The Struggle for Equal Voting Rights

New article by the Indian Legal Clinic Director Patty Ferguson Bohnee.
See link to access the article: http://www.myazbar.org/AZAttorney/PDF_Articles/1110lawsattic.pdf

Talk by Robert N. Clinton

Indian Tribes and the Origins,
Development, and Challenges
of Tribal Courts

Robert N. Clinton
Foundation Professor of Law,
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Thursday, October 28th, 3:00-5:00
University Club, Club Room

Sponsored by the Arizona Chapter of the Fulbright Association
and the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies

For more information, e-mail Richard Burg (burg@asu.edu)

Robert Yazzie Lecture

Robert Yazzie, Director, Dine Policy Institute gave a lecture entitled: "The Quality of Justice from the Navajo Experience" on October 19. Click the link for the MP3 audio recording.
http://media.law.asu.edu/law/2010/fall/ILP/ILP_10_20_10.mp3.

Domestic Violence Prosecutions CLE

Dear Alumni and Friends - Marnie Hodahkwen (’02) Assistant United States Attorney and Deputy Tribal Liaison, will be representing the U.S. Attorney's Office at this conference, where she will discuss domestic violence prosecutions in Indian Country. More information about the conference and the speakers can be found on the conference website: http://dv.law.asu.edu/

Navajo Nation 2010 President Debate

The Navajo Nation 2010 Presidential Debate, co-hosted by ASU Student Committee for the Navajo Nation Presidental Debate and various American Indian academic groups and student organizations was held at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at ASU on October 18, 2010.

Click here for video-recording of the Navajo Nation 2010 Presidential Debate. Please advance the time to 5:48 for the actual start time of the debate. There is also a 15 minute break that has not been edited.

Job Opportunity-Cheif Judge for Yavapai-Apache Nation

Description :

Yavapai-Apache Nation seeks Chief Judge to preside over and ensure the proper operation for the Yavapai-Apache Nation Tribal Court. The Chief Judge is the primary judicial officer and administrator of the Nation’s Tribal Courts.

How to Apply- Please submit a complete application, cover letter and resume by October 29, 2010 to:

Yavapai-Apache Nation
Human Resources Department
2400 W. Datsi St.
Camp Verde, AZ 86322


See Link:
http://www.yavapai-apache.org/hrChiefJudge.html

Congressional Research Service Looking for Atty to Focus on Federal Indian Law!!!!

Legislative Attorney (Federal Indian Law) (Vacancy #: 100217)

GS-0905-13 — Congressional Research Service — $89,033.00 – $115,742.00
Opening Date: Oct 6, 2010
Closing Date: Nov 3, 2010

See Link Below:

http://turtletalk.wordpress.com/2010/10/13/congressional-research-service-looking-for-atty-to-focus-on-federal-indian-law/

New Directions in Native Health CLE Conference

Friday, November 5, 2010 - Noon - 5pm - Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Great Hall, Tempe, AZ

Conference Speakers include:
Linus Everling, Lloyd B. Miller, Dr. John Molina, Dr. Michael H. Trujillo, Rebecca Tsosie & Alvin H. Warren (Invited).

Advance Registration: $75.00 11/01/2010. Agenda, speaker bios and registration online at www.regonline.com/nativehealth. State Bar of Arizona may qualify for 3.5 general credits, Approval pending for NM State Bar credits.

Navajo Nation Presidential Debate

Join us for the Navajo Nation Presidential Debate at ASU College of Law on Monday, October 18th from 6-9! Please spread the word!!