation, Team Building, Research, Family Law, Arbitration, Program Development, Civil Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Bankruptcy, Grant Writing
Education
University of Tulsa College of Law 1993 — 1996
JD, Native American Law
Oklahoma State University 1985 — 1990
BS, Political Science
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP September 2015 - Present
National Congress of American Indians November 2014 - September 2015
Native American Rights Fund October 2014 - November 2014
Kansas Native American Affairs Office August 2013 - May 2014
Tribal Judicial Support Clinic August 2013 - December 2013
Kanji & Katzen, PLLC May 2013 - August 2013
Mentor Law Group, PLLC May 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Westlaw, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Legislative Relations, Courts, Legal Issues, Corporate Law, Appeals, Public Speaking, Environmental Law, Policy, Government, Public Policy
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor, Tribal Lawyer Certificate
University of Kansas 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.), with distinction, English and Journalism
Bibby, McWilliams & Kearney, PLLC February 2015 - Present
Ironhorse Resources, LLC October 2013 - January 2015
Contex Energy Company May 2014 - August 2014
Native American Rights Fund October 2013 - December 2013
Center for Environmental Law & Policy (CELP) January 2012 - April 2012
Montgomery & Interpreter, PLC July 2011 - August 2011
First Alaskans Institute 2010 - 2010
Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee June 2007 - July 2007
Grayhawk Golf Club November 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Title Opinions, Oil & Gas Law, Mineral Rights, Energy Law, Legal Research, Environmental Law, Public Relations, Legal Writing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Public Speaking, Sales, Administrative Law, Water Law, Natural Resources Policy, Appeals, Press Releases, Indian Law, Policy, Energy Regulation, Federal Indian Law, Energy Policy
Education
University of Colorado School of Law 2012 — 2013
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law
Gonzaga University School of Law 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Energy, Natural Resources, Federal American Indian
Arizona State University 2006 — 2008
Bachelors of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication, Public Relations
Urban Lending Solutions March 2012 - Present
Self-Employed December 2010 - March 2012
Dental Aid July 2010 - December 2010
Cangleska, Inc February 2000 - July 2009
NIHB 1996 - 1997
Native American Rights Fund 1995 - 1996
Skills
Budgeting, Accounting, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Excel, Problem Solving, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Negotiation, Administration, Policy, Compliance, Word, Business Planning, Planning, Analysis, Accounts Payable, Financial Planning, Quickbooks, Financial Modeling, Contract Management, Cost, Operations Management, Accounts Receivable, Business Analysis, Change Management, Management Consulting, Access, Start-ups, Process Engineering, Business Process..., Team Leadership, Small Business, Payroll, Budgets, Nonprofits, Project Planning, Training, Program Management, Leadership, Risk Management, Project Management, Executive Management
Education
University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business 1987 — 1989
MBA, Finance
University of Colorado Denver 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
University of Colorado Denver 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science, Small Business Management
Pueblo County High School 1973 — 1975
Diploma, N/A
Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy, and the Environment June 2014 - Present
University of Colorado Boulder January 2014 - May 2014
American Indian Law Program, University of Colorado, Boulder August 2012 - July 2013
Native American Rights Fund August 2010 - June 2013
University of Colorado Boulder January 2013 - May 2013
University of Colorado at Boulder May 2010 - October 2010
Center for Energy & Environmental Security September 2009 - September 2010
Deccache Advogados June 2010 - August 2010
Living in Vision, "LIV" NGO August 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Amicus, Appellate Practice, Policy Analysis, Research, Policy, Federal Indian Law, Indigenous Rights, Property Law, Environmental Policy, Public Policy, International Law, Natural Resources, Water Law, Tribal Law, Renewable Energy, Spanish, Academic Writing, Portuguese, ArcGIS, Tribal Consultation, Human Geography, Academic Administration, Environmental Consulting, Tribal Government, ArcMap, Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Alternative Dispute..., Non-profit..., Academic Journals, Environmental Awareness, Westlaw, Public Speaking, Civil Litigation
