Indian Law Section Calendar of Events

Upcoming Events

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Friday, May 2, 2008 - co-sponsored by the Indian Law Section, "The 20th Annual Indian Law CLE." This full day program, featuring keyote speaker Justice Susan Owens, will cover topics of interest to attorneys whose practice involves Indian tribes and their members. Indian law experts will discuss current issues in tribal court practice relevant to a variety of areas such as criminal, employment, consumer and family law. This program will also include a litigation update and ethics discussion.

When:            Friday, May 2, 2008, 8:55 am

Where:           Daybreak Star Cultural Center
                       3801 West Government Way, Seattle

Credits:          5.5 Credits for Washington Attorneys
                       (4.75 General and .75 Ethics Credits pending)

Tuition:           $199
The WSBA-CLE Passport may be used to register for this program.

Registration: Please click here.

Special Accommodations and Questions: Please contact Rex Nolte at
206-727-8211, or rexn@wsba.org

Recent Events

This record of past events is maintained for the convenience of members who may wish to apply for CLE credit.

2008

Thursday, February 28, 2008 – Indian Law Section Mini-CLE: "Representing Native Americans in Washington State: An Indian and Tribal Law Primer." 3.5 General and 1.5 Ethics Credits.

2007

Wednesday and Thursday, October 24-25, 2007 - 4th Annual Tribal Water Rights Conference and CLE, "Climate Change: Impacts to Water, Fish, Cultures, Economies & Rights." 9.5 CLE Credits (includes 1.0 Ethics credit).
Thursday, September 6, 2007 - Indian Law Section 2007 Annual Meeting.
Thursday and Friday, September 6-7, 2007 - 20th Annual UW Indian Law Symposium.
Friday, June 29, 2007 - "The Adam Walsh Act." 1.0 general credit.
Monday thru Thursday, June 11-14, 2007 - Second Annual ACF Region 10 Tribal-State Child Support Conference, "Tribal/State Child Support Programs: Sharing Knowledge/Celebrating Growth."
Friday, June 8, 2007 - "An Introduction to Basic Indian Law and Tribal Courts." 5.25 credits (3.25 general; 2.0 ethics).
Friday, May 4, 2007 - the 19th Annual Indian Law CLE: Current Trends, Legislative Updates and Resolving Issues. 6.25 CLE credits.
Friday, April 27 - Indian Law Section Sponsored Tele-CLE: "San Manuel v. National Labor Relations Board." 1 CLE credit.
Friday, March 2, 2007 - WSBA Indian Law Section Mini-Tele-CLE: "Cultural Property Law and Wash. Senate Bill 5938." Approved for 1.0 general credits
Friday, January 12, 2007 - WSBA Indian Law Section Mini-Tele-CLE: Hydroelectric Relicensing: Understanding the EPAct Hearing Process.Approved for 1.0 general credits.

2006

Friday, Nov. 3, 2006, Portland. Tribal Consultation Meeting on Significant Unannounced Changes to the Federal Trust Obligation.
Friday, November 3, 2006,WSBA Indian Law Section Mini-Tele-CLE: "Indian Claims Limitations Act." Approved for 1.0 General Credit.
Friday, July 14 - 2nd Annual Emerging Northwest Tribal Economies Conference.
Friday, May 5, 2006 - Kitsap Tribal Law & Policy Summit WSU Kitsap Extension. Approved for 3.75 Washington CLE Credits.
Friday, April 28 - 18th Annual Indian Law Conference.
March 14-15, 2006 - Understanding the American Indian Probate Reform Act: A National Symposium.

2005

Thursday and Friday, September 15 and 16, 2005 - 18th Annual University of Washington Indian Law Symposium.
July 15, 2005 - Emerging NW Tribal Economies Seminar. Approved by the Washington State Bar for 6.25 general CLE credits, the Oregon State Bar for 6.75 general CLE credits, the Alaska Bar Association for 6.25 general CLE credits, and the Idaho State Bar for 6.0 general CLE credits.
June 23-24, 2005 - ABA National Conference for the Minority Lawyer, "Getting Commercial in Indian Country: Contractual and Litigation Considerations."
Friday, April 29, 2005 - 17th Annual WSBA Indian Law Section CLE. Approved for 5.75 General CLE credits and 1.0 Ethics credits.
Thursday, April 7, 2005 - Celebrating the Inclusion of Indian Law on the Washington State Bar Exam.
Friday, April 1, 2005 - 2005 Eastern Washington Indian Law Conference. Approved for 5.50 General CLE credits and 1.0 Ethics credit.