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 …
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 …
May 1 – Law Day of Action
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, attorneys across the nation will gather for the National Law Day of Action to stand united in defense of judicial independence, the rule of law, and the independence of the legal profession. Nationally, there are events hosted by Lawyers for Good Government. Learn more here. In Portland, the Multnomah Bar …
Tribal Sovereignty and Executive Orders
There has been a lot of action on behalf of Tribes and Tribal organizations to remind the Administration of the importance of Tribal sovereignty. Programs that support Tribal sovereignty and Tribal members are not part of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. The United States has a government-to-government relationship with Tribal entities. It has Treaty and …
Event: Executive Orders and Actions: Legal Perspectives on the Impact to Nonprofits
The Nonprofit Association of Oregon and other statewide councils for nonprofits have been tracking the Executive Orders and Actions. There are a lot of great resources and webinars. Event Friday 2/14 I will be speaking with two classmates from the University of Oregon Law School, Sarah Peters and Grady Goodall, at an event hosted by …
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Access to Justice
I wanted to showcase two additional CLE (Continuing Legal Education) courses that are available on-demand from the Oregon State Bar. ANCSA at 50 – This Seminar talks about the history of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act as it hit 50 years old. It also includes discussion of Alaska Native Corporations, and the Chehalis decision. …
Upcoming Event: Indian Law Section CLE
I am excited to participate as part of the Oregon State Bar Indian Law Section on the Planning Committee for our upcoming events on “Centering Community” on November 1, 2024. I will also be presenting. The event will be held at the PSU Native American Student and Community Center. Hope to see you there! Register …