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder 2009 — 2014
J.D./PhD, Law, and Department of Environmental Studies
University of California, Berkeley 2004 — 2008
B.S., Conservation & Resource Studies, Global Poverty & Practice
Department of the Interior May 2015 - Present
National Indian Gaming Commission November 2013 - Present
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe November 2011 - November 2013
United States Attorney's Office-Southern District of Illinois January 2011 - May 2011
Native American Rights Fund July 2010 - August 2010
Sealaska Corporation June 2009 - August 2009
Houston Astros May 2007 - August 2007
Frisco RoughRiders May 2006 - August 2006
Education
Saint Louis University School of Law 2008 — 2011
J.D., Law
Valparaiso University 2004 — 2008
B.S.B.A, Accounting and Finance
Native American Rights Fund April 2013 - Present
Native American Rights Fund May 2008 - Present
Skills
Document Management, Litigation, Legal Assistance, Document Review, PACER, ECF, Blue Book, Westlaw, Pinpoint Citation..., Table of Authorities, Federal Rules of Civil..., Federal District Courts, Federal Appellate Courts, Court Rules Compliance, Concordance, IPRO, Legal Research, Bulky Exhibits, Pleadings, Motions, Event Planning, Track Related Cases, Civil Litigation, Courts
Education
Arapahoe Community College 2005 — 2006
Paralegal Certification
University of Colorado at Boulder 2002 — 2005
Bachelor's of Arts & Sciences, Political Science, International Relations & French
Mountain States Employers Council July 2015 - Present
Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP September 2014 - June 2015
Fisher & Phillips March 2011 - September 2014
Gordon & Rees LLP August 2009 - March 2011
Colorado Supreme Court September 2008 - August 2009
Smith & Jolly LLC November 2007 - August 2008
Native American Rights Fund September 2007 - November 2007
Public Defender Service May 2006 - August 2006
California Office of the State Public Defender May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Civil Litigation, Employment..., Westlaw, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Appeals, Legal Research, Civil Rights Law, ADEA, Employment Law, Trade Secrets, Legal Writing, FLSA, Research, Trial Practice, Courts
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 2004 — 2007
JD
Reed College 1997 — 2001
BA, History
CHS
Yurok Tribal Court September 2015 - Present
Native American Rights Fund May 2015 - August 2015
San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium - Street Outreach Services May 2010 - August 2013
Friendship House Association of American Indians May 2010 - July 2013
Harmony Pharmacy and Health Center Inc. January 2010 - September 2010
Neighborhood Legal Services September 2008 - March 2009
Skills
Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Program Development, Public Speaking, Community Development, Case Management, Research, Event Planning, Fundraising, Social Services, Policy, Editing, Community Engagement, Interviews, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Community Organizing, Westlaw, Government, Lexis, Legal Issues, Public Health, Public Interest, Federal Indian Law, Indian Child Welfare Act
Education
Lewis & Clark Law School 2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (JD), Indian law
California State University-Northridge 2005 — 2008
BA, Sociology w/ a minor in Human Sexuality, 3.5
U.S. Court of Appeals September 2015 - Present
Colorado Supreme Court August 2014 - August 2015
Colorado Court of Appeals September 2013 - August 2014
US Department of Justice January 2013 - May 2013
US Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor - Rocky Mountain Region August 2012 - November 2012
US EPA May 2012 - July 2012
United States District Court for the District of Colorado January 2012 - April 2012
Office of Senator Mike Johnston January 2012 - April 2012
Colorado District Court August 2011 - November 2011
Native American Rights Fund June 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Environmental Law, Public Speaking, Appeals, Water Law, Research, Westlaw, Litigation, Courts, Civil Litigation, Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Administrative Law, Trials, Natural Resources Policy, Federal Indian Law, Legislation
Education
University of Denver, Sturm College of Law 2010 — 2013
J.D., Order of St. Ives, Certificate in Environmental and Natural Resources Law
University of California, Davis 2003 — 2007
B.A. with Honors, International Relations - Global Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Presentation High School 1999 — 2003
US EPA - Office of Site Remediation Enforcement - Regional Support Division August 2008 - Present
