I am excited to be speaking at my alma mater, the University of Oregon School of Law, at this upcoming summit. I’ll be speaking about my experience in Indian law and working with Indigenous Communities, Tribes and Tribal organizations. I’ll be joined by other alums and colleauges from the Indian Law Section Executive Committee. I …
Last week, I went to Anchorage to present to members of the Association of Alaska Housing Authorities on Housing Policy and the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act. AAHA is hosting a three (3) day training on Housing Policy. Participants will become acquainted with the essential policy requirements under NAHASDA. Management, review and revision …
Earlier this year, I did a podcast with my friend Melissa. We talk about my experience as an attorney in the Arctic and as lawyers in recovery. Check it out! From the Arctic to Advocacy: Law, Sobriety & Movement with Dawn Winalski
As outgoing Chair of the Oregon State Bar Indian Law section, I am often asked “How did I start to practice in this area of law?” Here’s a little of my history, starting at the Top of the World It’s hard to believe it’s been 9 years since I moved back to Portland after spending …
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Since 2022, I have been a member of the Oregon State Bar Indian Law Section Executive Committee. In 2025, I served as Chair and I wanted to take a minute to reflect on this last year. (Views are my own.) It was actually my second time as Chair! In 2022, I served as a Co-Chair …
Attention Oregon Attorneys: Potential change for well-being in law programs at the Oregon State Bar In Oregon (like many states), the State Bar has Committees, which are appointed by the bar’s Board of Governors (BOG). It also has Sections which attorneys pay around $20-30/year to join and be involved in a community focused on a …
Last week, I had the opportunity to present a Board of Commissioners training for the Association of Alaska Housing Authorities. It was held at The Nave in Anchorage, which is a really cool converted church and community gathering space. We had about 30 participants from across the state focus on Housing Policy, and the roles …
Last week, the Northwest Indian Bar Association (NIBA), the Oregon State Bar Indian Law Section, and Davis Wright Tremaine hosted Pathways in Indian Law: Student & Professional Networking Event at DWT. We had a great turnout! There were law students from Lewis and Clark and the University of Oregon, including NALSA members. We had legal professionals …
Pathways in Indian Law: Student & Professional Networking Event Join Us for an Evening of Connections and Conversations Thursday, September 25, 2025 5:00 – 7:00 PM DWT Portland Office Lounge560 SW 10th Ave, Suite 700Portland, OR 97205 View invitation and RSVP Davis Wright Tremaine, the Northwest Indian Bar Association (NIBA), and the Oregon State Bar Indian Law Section …
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Winalski Consulting is excited to sponsor an upcoming event in Portland on July 12, 2025! Deadlifts “Pool” Party (or Deadlift Pull Party) for Pride at Eastside Kettlebell Collective for Pride, with donations going to Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center. Sign-up! Donate! About SMYRC: Since 1998, SMYRC has fostered a safe, harassment-free space for …