Native American Law Conference

Tribal Courts:
Jurisdiction and Best Practices 

Friday, March 23, 2012
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

University of Idaho College of Law Courtroom
Sponsored by the James E. Rogers American Indian Law Fund

Program

8:00 a.m.
Registration and mini-breakfast in the foyer

8:45-9:00 a.m.
Welcome - Dean Don Burnett, Professor Angelique EagleWoman and Nez Perce Tribal Chairman Brooklyn Baptiste

9:00-9:50 a.m.
Implementing the Tribal Law & Order Act of 2010 Nez Perce Tribal Attorney, Julie Kane, Idaho U.S. Attorney Wendy Olson, Idaho Deputy U.S. Attorney & Tribal Liaison Traci Whelan

10:00-10:50 a.m.
Tribal Court Funding Strategies Clinical Faculty Jill E. Tompkins, University of Colorado Law School

11:00-11:50 a.m.
The Importance of Tribal Appellate Courts Hon. Fred Gabourie, Sr. & Hon. Mary Pearson

11:50-1:00 p.m.
Lunch Break

1:00-1:50 p.m.
Full Faith & Credit - Respecting Court Orders Between Jurisdictions, Hon. Steven Aycock & Hon. Mich Wright

2:00-2:50 p.m.
Ethics in the Courtroom Hon. Cynthia Jordan & Hon. Thomas Tremaine

3:00-3:50 p.m.
Jury Trials in the Tribal Courtroom Hon. Anita Dupris, Hon. Jane Smith

3:50-3:55 p.m.
Closing Remarks - Professor Angelique EagleWoman

4:00 p.m.
Conference Speakers & Participants Reception in the foyer hosted by the Idaho chapter Native American Law Student Association (NALSA)