“Trends in Indian Law Litigation: Coordinated Briefing and Representation,” Federal Bar Association's 2024 Indian Law Conference
Event
April 5, 2024
Special Counsel Lenny Powell will join the Federal Bar Association Indian Law Conference for a panel discussion about Indian Law litigation. Panelists will use Haaland v. Brackeen as a case study to explore the Tribal Supreme Court Project’s coordinated briefing and effectiveness. They will also discuss ways to increase representation of American Indians and Alaska Natives at the highest levels of oral advocacy.
Lenny was on the team that won Haaland v. Brackeen at the US Supreme Court, a victory that upheld the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act. He was also on the team that won McGirt v. Oklahoma, where the Court recognized the continued existence of the Muscogee (Creek) Reservation. Lenny is a thought leader nationwide who regularly lectures and writes about Indian law issues.
Event
April 5, 2024
Special Counsel Lenny Powell will join the Federal Bar Association Indian Law Conference for a panel discussion about Indian Law litigation. Panelists will use Haaland v. Brackeen as a case study to explore the Tribal Supreme Court Project’s coordinated briefing and effectiveness. They will also discuss ways to increase representation of American Indians and Alaska Natives at the highest levels of oral advocacy.
Lenny was on the team that won Haaland v. Brackeen at the US Supreme Court, a victory that upheld the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act. He was also on the team that won McGirt v. Oklahoma, where the Court recognized the continued existence of the Muscogee (Creek) Reservation. Lenny is a thought leader nationwide who regularly lectures and writes about Indian law issues.
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