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Free seminar on basic Indian law.

As part of the launch of the new Urban Indian Law Clinic, please join the Northwest Indian Bar Association and the Indian Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association for a free seminar on basic Indian law.

Representing Native Americans in Washington State: An Indian and Tribal Law Primer

The conference will include presentations on cultural competency and Indian law fundamentals in key areas including jurisdiction, criminal law, and family law as they relate to tribes and tribal members. This conference will serve as a training for lawyers interested in volunteering at the new Urban Indian Legal Clinic that is slated to open in March, as well as for attorneys who are simply interested in learning more about serving native people.

When: Thursday, February 28, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Where: Washington State Bar Association
1325 4th Avenue
Seattle, WA

CLE: Application for 5 CLE Credits pending

Our faculty includes:

  • Lisa Atkinson, Law Office of Lisa Atkinson P.L.L.C.
  • Sevilla Claydon, Garvey Schubert Barer
  • Molly Cohan, University of Washington School of Law
  • Michelle Demmert, Northwest Justice Project
  • Merf Ehman, King County Bar Association
  • Jenine Grey, Executive Director - Chief Seattle Club
  • Joanna Plichta, Foster Pepper P.L.L.C.
  • Rondi Susort, Garvey Schubert Barer
  • Tom Tremaine, Northwest Justice Project
  • Gyasi Ross, Port Madison Enterprises
  • And More!

    Sign-up: RSVP by February 22nd to Trent Crable at or (206) 386-5200. Lunch will be provided. The event is wheelchair accessible.

    We would like to thank the King County Bar Association and the Northwest Justice Project for their support in putting on this seminar and helping with the founding of the Urban Indian Law Clinic.

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