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Continuing Legal Education Program
Information41st Annual Alaska Native Law Conference
October 09, 2025
Date(s)
Thursday, October 09, 2025Time
9:00 am - 3:10 pmEarly Bird Discount Prior To:
Friday, October 03, 2025Registration Deadline
Wednesday, October 08, 2025Location
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41st Annual Alaska Native Law Conference
Co-sponsored with the Alaska Native Law section
Thursday, October 9, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 3:10 p.m.
Dena’ina Convention Center & Webcast
600 W 7th Ave, Anchorage
3.75 General CLE and 1.0 Ethics Credits
CLE# 2025022
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Registration fee: $ 155 | After Oct 2: $180
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Agenda:
8:30 a.m. Check-in and Coffee/Tea service
9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
Moderators: Maude Blair & Peter Boskofsky, Alaska Native Law Section Co-Chairs
9:05 a.m. Katie John Recap
Whitney Leonard
Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Miller & Monkman, LLP
Erin Dougherty-Lynch
Native American Rights Fund
9:35 a.m. The Uncertainty of Federal Funding under Current Administration
• Medicaid/Grant Terminations
Gennifer Moreau, Senior Policy Advisor
ANTHC Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
Chris Slottee
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C.
10:20 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. Tribal Organization Tax Cases
Geoffrey Strommer
Hobbs Straus Dean & Walker, LLP
Rebecca Patterson
Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Miller & Monkman, LLP
11:45 a.m Lunch on own
12:45 p.m. Federal Law and Policy Update
Jaeleen Kookesh and Lucas Agnew
Van Ness Feldman LLP
Andy Erickson
Landye Bennett Blumstein
2:00 p.m. Ethics in Joint Representation
Agreements
Tim Petumenos
Law Office of Tim Petumenos
3:00 p.m. Q & A
This program will be offered both in person and virtually, allowing you to participate in the way that best suits your needs. If you're in the Anchorage area, we highly encourage you to attend in person. Engaging directly is crucial for our CLEs. In-person attendance offers fewer distractions, direct communication with presenters, and the opportunity to interact with other attendees.
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Course Materials: A
digital copy of the program materials is available 24 hours prior to the event by logging into your member dashboard at https://www.alaskabar.org/members. Select "My Course Materials," located under the "My Documents" header on the left side of your dashboard.
If you are registered for this program, you already have an AK Bar account and can access the materials. If you need assistance with your login information, please contact the AK Bar office at 907-272-7469.
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Join the Alaska Native Law section: Section membership is open to both members of the Alaska Bar Association and the public, offering numerous benefits to support your professional growth and development. Click here to learn more about membership. (https://alaskabar.org/sections-committees/).
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& Media Release Statement: By registering for and attending this event, you grant the Alaska Bar Association permission to capture, record, and use your likeness in photographs, videos, and other media. These materials may be used for promotional, educational, or informational purposes in print, online, and social media.
If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please notify event staff upon arrival. For questions regarding this policy, contact cle@alaskabar.org.
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Video On Demand (VOD): For those unable to attend, the event will be recorded
and made available on the VOD catalog approximately 5 days after the event. This ensures you can access the content at your convenience.
Agenda
Speakers
| Name | Organization | Speaking At |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Erickson | Landye Bennett Blumstein, LLP | - |
| Christopher Slottee | Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt | - |
| Craig Jacobson | Hobbs Straus Dean & Walker LLP | - |
| Gennifer Moreau | The Office Of Public Advocacy | - |
| Geoffrey Strommer | - | |
| Jaeleen Kookesh | Van Ness Feldman | - |
| Lucas Agnew | Van Ness Feldman LLP | - |
| Maude Blair | Chugach Alaska Corporation | - |
| Peter Boskofsky | Koniag | - |
| Rebecca Patterson | Sonosky Chambers Sachse Miller & Monkman LLP | - |
| Timothy Petumenos | - | |
| Whitney Leonard | Sonosky Chambers Sachse Miller & Monkman LLP | - |
Sponsors
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PRE-REGISTER EARLY! Advance registration is required for all programs. Early registration for in-person programs is highly recommended, as space may be limited. If space is available, walk-in registration at the door will be accepted.
Discounts: (apply to early bird pricing only)
• Groups of 2 people from the same organization receive a 10% discount
• Groups of 3-5 people from the same organization receive a 15% discount
• Groups of 6 or more people from the same organization receive a 25% discount
Travel Discounts: (AK Bar Members only)
• Travel on commercial airliner to CLE – 50% discount
• Driving 100 + miles to CLE – 20% discount
**Only one category of discount may be applied per program.**
AK Bar Group Viewing Policy: Group viewing is permitted, but each person attending needs to pay to view the CLE. Discounts are available for group viewing events (details above). To arrange a group viewing, reach out to our CLE department for assistance with group registrations. Certificates of attendance will only be issued to registered Bar members. As a reminder, active Bar members must keep a record of all completed CLE activities, including certificates of attendance, which may be audited by AK Bar upon request.
Contact the CLE department at 907-272-7469 or cle@alaskabar.org for group registrations.
AK Bar Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received by the AK Bar office before 4:30 p.m. on the day prior to the seminar will be eligible for a registration fee refund, with a $25.00 administrative fee ($10.00 for webinars) deducted. Substitute attendees are permitted with no administrative fee.
Failure to cancel in time will result in a "no show" status and no refund will be issued. However, no-show registrants can request program materials and access to the video-on-demand if available. Please note that this policy does not extend to free programs.
Contact the CLE department at 907-272-7469 or cle@alaskabar.org for cancellation.
Accessibility: We are committed to making our event accessible to all attendees. If you require accommodations due to a disability, please contact the CLE Director at least 7 days in advance of the event, so we can make arrangements to support your participation. We strive to provide accessible facilities and services for all our guests.
AK Bar Members, please do NOT create a new account.
As a member of the Alaska Bar, you have already been assigned a username and password to log in to the Member Dashboard (or portal). If you are having problems logging in please call the Alaska Bar Association at (907) 272-7469 or email info@alaskabar.org