Podcast interview
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
How did I get started fighting for Tribal sovereignty
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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Serving as ILS Chair – 2025
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 …
Attorney well-being
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 …
Recent Training for AAHA
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 …
Recap: Pathways in Indian Law
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
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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Fundraiser: Deadlifts “Pool” Party for Pride
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 …
Comment deadlines
Two upcoming comment deadlines related to the Endangered Species Act, the National Environmental Policy Act and the National Historic Preservation Act: 1) For the Endangered Species Act, the Services have announced a proposed regulation to rescind the definition of harm. Comments are due May 19. Read more here. 2) For Tribes, there are upcoming consultation …
Wellbeing Week in Law
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and May 5-9 is Well-Being in Law Week. There are a lot of great resources out there for the general public and focused on attorneys in particular, because of the unique stress of the profession, the stigma in seeking help and the rates of alcohol abuse and suicide. …