American Indian Law & Policy
Trusted tribal business legal and policy counsel
Decades of experience working on American Indian law and policy in Congress, the executive branch and private practice, along with our bipartisan approach, gives us a unique insight into the political, economic and social ramifications of federal and state governmental actions relating to Indian tribes.
Attorneys and advisors in Brownstein’s American Indian Law & Policy Group represent tribes and those doing business with tribes. Effectively engaging the spectrum of parties involved in tribal matters, we serve as a conduit between tribes, Congress, federal agencies and businesses investing in Indian country, working to facilitate mutually beneficial relationships and move projects forward. We understand and appreciate tribal sovereignty and the complex legal, legislative and regulatory issues that arise as part of the relationship between tribes and the United States. From navigating natural resource and tribal water rights challenges to issues related to tribal gaming and tribal self-determination, our team provides trusted counsel.
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Safe Water Resources for the Blackfeet Nation
Strong, lasting relationships are a cornerstone of our firm. For example, for nearly a decade, we’ve worked with the Blackfeet Nation providing federal government relations advocacy with a focus on securing and maintaining safe water resources for the tribe. Our successful representation in the Blackfeet Water Rights Settlement Act in 2016 authorized over $420 million in federal funding for the tribe’s water-related infrastructure projects. We continue to advocate on behalf of Blackfeet Nation in connection with the implementation of its water settlement with the United States and state of Montana. Our work also includes providing counsel on the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act for its public water system infrastructure.
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