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Exploring the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and Indian Law Today - 2024 Annual Meeting

$50.00
  • Instructor(s):  Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear, Osage Nation

Exploring the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and Indian Law Today   Filmed at the 2024 OBA Annual Meeting     Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear, Osage Nation Geoffrey Standing Bear is the Principal Chief of the Osage Nation. He is the great-grandson of Osage Principal Chief Fred Lookout. Chief Standing Bear and his wife Julie have four children and eight grandchildren. Now in his third term as Osage Nation Principal Chief, he continues the work of protecting and enhancing the Osage culture, language and lands. Before his election, Chief Standing Bear practiced law for 34 years. He concentrated on federal Indian law. He served as Assistant Principal Chief of the Osage Tribe from 1990 through 1994 and was a Member of the Osage Nation Congress from 2010 to 2014. While a practicing lawyer, he was involved in the first Indian gaming cases in Oklahoma. He also was General Counsel to the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association. In 2017, Chief Standing Bear was recognized by Oklahoma Magazine as an Oklahoman of the Year for his leadership of the Osage Nation. He received his B.A. from the University of Oklahoma and his J.D. from the University of Tulsa College of Law. He sees the Osage Nation expanding its land base, maintaining its vibrant traditions, and returning the Osage language to daily use. His belief is that this and much more can be done through the power of the Osage child, and it is, therefore, the duty of all his people to protect and nurture the children of the Nation.       Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.

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  • 53
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  • 8/5/26
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Honoring Sovereignty: An Indian Law Update

$175.00
  • Instructor(s):  OBA Indian Law Section

Oklahoma Bar Association Indian Law Section CLE December 21, 2023, 9 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Oklahoma Bar Center, Oklahoma City and Online     Topic Panelists   Welcome from OCU Law Dean David Holt The Hon. David Holt   U.S. Supreme Court Update A discussion focused on the Supreme Court’s notable Indian law decisions in the last year and cases to watch on this year’s docket. Prof. Marc Roark, University of Tulsa College of Law, Professor and Associate Dean of Faculty Development   Tribal Court Transitions A primer on how to transition from a tribal court created by the Code of Federal Regulations, i.e. a “CFR Court,” to an independent tribal court, featuring necessary legal infrastructure and practical tips. Hon. Eldridge Onco, Chief Justice, Kiowa Tribal Court; Hon. Heather Mitchell, Chief Judge, Kiowa Tribal Court; Hershel M. Gorham, Esq., General Counsel, Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes   Break     Smoothing the Path from Fee to Trust A detailed overview on how to make an application to Interior for taking land into trust, whether for gaming, non-gaming or “mandatory” acquisitions. Valery Giebel, Esq., senior Indian law attorney, U.S. Department of the Interior Office of the Solicitor, Tulsa Field Office   Lunch     Farm Bill Updates for Indian Country Learn how updates to the 2018 Farm Bill 2023 will impact Indian Country’s farming, ranching, hemp, forestry and nutrition programs to achieve food sovereignty and security. Carly D. Griffith Hotvedt, Esq. Associate Director of the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative ("IFIA"), University of Arkansas Law School Kelli Case Senior Staff Attorney, IFIA Kristiana Coutu Director of Policy, Research and Governance, IFIA   Restoring the Indian Treaty Power Professor Pearl will discuss the likely unconstitutional nature of the 1871 prohibition on the President’s ability to enter into treaties with Indian tribes, touching on relevant case law on separation of powers, potential legal challenges and how the ability to negotiate treaties would solve many disputes between Oklahoma tribes and the State. Prof. M. Alexander Pearl, University of Oklahoma College of Law   Break     Eliminating Implicit Bias in the Legal Profession   This interactive session will explore how attorneys can meet their duty under the Rules of Professional Conduct to respect the legal system and those who serve it by recognizing and mitigating implicit bias in their relationships and interactions with clients, job applicants and as prosecutors, defense counsel and judges.    Dr. Natasha M. Mickel, PhD., Assistant Professor, Assistant Director of Faculty Development, University of Oklahoma HSC. Stephanie Hudson, Esq., director, Oklahoma Indian Legal Services; President, Oklahoma Bar Association Indian Law Section       Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials. 

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  • 375
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  • 12/31/25
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Indigeneity Today: An Indian Law Framework

$175.00
  • Instructor(s):  OBA Indian Law Section

2024 Indian Law Section CLE  Indigeneity Today: An Indian Law Framework  (6 Hours of CLE Credit)    Natural Resources Law  Speakers: Ken Bellmard & Patrick Kane Description: This session will delve into the complexities of natural resource management, with a focus on current challenges and emerging issues and trends. Topics will include water rights, regulatory frameworks, and the impact of energy policy on environmental law concerns in Indian Country. Speakers from various sectors will provide insights into the legal and environmental considerations that shape disputed issues involving natural resources. The focus will include the Osage Minerals Council suit regarding wind farms and the conflict regarding the construction of a hydroelectric power plant on the Kiamichi River in Southeast Oklahoma.    Tribal AG Office Perspectives  Speakers: Clayton Fulton (Muscogee Nation), Alauna Crawford (Chickasaw Nation)  Description: This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the roles and responsibilities of Tribal Attorney General offices. Speakers Clayton Fulton and Faith Lasiter will share their experiences and perspectives on the unique legal challenges faced by tribal governments. Topics will include jurisdictional issues, Tribal Attorney General office initiatives, enforcement of tribal laws, and the interplay between tribal, federal, and state legal systems.     Political = Indian Status  Speaker: Professor Lindsay Robertson  Description: In this session, Professor Lindsay Robertson will explore the concept of "Indian" as a political status rather than a racial distinction, meaning that being "Indian" refers to membership in a federally recognized tribe, which is a political entity with sovereign rights, not simply a racial category based on ancestry. Professor Robertson will discuss the legal precedent established in Morton v. Mancari and the recent challenges in ICWA and other contexts.     Priorities for Federal/Tribal Prosecution  Speakers: Arvo Mikkanen, Jonathan Rohrer  Description: This session will address the priorities and challenges in federal and tribal prosecution. Arvo Mikkanen and Jonathan Rohrer will discuss their experiences and insights into prosecuting cases involving tribal lands and citizens, focusing on the coordination between federal and tribal justice systems. The session will also highlight key areas of concern, such as violent crime, jurisdictional issues, and the protection of tribal sovereignty within the legal framework.        Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.

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  • 330
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  • 11/12/26
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Modern Times in Indian Country - 2024 Annual Meeting

$50.00
  • Instructor(s):  Victoria Holland

Modern Times in Indian Country   Filmed at the 2024 OBA Annual Meeting     Victoria Holland Victoria Holland primarily focuses on Tribal law. Prior to attending law school at the University of Oklahoma, Ms. Holland worked for her Tribe, the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians. It was there that she discovered her passion for helping Tribes and their citizens. Her practice includes working on Tribal and non-Tribal business development, prosecutions on behalf of Tribal governments, contract review and negotiation, code drafting, and some litigation matters.  Ms. Holland is admitted to practice in the Eastern and Western Federal District Courts of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Courts, and various Tribal courts.       Disclaimer:  All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.

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  • 50
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  • 8/5/26
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