16th Annual Tribal Law & Government Conference

Feb. 3, 2012
Burge Union, Gridiron Room (room change)
University of Kansas

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We invite you to join us for the 16th annual Tribal Law & Government Conference at the University of Kansas School of Law. The conference devotes significant scholarly attention to the study of organic tribal law, modern tribal governments and the evolution of tribal common law, highlighting how the work of scholars and tribal jurists addressing the emerging and historical problems of indigenous law and governance is critical to strengthening tribal sovereignty.

5 hours of free CLE credit for Kansas and Missouri will be offered.

Schedule   (PDF)

9 - 9:10 am

Welcome and Introductions
Webb Hecker
Professor of Law and Past Director, Tribal Law & Government Center, University of Kansas School of Law

9:10 - 10 am

Making American Indian Legal Scholarship Practical and Influential
Matthew L.M. Fletcher (Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa)
Professor of Law and Director, Indigenous Law & Policy Center,
Michigan State University College of Law

10 - 10:10 am

Break

10:10 - 11 am

Indian Tribes and Human Rights Accountability
Wenona Singel (Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa)
Assistant Professor and Associate Director, Indigenous Law & Policy Center,
Michigan State University College of Law

11 - 11:10 am

Break

11:10 - noon

Crow Tribal Water Settlement Act
Heather Whiteman Runs Him (Crow)
Deputy Executive Counsel, Crow Nation

Noon - 1:10 pm

Lunch (on your own)

1:10 - 2 pm

Selected Federal and State Court Case Updates
Melody L. McCoy (Cherokee)
Staff Attorney, Native American Rights Fund

2 - 2:10 pm

Break

2:10 - 3 pm

Indian Gaming Regulation and the Impact on Indian Law
Sharon House (Oneida Nation of Wisconsin)
Attorney specializing in Indian law, negotiations, gaming, regulation, franchising, corporations and finance

3 - 3:10 pm

Closing Remarks


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