Affie Ellis Receives 2023 Native American Indigenous Leadership Award from Profiles in Diversity Journal
Affie Ellis, office managing partner of the firm’s Cheyenne office, was recognized as a 2023 Native American Indigenous Leadership Award recipient from Profiles in Diversity Journal. For more than two decades, Profiles in Diversity Journal has showcased and honored individuals who have blazed new trails, led the way, mentored others, advanced diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the community, and excelled in their chosen fields.
A respected advisor on federal Indian law and policy, Ellis is a member of the Navajo Nation and serves on the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprises Board of Directors. Counseling clients on public lands and natural resources regulatory and administrative matters, she draws on her experience as assistant attorney general for the state of Wyoming where she litigated cases involving the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act, National Forest Management Act and Federal Land Policy Management Act.
In her profile, Ellis talks about her upbringing, career path and public service.
To see the full profile, click here.
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