Native American Rights Fund May 2008 - August 2008
Haney, Woloson and Mullins May 2006 - August 2006
U.S. Federal Magistrate Glenda E. Edmonds, District of Arizona May 2005 - August 2005
Congressman John Conyers, Jr. October 1999 - October 2004
Skills
Aviation Law, Space Law, Transportation Law, Environmental Law, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Policy, Environmental Policy, Regulatory Analysis, Environmental Awareness, Government, Litigation, Administrative Law, Courts, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Politics, Energy Policy, International Law, Political Campaigns, Public Speaking, Federal Indian Law, Acting, Theatre, Community Outreach, Legal Issues
Education
McGill University 2012 — 2013
Master of Laws (LLM), Aviation and Space Law
University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law 2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor, Law
Saginaw Valley State University 1995 — 1999
BA, Acting and Theater
Echo Hawk Consulting December 2014 - Present
Notah Begay III Foundation March 2009 - December 2014
Native American RIghts Fund 2006 - 2009
NVision 2006 - 2009
Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma 2004 - 2006
Lower Sioux Social Services 2003 - 2004
Buffalo Horse Camp 2000 - 2004
Redwood Valley Schools 2001 - 2003
Indigenous Women's Network 1999 - 2000
National Commission for Democracy in Mexico 1997 - 1999
Skills
Grants, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Curriculum Development, Community Development, Leadership, Community Outreach, Leadership Development, Program Development, Board Development, Event Planning, Fundraising, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Organizational..., Politics, International Relations, Youth Development, Government, Management, Media Relations, Volunteer Management, Public Health, Economic Development, Social Services, Program Management, Editing, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Policy, Curriculum Design, Research, Nonprofits, Newsletters, Community Engagement, Public Relations, System Administration, Budgets, Teaching, Strategic Planning, Community Organizing, Press Releases, Policy Analysis, Higher Education, Sustainability, Event Management, Grassroots Organizing, Staff Development, Workshop Facilitation, Conflict Resolution
Education
University of Sussex 1994 — 1996
M.A., Political Science and Sociology
University of Sussex 1992 — 1994
B.A., 18th Century French Political History
University of Colorado Boulder 1990 — 1992
History
American Indian Science and Engineering Society May 2015 - Present
Cheyenne River Youth Project January 2012 - April 2015
First Nations Oweesta Corporation April 2008 - February 2012
American Indian College Fund October 2001 - March 2008
Native American Rights Fund March 2001 - October 2001
Skills
Grant Writing, Fundraising, Community Development, Board Development, Program Development, Grants, Non-profits, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Economic Development, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Community Organizing, Non-profit..., Research, Strategic Communications, Proposal Writing
Education
Gonzaga University - School of Business Administration 2007 — 2011
MBA, American Indian Entrepreneurship
University of Minnesota-Morris 1996 — 2000
BA, Communications
Dart Law Firm, P.C. May 2010 - Present
UpRight Law July 2015 - Present
Loveland Classical Schools July 2015 - Present
Berthoud Community Library District June 2013 - Present
Native American Rights Fund 2010 - 2010
University Legal Assistance January 2009 - December 2009
Ronnie Rae & Associates March 2008 - November 2008
Various Health Care Providers April 2001 - September 2007
Information Technology Strategies, Inc March 1998 - June 2001
AmpleSpace, Inc September 1998 - March 2001
Skills
Civil Litigation, Litigation, Courts, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Pleadings, Licensing, Appeals, Family Law, Westlaw, Commercial Litigation, Legal Issues, Wills, Administrative Law, Small Business, Mediation, Corporate Law, Water Law, Employment Law, Estate Planning, Trials, Indian Law, Property Law, Lexis, Small Business Law, Probate, Transformative Mediation, Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Education
Gonzaga University School of Law 2007 — 2009
J.D., LAW
Whitworth University 2004 — 2006
BLS, Humanities
Tigard High School 1988 — 1990
Diploma
Haines High School 1986 — 1988
National Association of Drug Court Professionals July 2014 - Present
Colorado River Indian Tribes, Arizona and California 2001 - 2011
County of Marin August 2001 - June 2006
Duckwater Shoshone Tribe (Nevada) July 1995 - December 2000
Kaibab Band of the Southern Paiutes (Arizona) 1998 - 2000
National Judicial College 1991 - 1995
Dakota Plains Legal Services 1986 - 1987
