Muscogee (Creek) Nation 8th Annual Doing Business in Indian Country Conference
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation District Court presents the 8th Annual "Doing Business in Indian Country" Conference, scheduled for May 20th and 21st, 2010, at the River Spirit Event Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This event is co-sponsored by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Supreme Court and the Muscogee (Creek) National Council.
The conference will cover a range of topics pertinent to business operations within Indian Country. Day one will focus on areas such as sovereignty, ethics, land use and trust rights, the latest developments in Indian law, and tribal water rights. Day two will delve into Indian gaming issues, including discussions on Class II and Class III games, as well as entertainment aspects related to gaming.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with a distinguished faculty, including George Skibine, Acting Chair of the National Indian Gaming Commission; Larry Echohawk, Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs (pending confirmation); Judith V. Royster, Professor of Law at the University of Tulsa; Dr. Alan Meister from Nathan and Associates; John Williams of Connors and Winters LLP; Richard Monette from the University of Wisconsin; Kathleen Smith from the University of Oklahoma; and Klint Cowen of Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker.
This conference is designed for legal professionals, business leaders, and individuals interested in the complexities of conducting business within Indian Country. It offers a platform to gain insights from experts, stay updated on legal developments, and network with peers in the field.
Speakers(13)
Bill Bettenberg
Attorney at Homer Law LLP
Bill Bettenberg, JD, is an attorney at Homer Law LLP and a past Assistant to the Secretary of the Interior.
Dr. Alan Meister
Economist at Nathan and Associates, Inc.
Dr. Alan Meister is an economist with Nathan and Associates, Inc., based in Irvine, California.
George Skibine
Acting Chair at National Indian Gaming Commission
George Skibine served as the Acting Chair of the National Indian Gaming Commission.
John Williams
Attorney at Connors and Winters LLP
John Williams, JD, is an attorney at Connors and Winters LLP in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Judith V. Royster
Professor of Law at University of Tulsa
Judith V. Royster, JD, is a Professor of Law at the University of Tulsa.
Kathleen Smith
Lecturer at University of Oklahoma
Kathleen Smith, JD, is a Lecturer at the University of Oklahoma.
Klint Cowen
Attorney at Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker LLP
Klint Cowen, JD, is an attorney at Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker LLP in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Larry Echo Hawk
Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs at U.S. Department of the Interior
Larry Echo Hawk was the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs at the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Montie Deer
Past Commissioner at National Indian Gaming Commission
Montie Deer is a past Commissioner of the National Indian Gaming Commission.
Patrick E. Moore
District Court Judge at Muscogee (Creek) Nation District Court
Patrick E. Moore, BBA, JD, LL.M, is a District Court Judge for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation District Court and served as a moderator for the conference.
Richard Monette
Professor at University of Wisconsin
Richard Monette, JD, is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin.
Shannon Prescott
Attorney at Glendening, McKenna, Prescott, & Robertson
Shannon Prescott, JD, is an attorney at Glendening, McKenna, Prescott, & Robertson.
Shelly Grunsted
Professor at University of Oklahoma
Shelly Grunsted, BA, JD, LL.M, is a Professor at the University of Oklahoma and served as a moderator for the conference.
Event Details
- Date
- May 20, 2010
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Okmulgee, United States
- River Spirit Event Center
- Audience
- Legal professionals, business leaders, and individuals interested in conducting business within Indian Country.