Consultant offering facilitation services and mediation services for collaborative planning efforts involving Tribes and tribal communities. She facilitates meaningful dialogues between state or federal agencies and Tribes. She has extensive expertise in indigenous law and policy, natural resources, and economic and community development. Her personal projects include the California Water Plan, California Strategic Highway Safety Plan, USFS Planning Rule, and USFS/USDA Sacred Sites listening sessions.

The National Indian Justice Center, Inc. (NIJC) is an Indian owned and operated non-profit corporation with principal offices in Santa Rosa, California. The National Indian Justice Center was established in 1983 through the collective efforts of the National American Indian Court Judges Association, the American Indian Lawyer Training Program, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs in order to establish an independent national resource for Native communities and tribal governments.The goals of NIJC are to design and deliver legal education, research, and technical assistance programs which seek to improve the quality of life for Native communities and the administration of justice in Indian country.

Indian Dispute Resolution Services, Inc.

Offering legal advocacy, research and consultant services to Tribal courts, tribal members and tribal councils.

Provided legal counsel and assistance in substantive areas of commercial and residential real estate transactions including development, ownership, and land use. Represented private entities, corporations, and individuals in suits and negotiations with state and county authorities and individuals. Conducted extensive legal research and writing. Drafted and managed contracts and agreements. Developed and executed strategies for discovery and trial in complex litigation. Communicated effectively with clients, experts, vendors and consultants. Identified client options, negotiated and drafted business documents implementing client strategies, policies, and goals. Negotiated multi-million dollar agreements, mortgages, loans, in both public and private properties in Coordinated with developers, government officials, and administrators to acquire government funding for mixed-use, community enrichment real estate projects. Initiated workforce development program to build sustainable organizational capacity. Managed client files and case schedules. Supervised office functions and personnel. Recruited, trained and mentored student staff and junior associates in case management, civil procedure, and office protocol. Improved internal policy, procedures and management structure.