15th Annual Indian Law Symposium
Thursday & Friday, September 19-20, 2002
University of Washington School of Law
Condon Hall
1100 N.E. Campus Parkway
Seattle, Washington
12.50 CLE Credits including 1 Ethics Credit
Cost: $249 early registration before 9/6/02; $299 regular;
$209 new attorney discount, admitted after 12/31/99
Presented by the University of Washington
Native American Law Center in association with
the Northwest Indian Bar Association
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- Program Highlights
- Who Should Attend
- Description of Program
- Schedule
- Discounts and Refunds
- Accommodations for Disabilities
- Download PDF version of brochure
Program Highlights
Program highlights include:
- Legislative, Judicial & Administrative Law Update
- Regulation of Tribal Business Enterprises
- Protection of Tribal Trust Assets and Cobell Litigation Update
- Criminal Law Enforcement in Tribal Courts
- Indian Gaming, Taxation & Financing
- The Makah Whaling Dispute
- Tribal Recognition and Treaty Rights
Who Should Attend
Attorneys who have Indian clients; attorneys whose clients deal with Indians, tribal governments or reservation businesses; tribal leaders; and anyone interested in Indian law.
This year's program features a comprehensive review of issues related to doing business in Indian country – including the application of federal and state laws such as the Fair Labor Standards Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act, the jurisdiction of the State Department of Labor and Industries, as well as federal and state taxation authority. As tribes continue to expand economic opportunities, the scope of federal and state jurisdiction over tribes, individual Indians and non- Indians increases in importance.
Another panel of experts will focus on Indian gaming taxation and financing in addition to the basics of gaming development. Expert lawyers and financial consultants will discuss the complex area of financing operations through bonds and the ramifications of new federal statutes and regulations.
Day One of the conference will also include an update on the tribal sovereignty protection initiative commenced in the wake of the recent series of adverse United States Supreme Court decisions. As usual, the conference commences with comprehensive review of developments in the courts, Congress and federal agencies.
Day Two highlights criminal defense practice in tribal courts; protection of tribal and individual trust assets; Makah Treaty rights and a panel discussion of recently recognized tribes and treaty rights.
Schedule
Thursday, September 19, 2002
8:00 a.m. Registration and Coffee 8:25 a.m. Introduction and Conference Overview
Professor Robert Anderson, University of Washington Law School8:30 a.m. Legislative, Litigation and Administrative Law Update
Thomas Schlosser, Morriset, Schlosser, Homer, Jozwiak & McGaw
Shelby Settles, Staff Attorney, National Congress of American Indians9:30 a.m. Federal and State Regulation of Tribal Business Enterprises on Indian Reservations
Jill Conrad, Dorsey & Whitney
Rob Otsea, Muckleshoot Tribe, Office of the Tribal Attorney10:30 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m. Federal and State Regulation of Tribal Business Enterprises on Indian Reservations (continued)
Fawn Sharp, Office of the Reservation Attorney, Quinault Indian Nation
James S. Johnson, Washington Attorney General’s Office (invited)11:45 a.m. Tribal Sovereignty Protection Initiative Update
W. Ron Allen, Vice-Chairman, National Congress of American Indians12:15 p.m. Lunch (on your own) 1:30 p.m. Indian Gaming, Taxation and Financing
Debora Juarez, Morgan Stanley
Lee Shannon, Hobbs Strauss Dean & Walker L.L.P.
Hugh Spitzer, Foster Pepper & Shefelman P.L.L.C.
Barry Brandon, Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, L.L.P.3:15 p.m. Break 3:30 p.m. Ethical Issues in Tribal Courts Related to Non- Attorney Judges and Advocates
Juliana Repp, Columbia Legal Services
Honorable Jane M. Smith, Quinault and Puyallup judge pro tem and appellate judge4:30 p.m. Closing Remarks for the Day 4:35 p.m. Adjourn Friday, September 20, 2002
8:00 a.m. Check-In and Coffee 8:30 a.m. Criminal Law Issues in Tribal Courts
Kathleen Bowman, , Navajo Nation Public Defender
Honorable Theresa Pouley, Lummi Nation Tribal Court
Ron Whitener, University of Washington School of Law10:15 a.m. Break 10:30 a.m. Economic Sovereignty and Protection of Tribal Trust Assets
Keith Harper, Native American Rights Fund
Howard Arnett, Karnopp, Petersen, Noteboom, Hansen, Arnett & Sayeg
Mary Pavel, Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Endreson & Perry12:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own) 1:15 p.m. Treaty Rights: Makah Whaling Film Presentation - Sandi Osawa, Upstream Productions
Gordon Smith, Chairman, Makah Tribe
John Arum, Ziontz, Chestnut, Varnell, Berley & Slonim2:45 p.m. Break 3:00 p.m. Tribal Recognition and Treaty Rights to Fish in U.S. v. Washington
Craig Dorsay, Law Offices of Craig Dorsay
Dan Raas, Raas, Johnsen & Stuen, P.S.
Professor Stacy Leeds, Visiting Associate Professor of Law, University of Kansas School of Law4:30 p.m. Closing Remarks 4:35 p.m. Adjourn For more information, call 800-CLE-UNIV or 206-543-0059.
- Early Registration: Pay by September 6, 2002, FOR MAJOR SAVINGS!
- New Attorney Discount: If you were admitted to the Bar after December 31, 1999, you can take 30 percent off the standard registration fee, subject to space availability.
- Group Discounts: Group discounts are available. Individuals from the same organization must register and pay at the same time. For more information about group discounts, please call us at (206) 543-0059.
- Refunds are available up to five days prior to the program. In lieu of a refund, we encourage participants to send a substitute. Please notify the UW CLE of any requests for refunds or substitutions. All cancellations are subject to a $30 handling charge.
To request accommodations for the disabled, please contact the office of the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at:(206) 543-6450 (voice); (206) 543-6452 (TDD); (206) 685-7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu (E-Mail).
