Three Jenner & Block Lawyers Receive the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development’s 40 under 40 Award
Recognition
March 22, 2023
The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development named Special Counsel Craig Williams (Mississippi Choctaw) and Senior Associates Lenny Powell (Hopland Band of Pomo Indians) and Krystalyn Kinsel (Navajo) among their 2023 class of Native American 40 Under 40 award recipients. The recipients “represent the best and brightest emerging Indian Country leaders” and are recognized for leadership, initiative, and dedication to their communities.
“The 2023 Native American 40 Under 40 awardees showcase the hard work, perseverance, and dedication that have come to define this prestigious award,” said Chris James, President and CEO of The National Center, in a press release. “This year’s class includes leaders in a variety of fields from across the country, showcasing the depth and breadth of the current generation of Native leaders. They are truly making a difference in every aspect of American life.”
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Recognition
March 22, 2023
The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development named Special Counsel Craig Williams (Mississippi Choctaw) and Senior Associates Lenny Powell (Hopland Band of Pomo Indians) and Krystalyn Kinsel (Navajo) among their 2023 class of Native American 40 Under 40 award recipients. The recipients “represent the best and brightest emerging Indian Country leaders” and are recognized for leadership, initiative, and dedication to their communities.
“The 2023 Native American 40 Under 40 awardees showcase the hard work, perseverance, and dedication that have come to define this prestigious award,” said Chris James, President and CEO of The National Center, in a press release. “This year’s class includes leaders in a variety of fields from across the country, showcasing the depth and breadth of the current generation of Native leaders. They are truly making a difference in every aspect of American life.”
© 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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