CILS 1985 - 1985
Native American Rights Fund 1984 - 1985
Fredericks and Pelcyger 1983 - 1984
Skills
Appeals, Courts, Dispute Resolution, Human Rights, Policy, Government, Legal Writing, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Fundraising
Education
National Judicial College 1989 — 1989
Special Court Jurisdiction
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law 1982 — 1985
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Emphasis: Natural Resources Law
University of California, Berkeley 1981 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Yurok Tribe March 2015 - Present
PSU NASCC Advisory Board January 2013 - Present
"Where Are Your Keys?", LLC October 2011 - Present
Western Resources Legal Center January 2015 - May 2015
Lewis & Clark Law School August 2012 - May 2015
U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor, Washington, DC September 2014 - December 2014
Native American Rights Fund May 2014 - August 2014
Lewis & Clark Law Bookstore October 2013 - May 2014
National Indian Gaming Commission June 2013 - August 2013
PSU Native American Student and Community Center October 2011 - June 2012
Skills
Community Development, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Leadership Development, Training, Nonprofits, Policy, Research, Tribal Law, Community Outreach, Negotiation, Cultural Competency, Language Development, Indigenous Education, Editing, Teaching, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Federal Indian Law, Indian Law, Language Teaching, Tribal Economic..., Legal Research, Program Development, English, Customer Service, Budgets, Spanish, Legal Writing, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Grant Writing, Government, Legislative Relations, Criminal Law, Volunteer Management
Education
Lewis & Clark Law School 2012 — 2015
J.D., Indian Law
The George Washington University Law School 2014 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Indian Law
Portland State University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological Anthropology
Law Offices of Jeremy Lakin July 2013 - Present
Healthcare Association of Hawaii December 2013 - November 2014
Hawaii State Senate Majority Attorney's Office November 2012 - May 2013
Office of the General Counsel, Administrative Office of the Courts September 2007 - October 2012
Barger & Wolen LLP January 2006 - May 2007
Alameda County Superior Court November 2004 - January 2006
California Attorney General's Office March 2003 - November 2004
Native American Rights Fund May 2001 - August 2001
U.S. Peace Corps 1995 - 1997
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Mediation, Personal Injury, Appeals, Criminal Law, Courts, Hearings, Family Law, Westlaw, Civil Rights, Legal Assistance, Legal Issues, Legislation, Class Actions, Trials, Employment Law, Motions, Appellate Practice, Employment..., Rock & Roll
Education
University of Colorado School of Law 1999 — 2002
J.D., Law
Valparaiso University 1991 — 1995
B.A., History
Chesterton High School 1987 — 1991
Honors Diploma
Native American Rights Fund August 2015 - Present
Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP May 2015 - July 2015
Environmental Council of the States January 2015 - April 2015
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) May 2014 - August 2014
Native American Student Affairs at the University of Arizona August 2012 - May 2013
Tucson Indian Center November 2011 - May 2012
National Congress of American Indians May 2011 - August 2011
Department of the Interior May 2010 - August 2010
The Gazette May 2009 - June 2009
The Almanac Newspapers June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Student Leadership..., Social Media, Qualitative Research, Prezi, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, News Writing, Press Releases, Student Leadership, Student Engagement, Higher Education, Indigenous Rights, Student Affairs, Policy, PowerPoint
Education
The George Washington University Law School 2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Arizona 2011 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), American Indian Studies
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American Indian Studies, History
Adecco November 2010 - April 2011
Internal Revenue Service January 2010 - July 2010
Native American Rights Fund November 2008 - December 2009
Rollins, Smalkin, Richards & Mackie, LLC May 2008 - October 2008
K&L Gates June 2006 - May 2008
Lotstein Buckman August 2004 - June 2006
Buonassissi, Henning & Lash, P.C. August 2001 - August 2004
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Windows 98, Outlook, Outlook Express, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Forms, Photoshop, FoxPro, Lotus Notes, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Timeslips, Quickbooks, Pacer
