The 2026 Indian Law Conference, organized by the Federal Bar Association, is scheduled to take place on April 9-10 at the Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. This annual event serves as a premier gathering for professionals engaged in federal Indian law, bringing together nearly 800 participants and over 50 exhibitors, including local artisans, legal vendors, and nonprofits.
The conference will address critical topics such as tribal sovereignty, governance, property rights, contracts, civil rights, cultural resources, and environmental quality. Attendees will benefit from sessions revisiting significant U.S. Supreme Court developments affecting Indian Country since 2001, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Tribal Supreme Court Project, and exploring innovative strategies to navigate the evolving legal landscape.
In addition to educational sessions, the event offers ample networking opportunities with leaders from tribal governments, federal agencies, law firms, and academia. The conference also features a marketplace showcasing exhibitors and artisans connected to the practice and community of Indian law, providing a rich cultural experience for attendees.
This conference is essential for anyone practicing, studying, or engaging with Indian law, offering unparalleled education on pressing issues and fostering connections within the field.
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Speakers(32)
Adam Crepelle
Assistant Professor at Loyola University Chicago, School of Law
Adam Crepelle is an Assistant Professor at Loyola University Chicago, School of Law.
Adam Unikowsky
Partner at Jenner & Block LLP
Adam Unikowsky is a Partner at Jenner & Block LLP.
Alexander M. Mallory
Associate at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Alexander M. Mallory is an Associate at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP.
Amanda Sampson-Lomayesva
Interim Executive Officer and General Counsel at Pasyaqui Tribe – Casino Del Sol
Amanda Sampson-Lomayesva serves as Interim Executive Officer and General Counsel for the Pasyaqui Tribe – Casino Del Sol.
Amber Reano
Attorney Candidate at Barnhouse Keegan Solimon & West LLP
Amber Reano is an Attorney Candidate at Barnhouse Keegan Solimon & West LLP.
Andy DeGuglielmo
Associate at Jenner & Block LLP
Andy DeGuglielmo is an Associate at Jenner & Block LLP.
Daniel Rice
Assistant Professor of Law at University of North Carolina School of Law
Daniel Rice is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of North Carolina School of Law.
David Yanda
Moderator at University of Wisconsin Law School
David Yanda serves as a moderator at the University of Wisconsin Law School.
Denten Robinson
Attorney at DR Law PLLC
Denten Robinson is an attorney at DR Law PLLC.
Ed Kneedler
Former Deputy Solicitor General (retired)
Ed Kneedler is a retired former Deputy Solicitor General.
Justice Carrie Garrow
Associate Justice at Penobscot Court of Appeals
Justice Carrie Garrow serves as an Associate Justice at the Penobscot Court of Appeals and is the President of the National American Indian Court Judges Association.
Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis
Justice at Washington State Supreme Court
Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis serves on the Washington State Supreme Court.
Kekek Stark
Professor of Law at University of Montana Alexander Blewitt III School of Law
Kekek Stark is a Professor of Law at the University of Montana Alexander Blewitt III School of Law.
Kyle Scherer
Partner at Venable LLP
Kyle Scherer is a Partner at Venable LLP.
Lenny Powell
Staff Attorney at Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
Lenny Powell is a Staff Attorney at the Native American Rights Fund (NARF).
Logan Cooper
Moderator at Tohono O’odham Nation Office of Attorney General
Logan Cooper serves as a moderator at the Tohono O’odham Nation Office of Attorney General.
Maggie Blackhawk
Mses H. Grossman Professor of Law at NYU School of Law
Maggie Blackhawk is the Mses H. Grossman Professor of Law at NYU School of Law.
Martina Gast
Attorney at Pipestone Law LLC
Martina Gast is an attorney at Pipestone Law LLC.
Melody McCoy
Senior Staff Attorney at Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
Melody McCoy is a Senior Staff Attorney at the Native American Rights Fund (NARF).
Mia Montoya Hammersley
Director of Climate Justice at Public Health Law Center
Mia Montoya Hammersley is the Director of Climate Justice at the Public Health Law Center.
Michael R. Williams
Codification Attorney-Developer at Open Law Library
Michael Williams is a Codification Attorney-Developer at Open Law Library.
Morgan Gray
Senior Research & Policy Analyst at American Indian Policy Institute, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Morgan Gray is a Senior Research & Policy Analyst at the American Indian Policy Institute, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.
Natali Segovia
Executive Director at Water Protector Legal Collective
Natali Segovia serves as the Executive Director of the Water Protector Legal Collective.
Nikki Borchardt Campbell
Executive Director at North American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA)
Nikki Borchardt Campbell serves as the Executive Director of the North American Indian Court Judges Association, advocating for the development of tribal justice systems.
Nikki Borchart Campell
Executive Director at North American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA)
Nikki Borchart Campell is the Executive Director of the North American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA).
Patty Ferguson Bohnee
Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence, Charles M. Brewer Professor of Trial Advocacy; Faculty Director, Indian Legal Program and Director, Indian Legal Clinic at Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Patty Ferguson Bohnee holds multiple roles at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, including Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Faculty Director of the Indian Legal Program.
Rani Williams
Senior Policy Advisor at Clause Law PLLC
Rani Williams is a Senior Policy Advisor at Clause Law PLLC.
Robert T. Anderson
Oneida Indian Nation Visiting Professor of Law at Harvard School of Law
Robert T. Anderson is the Oneida Indian Nation Visiting Professor of Law at Harvard School of Law.
Shandiin Herrera
Associate Attorney at Zwillinger Wulkan
Shandiin Herrera is an Associate Attorney at Zwillinger Wulkan.
Theo Thompson
Of Counsel at Stinson LLP
Theo Thompson serves as Of Counsel at Stinson LLP.
Timothy Evans
Deputy General Counsel at Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
Timothy Evans serves as Deputy General Counsel for the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation.
William Allread
Law Fellow at UCLA School of Law
William Allread is a Law Fellow at UCLA School of Law.
Event Details
- Date
- April 9-10, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Scottsdale, United States
- Talking Stick Resort
- Pricing
- $675 - $825
- Audience
- Professionals engaged in federal Indian law, including attorneys, tribal leaders, government officials, and academics.
- CLE Credits
- 12.0 total General CLE credit hours (including 1.5 ethics) for 60-minute states, and 14.4 total CLE credit hours (including 1.8 ethics) for 50-minute states.
- Attendees
- Nearly 800 participants