Overview

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Quotes from Past Attendees:
“This seminar is the best of the best!”
“Faculty was excellent!”
“I came to the seminar really expecting an ordinary, behind-the-times presentation of mundane facts. Instead, I was presented with current topical information that directly applies to the issues before my tribe today. It was great.”

Who Should Attend:
Tribal Attorneys
Tribal Members
Tribal Governing Bodies
Tribal Accountants
Vendors to Tribes
Government Officials
Lenders and Financial Planners

Agenda

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Faculty

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Lael R. Echo-Hawk, Program Co-Chair, is Legislative Director of the Native American Contractors Association in Washington, DC. She is responsible for legislative and regulatory issues, ensuring NACA is at the forefront of Native 8(a) advocacy. She previously served as in-house counsel for the Tulalip Tribes of Washington and is co-founder of Native Speaks, a progressive company owned by Native professionals that provides consultation and instruction for companies, and motivational speaking for young adults.

Gabriel S. Galanda, Program Co-Chair, is a partner with Galanda Broadman PLLC, a firm he founded in 2010. From 2000 - 2010, he practiced law with Williams Kastner, where he was the youngest lawyer to ever be elected to the firm’s membership and to serve on the firm’s Board of Directors. His practice focuses on complex, multi-party litigation and crisis management, representing tribal governments and businesses. He assists tribes with transactions and strategy related to various economic development initiatives.

John Barkley works as a Training Specialist for the Council for Tribal Employment Rights, a national Indian non-profit organization representing over 300 Indian Tribes and Native Alaskan Villages with TERO ordinances. He is a former TERO Director, TERO Commission chairman, TERO Compliance Office and Contract Specialist.

Jeanette Bettles, Vice President of the Native American Banking Group at the San Francisco office of Merrill Lynch, has over 10 years finance and capital markets experience.

Anthony S. Broadman, is a partner with Galanda Broadman PLLC. His practice focuses on company-critical litigation and representing tribal governments in public affairs, gaming, taxation, crisis response, and economic development matters. He has authored several articles, most recently “Let’s Make A Deal: Contracts in Indian Country” published in Indian Gaming magazine’s January 2009 issue.

Leslie A. Cushman is the Deputy Director for the Department of Revenue, State of Washington, and serves as the agency’s Tribal Liaison.

Michael E. Douglas, an attorney with Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Miller & Munson, LLP, serves as Secretary on the Governing Council for the Northwest Indian Bar Association.

Chandra Hampson is Vice President and Director of Indian Country Initiatives with the Seattle office of ShoreBank Enterprise Cascadia. She was previously a Vice President and Relationship Manager with Wells Fargo Bank NA.

Ron His Horse is Thunder is Tribal Chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and Chairman of the Great Plains Tribal Chairman’s Association.

Henry James, Founder and Chairman of Sea2Sky Corporation, operates James Trading Company and associated companies which target government procurement via their SDVOB, in a HUB and Free Trade Zone status.

Eric Jordan, Economic Development Director with the United Indians Tribes Foundation, Pathways to Prosperity Project, is charged with launching economic empowerment initiatives that generate assets and create jobs.

Bree H. Kame’enui-Ramirez is an attorney with Bullivant Houser Bailey PC. Her civil litigation practice focuses on Indian law, construction and product liability.

William M. Lettig is Executive Vice President of the Pacific Northwest Region of KeyBank, and the National Executive for Native American Financial Services. His work includes tribal governments, business enterprises, and financial education.

Amy Besaw Medford is Director of the Honoring Nations Program at the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development, in the John F. Kennedy School of Government.

Michael M. Moran, Principal of Moran Public Affairs LLC has been active in politics for 30 years, in local, state, and federal campaigns and staff positions. His firm works with Indian tribes, non-profits and other organizations in lobbying, public information campaigns, and organizational development.

Lance Morgan, Keynote Speaker, is President and Chief Executive Officer of Ho-Chunk, Inc. He is also a partner in the law firm of Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP.

Les Parks, of Katrina Jim Corporation, is a member of The Tulalip Tribes of Washington, served three terms on the Tulalip Tribes Council and is presently building an authentic Native American restaurant business.

Sophie Pierre is the Chief Commissioner of the BC Treaty Commission. Previously, she served as leader of the Ktunaxa Nation in Cranbrook, B.C. and a dedicated director of First Nations developments throughout B.C. and Canada.

Doug Robertson, COO and Director of Sea2Sky Corporation, has extensive experience in resource procurement and harvesting, international log imports and exports, and construction of foreign wood product manufacturing facilities.

Quanah M. Spencer is Of Counsel with Williams Kastner PLLC, where his practice is focused on public policy in both the local and national arenas.

Michael Taylor is employed in the Office of the Reservation Attorney for The Tulalip Tribes of Washington.

Prof. Ron Whitener is Director of the, and an Assistant Professor of Law, at the University of Washington. He was formerly a tribal attorney for the Squaxin Island Tribe.

Credits

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This seminar is approved for the following credits

Washington State Bar Association
8.5 General CLE Credits

The Alaska Bar Association
8.5 General CLE Credits

Oregon State Bar
8.75 General CLE Credits - The Seminar Group is an Accredited Sponsor

Idaho State Bar
7.75 General CLE Credits

The State Bar of California
8.5 General CLE Credits - The Seminar Group is an approved MCLE provider

If this seminar has not been approved for the credits you require, let us know and we will look into it for you.

Information on Continuing Education Credits

Fees

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Single Registration	$695.00
2 or more (each)	$645.00
Government Employee	$595.00
Non-Profit / NGO	$595.00
New Associate	$460.00
Paralegal	$460.00
Student	$397.00
Tribal Member / Counsel	$347.00
Printed Course Materials	$150.00
Day One ONLY	$450.00
Day Two ONLY	$199.00
DVD Homestudy	$705.00
CD Homestudy	$705.00
Downloadable Course Materials	$150.00

Fee Description

Cancellation Policy

We will refund your tuition less a $50 cancellation charge if we receive your cancellation by 8/7/2009.

Location

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This seminar is being held at:

Tulalip Resort Casino

10200 Quil Ceda Blvd. Tulalip, WA 98271

Phone: (360) 716-6500

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