Education
University of Maryland University College 2009 — 2013
Bachelors, Business Management
Anne Arundel Community College 2007 — 2009
Associates, Liberal Arts
George Mason University 2002 — 2002
Certificate, Paralegal Certificate
US Department of the Interior Office of the Solicitor February 2011 - May 2013
University of South Dakota School of Law June 2005 - February 2011
Bush Foundation 2009 - 2010
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation September 1994 - June 2005
Native American Rights Fund 1989 - 1995
Skills
Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Legal Research, Non-profits, Government, Policy, Fundraising, Politics, Leadership, Program Development, Capacity Building, Program Evaluation, Litigation, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Legal Writing, Grants, Administrative Law, Mediation, Grant Writing
Education
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government 2009 — 2010
MPA, Public Policy
University of Colorado School of Law 1986 — 1989
JD, law
Mary E. Barnett, LLC January 2012 - Present
Smith, Shelton & Ragona October 2009 - January 2012
The Honorable Lael Montgomery, 20th Judicial District, Boulder, CO 2008 - 2009
Native American Rights Fund 2006 - 2008
Skills
Federal Indian Law, Small Business Law, Estate Planning, Start-up legal..., Legal Research, Appeals, Small Business, Indian Law, Family Law, Tribal Law, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing
Education
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law 2004 — 2007
J.D., Law
University of Colorado Boulder 1999 — 2002
B.A.
U.S. Department of Justice September 2011 - Present
Native American Rights Fund July 2010 - August 2010
Steptoe & Johnson LLP May 2010 - July 2010
Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Endreson & Perry May 2009 - August 2009
Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs July 2007 - June 2008
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 2008 — 2011
J.D.
Indiana University Bloomington 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, History; Anthropology
Coachella Partners LLC July 2012 - Present
K Road Power LLC July 2011 - Present
K Road Solar Power LLC April 2009 - July 2011
Tribal Assets Management January 1984 - December 1995
Tureen and Margolin February 1982 - December 1995
Native American Rights Fund May 1971 - October 1980
Skills
Renewable Energy, Venture Capital, Solar Energy, Due Diligence, Energy, Photovoltaics, Cleantech, Energy Policy, Alternative Energy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Wind, Management, Energy Markets, Sustainable Energy, Project Finance
Education
The George Washington University Law School 1966 — 1969
J.D., Law
Princeton University 1962 — 1966
BA, English
Jeanne S. Whiteing, Attorney at Law 2010 - Present
Whiteing & Smith 1986 - 2010
Native American Rights Fund 1975 - 1984
Skills
Appeals, Litigation, Legal Research, Public Policy, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Mediation, Policy, Government, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Administrative Law
Education
Stanford University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
University of California, Berkeley
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Native American Rights Fund August 1988 - Present
Education
University of Colorado School of Law 1970 — 1973
Hanewall Resources January 2013 - Present
Firefly Autism January 2015 - August 2015
Firefly Autism July 2014 - October 2014
Colorado Youth At Risk August 2013 - June 2014
CO I Have A Dream Foundation July 2000 - November 2012
Girls Count October 1998 - June 2000
Rocky Mountain Human Services June 1995 - October 1998
Hanewall Resources January 1990 - February 1995
Native American Rights Fund January 1981 - December 1989
Skills
Non-profits, Board Development, Staff Oversight, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Executive Transition, Volunteer Management, Strategic Public..., Program Development, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Community Development, Public Policy, Leadership, Grants, Program Evaluation, Staff Development, Resource Development, Planned Giving, Public Relations, Social Services, Annual Giving, Non-profit..., Philanthropy, Proposal Writing
Education
Regis University 1996 — 1998
Masters, Nonprofit Management
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communications and Public Address
Tilden McCoy + Dilweg LLP February 2010 - Present
Native American Rights Fund September 1994 - January 2010
Skills
Government, Administrative Law, Economic Development, Nonprofits, Environmental Law, Courts, Environmental Awareness, Legal Research, Federal Indian Law, Dispute Resolution, Tribal Law, Litigation, Corporate Governance, International Law, Mediation, Contract Negotiation
