I want to stay informed of everything that is happening. And like many of us right now, I go back and forth between doing real in-depth reading and writing and client work and surviving, and getting caught up in doomscrolling. I am trying to keep up on the news, trying make sense of things, and …
I love talking to nonprofit organizations to help answer questions, provide training and talk about strategy. I know sometimes you need to find a quick answer and DIY a solution. Fortunately, there are a lot of great resources for nonprofits businesses in Oregon and Alaska, and across the country. I wanted to pass along some …
NIBA is hosting an upcoming fundraising event in Tacoma, WA, and I hope you can attend! Through my work in Indian law, I have often worked with colleagues at the Northwest Indian Bar Association and support their work to increase the participation of Native people in the legal profession. Unfortunately, across multiple reputable sources, American …
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 and fellow attorney Melissa Chureau at the Fully Mindful. We talk about my experience as an attorney in the Arctic, my return to Portland in 2018, and our experiences as lawyers in recovery and running. From the Arctic to Advocacy: Law, Sobriety & Movement with …
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 …