Indian Law Section

The Indian Law Section provides a forum for practitioners representing clients affected by Indian law. Federal, tribal, and state laws; executive and administrative actions; and court decisions produce a complex and rapidly evolving array of law that affects legal services. The Section schedules CLE programs on subjects that provide information to practitioners representing clients affected by Indian law. Section members also receive a newsletter highlighting recent developments in Indian law.

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The Indian Law Section offers many resources and benefits for members. On this page you will find information about the section, their upcoming events and offerings, as well as information about the section's executive committee.

Upcoming Programs

Application Portal for Executive Committee Elections Open!

Election season is here! If you are interested in applying to serve on your section's executive committee, head over to the Indian Law Section Election Page to see a list of open positions and how to apply.

If you have any questions, please email sections@wsba.org.

37th Annual CLE presented by Stokes Lawrence, P.S., and the WSBA Indian Law Section!

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During the annual CLE on May 15 and 16, 2025, seasoned practitioners will discuss some of the most important developments and pressing issues affecting tribes in Washington State and beyond. For the first time in its history, this year's CLE will be held virtually and in-person in Indian Country on the Tulalip Reservation.

While the agenda is still being finalized, we are excited to share a first look at several of our programs:

• Tribal Warrants Act Panel
• Tribal Civil Jurisdiction after Lexington Insurance Co. vs. Smith
• ISDEAA Contracting
• Truth and Reconciliation: Analysis and Outreach by the Washington Attorney General's Office Tribal Advisory Committee to Address the Impact of Indian Boarding Schools
• A Judicial Update Impacting Indian Country

Where: Tulalip Administration Building, 6406 Marine Drive, Tulalip, Washington

When: May 15-16, 2025

Time:
8 a.m.–5 p.m., May 15
8 a.m.–12:30 p.m., May 16 

Tuition:
$245: Indian Law Section Members
$275: Standard/Non-Section Members
FREE: Current Law Students

Credits: 8 CLE credits

For more information, or to register for In-Person or Virtual, please visit WSBA Indian Law Section's 37th Annual CLE Registration.

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Newsletters

The Spring 2025 Indian Law Newsletter is out!

Spring 2020  │  Spring 2019  │   Summer 2018  │   Spring 2017

If you are interested in submitting an article or items for "Indian Lawyers in the News" for the Indian Law Newsletter, please contact Jeremy Wood at jfwood@littler.com.

Archived issues are available to section members upon request. To request an issue, please email sections@wsba.org.

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Executive Committee

Please contact committee members for specific details on their upcoming meeting dates and locations.

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Join Our List Serve

To join the Section list serve and for general Section questions, please send your email address and Bar number to sections@wsba.org. For more information and to get involved with the Section, please contact Section Chair Andrew Pollom.

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