Education
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law 1987 — 1990
J.D., Law
Yurok Tribe October 2014 - Present
Berkey Williams LLP 2013 - July 2014
Native American Rights Fund 2007 - 2013
Education
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law 2004 — 2007
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Oregon 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Studies
GC Painting and Restoration June 2009 - Present
A Spice Of Life January 2004 - June 2009
Just Hit It Grill March 1998 - January 2004
Native American Rights Fund July 1996 - February 1998
National Wildlife Federation 1993 - 1994
Education
University of Colorado School of Law 1991 — 1994
Juris Doctor, Environmental Law
University of Colorado at Boulder 1986 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature
Arizona State University 1981 — 1983
Native American Rights Fund April 2014 - Present
Bromley East Charter School February 2013 - May 2014
State of Colorado August 2008 - February 2013
University of Colorado March 1999 - August 2008
Business Equipment Consultants March 1998 - March 1999
Skills
Microsoft Office, Project Management, Data Analysis, System Administration, Program Management, Databases, Active Directory, Windows, Higher Education, Access, Team Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, SharePoint, SQL, Public Speaking, Research, Database Administration, Leadership, Customer Service, Project Planning, Cisco Technologies, Security
Education
Denver Technical College 1996 — 1998
AA, Network Admin, 3.9
Iowa State University 1991 — 1994
BS, POLSCI
National Congress of American Indians January 2015 - Present
National Congress of American Indians May 2013 - January 2015
Native American Rights Fund May 2013 - May 2013
Native American Rights Fund April 2010 - April 2013
Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Bode Matz PC August 2007 - March 2010
Wallingford Board of Education September 2006 - June 2007
Wallingford Board of Education June 2002 - September 2006
Democratic Leadership Council June 2005 - July 2005
Education
American University, Washington College of Law 2008 — 2012
Juris Doctor
Vassar College 2002 — 2006
BA, Political Science, History, Africana Studies
Native American Rights Fund 2011 - Present
The Morgan Group 2003 - 2010
Skills
Nonprofits, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Community Development, Board Development, Event Planning, Philanthropy, Media Relations
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School 1982 — 1983
MBA, Finance, Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1972 — 1976
BA, Journalism
Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts 2013 - Present
Institute for Public Representation August 2012 - January 2013
Native American Rights Fund 2013 - 2013
New Mexico Environmental Law Center 2013 - 2013
Save Our Springs Alliance May 2012 - August 2012
US Senator Tom Udall January 2012 - May 2012
National Audubon Society January 2011 - April 2011
New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation 2009 - July 2010
Arizona-Mexico Commission 2004 - 2004
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2004 - 2004
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Research, Westlaw, Public Policy, Environmental Law, Natural Resource Law, Natural Resources, Community Outreach, Legal Assistance, Litigation, Legislative Relations, Civil Litigation, Administrative Law, Policy Analysis, Human Rights, Lexis, International Relations, Government, Politics, Legal Issues, International Law, Political Campaigns
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 2010 — 2013
JD, Law
University of Cincinnati
MA, Political Science
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights January 2010 - Present
CDR Associates September 2010 - January 2011
Native American Rights Fund May 2009 - August 2009
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region VIII June 2008 - August 2008
CDR Associates August 2002 - August 2007
Education
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law 2008 — 2010
JD, Law
University of Wyoming College of Law 2007 — 2008
Law
Occidental College 1993 — 1997
B.A., Diplomacy and World Affairs
Fredericks Peebles & Morgan September 2009 - Present
Colorado Supreme Court 2008 - 2009
Disability Rights Law Clinic 2007 - 2008
Washington College of Law 2005 - 2008
Native American Rights Fund June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Civil Litigation, Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Research, Mediation, Immigration Law, Administrative Law, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Law, Appeals, Trials, Corporate Law
Education
American University, Washington College of Law 2005 — 2008
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of California, Davis 1997 — 2002
