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Continuing Legal Education Program
Information40th Annual Alaska Native Law Conference
October 09, 2024
Date(s)
Wednesday, October 09, 2024Time
9:00 am - 3:10 pmEarly Bird Discount Prior To:
Thursday, October 03, 2024Registration Deadline
Wednesday, October 09, 2024Location
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40th Annual Alaska Native Law Conference
Co-sponsored with the Alaska Native Law section
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Marriott Anchorage Downtown & Webcast
820 W 7th Ave, Anchorage
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3.25 General & 1.5 Ethics CLE credits
CLE# 2024022
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Registration fee: $155 l After October 2: $180
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
For those unable to attend live, the
event will be recorded and made available on Video On Demand (VOD)
approximately 10 days after the event. This ensures you can access the content
at your convenience.
Agenda:
9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
Moderator: Maude Blair, Alaska Native Law Section Co-Chair
9:05 a.m. Keynote Address: MMIW & Native Justice Issues
Tami Truett Jerue, Executive Director
Alaska Native Women's Resource Center
9:35 a.m. Alaska v. Newland and the Status of Land into Trust in Alaska
Whitney Leonard, Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Endreson & Perry
10:05 a.m. Alaska Bar Diversity Commission Report
Danielle Bailey, Executive Director
Alaska Bar Association10:20 a.m. Break
When You Have an Alaska Native Client or Representing Someone in Tribal Court
Debra O’Gara, Former Presiding Justice and Pro Tem Judge, Central Council Tlingit & Haida
Josh Ahsoak, Alaska Native Justice Center
12:00 p.m. Lunch on own
1:00 p.m. Updates on U.S. v. Alaska (the Kuskokwim litigation)
Nathaniel Amdur-Clark, Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Endreson & Perry
Jahna Lindemuth, Cashion Gilmore & Lindemuth LLC
1:30 p.m. Federal Law and Policy Update
Andrew Vanderjack and Jaeleen Kookesh
Van Ness Feldman LLP2:00 p.m. Litigation and State Law Update
Anna Crary
Landye Bennett Blumstein
2:30 p.m. ANCSA 7(i) Revenue Sharing
Lance Miller, NANA Regional Coprp
Aaron Schutt, Doyon, Limited
3:00 p.m. Q & A
3:10 p.m. Conclude
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Agenda
Speakers
| Name | Organization | Speaking At |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Schutt | Doyon Limited | - |
| Andrew Vanderjack | Van Ness Feldman LLP | - |
| Andrew Erickson | Landye Bennett Blumstein, LLP | - |
| Anna Crary | Landye Bennett Blumstein, LLP | - |
| Danielle Bailey | Alaska Bar Association | - |
| Jaeleen Kookesh | Van Ness Feldman | - |
| Jahna Lindemuth | - | |
| Joshua Ahsoak | - | |
| Maude Blair | Chugach Alaska Corporation | - |
| Nathaniel Amdur-Clark | Sonosky Chambers Sachse Miller & Monkman LLP | - |
| Whitney Leonard | Sonosky Chambers Sachse Miller & Monkman LLP | - |
Sponsors
Continuing Education
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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.
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