“Beyond Casinos: Growth Opportunities for Business on Tribal Lands,” Bloomberg Law

Jenner & Block Partner Charles Galbraith and Associate Krystalyn Kinsel discuss the benefits and legal and cultural nuances of partnering with tribes for new business ventures in a recent Bloomberg Law INSIGHT article. In the piece, they discuss a recent venture by a technology company and outline the valuable opportunity Indian Country provides companies beyond simple jurisdictional advantages.

Mr. Galbraith is co-chair of Jenner & Block’s Native American Law Practice and a partner in the Government Controversies and Public Policy Litigation Practice and the Government Relations Practice. He is a citizen of the Navajo Nation with over 15 years of experience helping tribes navigate their unique legal landscape and political relationships in the U.S.

Ms. Kinsel is an associate who focuses her practice on complex litigation and Native American affairs. She is a citizen of the Navajo Nation and her experience ranges from representing the sovereign interests of tribal governments to defending multinational technology companies and federal agencies against civil actions in federal, state, and tribal court.

Interested in learning more about doing business in Indian Country? Contact Partners Charles Galbraith and Ambassador Keith Harper for more information, including CLE opportunities.  

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“Beyond Casinos: Growth Opportunities for Business on Tribal Lands,” Bloomberg Law

Jenner & Block Partner Charles Galbraith and Associate Krystalyn Kinsel discuss the benefits and legal and cultural nuances of partnering with tribes for new business ventures in a recent Bloomberg Law INSIGHT article. In the piece, they discuss a recent venture by a technology company and outline the valuable opportunity Indian Country provides companies beyond simple jurisdictional advantages.

Mr. Galbraith is co-chair of Jenner & Block’s Native American Law Practice and a partner in the Government Controversies and Public Policy Litigation Practice and the Government Relations Practice. He is a citizen of the Navajo Nation with over 15 years of experience helping tribes navigate their unique legal landscape and political relationships in the U.S.

Ms. Kinsel is an associate who focuses her practice on complex litigation and Native American affairs. She is a citizen of the Navajo Nation and her experience ranges from representing the sovereign interests of tribal governments to defending multinational technology companies and federal agencies against civil actions in federal, state, and tribal court.

Interested in learning more about doing business in Indian Country? Contact Partners Charles Galbraith and Ambassador Keith Harper for more information, including CLE opportunities.  

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Related Locations

© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.

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