B.S.; B.A., Psychology; English
St. Bonaventure
Red Bull September 2013 - Present
Denver Parks and Recreation June 2008 - Present
Abercrombie & Fitch September 2012 - May 2013
Native American Rights Fund August 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Community Outreach, Non-profits, Communication, Planning, Marketing, Healthcare, Architectural Design, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, InDesign, Flash Design, SketchUp, Pathophysiology, Human Anatomy, Wellness Coaching, Sports Nutrition, Sports Coaching, Public Speaking, Research, Fundraising, Social Media, Social Networking, Event Planning, Nonprofits
Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver 2012 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
University of Colorado Boulder 2008 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Environmental Design
San Diego State University-California State University 2007 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, Art/Art Studies, General
Rosette LLP April 2013 - Present
Gila River Indian Community Courts February 2013 - April 2013
Native American Rights Fund May 2012 - August 2012
Osage Nation, Attorney General May 2011 - August 2011
Law Office of Geoffrey Standing Bear May 2010 - August 2010
Osage Casino February 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Westlaw, Legal Assistance, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Editing, Management, Research, Policy Analysis, Policy, Mediation, Higher Education, Litigation, Community Outreach
Education
Arizona State University College of Law 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctorate, Indian Law
Haskell Indian Nations University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration & Management
Tyonek Native Corporation 1995 - Present
Garber & Bazzy, PC May 1992 - June 1995
Native American Rights Fund July 1988 - April 1992
Skills
Program Management, New Business Development, Team Building, Corporate Law, Corporate Identity, Corporate Governance, Operations Management
Education
University of Washington, Michael G. Foster School of Business 2002 — 2004
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
The George Washington University Law School 1978 — 1981
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
University of Oregon 1975 — 1977
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Economics
Native American Rights Fund January 2014 - May 2014
Department of the Interior May 2013 - August 2013
Pueblo of Isleta June 2012 - December 2012
United States Agency for International Development June 2009 - July 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Drafting Agreements, Contract Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Tribal Law, Tribal Government, Water Rights, Drafting Tribal Laws...
Education
University of New Hampshire School of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctorate
National University of Ireland, Galway 2008 — 2011
BA, Sociology/Political Science and Geography, 2:1 Honors
Cairo American College 2005 — 2008
High School Diploma, High Honors
Self-employed 1977 - Present
Native American Rights Fund 1988 - 1994
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Assistance, Courts, Trials, Commercial Litigation, Document Review, Pleadings, Lexis, Litigation Support, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Personal Injury, Appeals, Criminal Law, Legal Documents
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder
M.A., Journalism
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.A., English
DC Volunteer Lawyers Project AttorneyPascua Yaqui Tribe2010 - 2011
Native American Rights Fund 2008 - 2009
Skills
Federal Indian Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Courts, Mediation, Litigation, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Government, Legal Assistance, Public Policy, Family Law, Domestic Violence Law
Education
University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law 2010 — 2011
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Indigenous Peoples Law & Policy
American University, Washington College of Law 2007 — 2009
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Dartmouth College 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Studio Art
Upper Iowa University August 2014 - Present
Law Office of Shannon R. Michael January 2014 - Present
Laird and Luhring April 2012 - September 2013
18th Judicial District 2011 - 2012
Native American Rights Fund May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Juvenile Law, Indian Law, Indian Child Welfare Act, Family Law, Criminal Law, Appellate Practice
Education
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law
Doctor of Law (JD)
Upper Iowa University
Bachelor's degree, Public Administration