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(31)
Adam Crepelle
Assistant Professor at Loyola University Chicago, School of Law
Adam Crepelle is an Assistant Professor at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, specializing in Indigenous law and policy.
Adam Unikowsky
Partner at Jenner & Block LLP
Adam Unikowsky is a Partner at Jenner & Block LLP, focusing on appellate litigation and federal Indian law.
Alexander M. Mallory
Associate at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Alexander M. Mallory is an Associate at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, focusing on federal Indian law and policy.
Amanda Sampson-Lomayesva
Interim Executive Officer and General Counsel at Pascua Yaqui Tribe – Casino Del Sol
Amanda Sampson-Lomayesva serves as Interim Executive Officer and General Counsel for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe’s 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, focusing on environmental law in Indian Country.
Andy DeGuglielmo
Associate at Jenner & Block LLP
Andy DeGuglielmo is an Associate at Jenner & Block LLP, specializing in litigation involving tribal governments.
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, specializing in constitutional law and federal Indian law.
David Yanda
Lecturer at University of Wisconsin Law School
David Yanda is a Lecturer at the University of Wisconsin Law School, teaching courses on legal ethics and professional responsibility.
Denten Robinson
Attorney at DR Law PLLC
Denten Robinson is an attorney at DR Law PLLC, focusing on legal issues affecting tribal communities.
Ed Kneedler
Former Deputy Solicitor General at U.S. Department of Justice
Ed Kneedler served as Deputy Solicitor General at the U.S. Department of Justice, representing the federal government in numerous Supreme Court cases.
Justice Carrie Garrow
Associate Justice at Penobscot Court of Appeals
Justice Carrie Garrow is an Associate Justice at the Penobscot Court of Appeals and 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, bringing extensive experience in tribal and state court systems.
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, focusing on Indigenous law and policy.
Kyle Scherer
Partner at Venable LLP
Kyle Scherer is a Partner at Venable LLP, focusing on tribal economic development and governance.
Lenny Powell
Staff Attorney at Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
Lenny Powell is a Staff Attorney at NARF, focusing on litigation to protect tribal sovereignty and resources.
Logan Cooper
Attorney at Tohono O’odham Nation Office of Attorney General
Logan Cooper is an attorney with the Tohono O’odham Nation Office of Attorney General, focusing on legal issues affecting tribal sovereignty.
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, specializing in federal Indian law and constitutional law.
Martina Gast
Attorney at Pipestone Law LLC
Martina Gast is an attorney at Pipestone Law LLC, specializing in tribal law and governance.
Melody McCoy
Senior Staff Attorney at Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
Melody McCoy is a Senior Staff Attorney at NARF, focusing on education, jurisdiction, and tribal sovereignty issues.
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, working on environmental health issues affecting tribal communities.
Michael Williams
Codification Attorney-Developer at Open Law Library
Michael Williams is a Codification Attorney-Developer at Open Law Library, working on legal technology solutions for tribal codes.
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, focusing on technology policy in Indian Country.
Natali Segovia
Executive Director at Water Protector Legal Collective
Natali Segovia is the Executive Director of the Water Protector Legal Collective, providing legal support for Indigenous environmental movements.
Nikki Borchardt Campbell
Executive Director at North American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA)
Nikki Borchardt Campbell serves as the Executive Director of NAICJA, advocating for the development and enhancement of tribal justice systems.
Patty Ferguson Bohnee
Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence at Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Patty Ferguson Bohnee is the Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Director of the Indian Legal Program at Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.
Rani Williams
Senior Policy Advisor at Clause Law PLLC
Rani Williams is a Senior Policy Advisor at Clause Law PLLC, advising on federal Indian law and policy.
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, specializing in federal Indian law.
Shandiin Herrera
Associate Attorney at Zwillinger Wulkan
Shandiin Herrera is an Associate Attorney at Zwillinger Wulkan, specializing in tribal law and governance.
Theo Thompson
Of Counsel at Stinson LLP
Theo Thompson is Of Counsel at Stinson LLP, advising on legal issues related to artificial intelligence and tribal sovereignty.
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, advising on legal matters affecting the tribe.
William Allread
Law Fellow at UCLA School of Law
William Allread is a Law Fellow at UCLA School of Law, researching innovative legal strategies to support tribal sovereignty.
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
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