obtain millions of dollars in appropriations and other benefits.defeat threatened taxation of tribal revenues.By coordinating and executing effective strategies, we have helped clients: We regularly use our firm's strong resources in government relations and litigation when negotiation and regulatory compliance efforts do not achieve tribal client goals. For a sample issue and information on subscribing, please contact a member of the Native American Law Team. It also includes a list of upcoming events and opportunities for tribal voices to be heard on critical issues. This subscription-based reporting service helps keep tribal leaders and senior staff up-to-date by covering the latest Indian-related legislation, congressional hearing activity, administrative rules and regulations, and much more. Our legislative policy team includes seasoned lawyers and professionals in the fields of gaming, tax, labor, self-governance, energy, environment, trust land, healthcare, education, finance and development.Įvery week, our Native American Law Team prepares a summary report of federal Indian law and policy developments that impact Indian Country. We also have established working relationships with key decision-makers. We provide clients with an effective team of lawyers and lobbyists who have personal knowledge of the legislative, regulatory and budgetary processes. Through our offices in California, Florida and New York, we also maintain a visible presence in several state capitals. To guard our clients' interests, our Native American Law Team, supported by one of the largest and most highly rated lobbying practices in Washington, D.C., maintains constant communication with members of Congress and key federal agencies. attorneys who have developed national reputations in the fields of Indian law and Alaska Native lawįederal and State Government Relations and AdvocacyĬhanges in federal and state law and policy affecting one tribe often have a profound and long-lasting effect upon all Indian tribes.As a core value of the firm, we are committed to obtaining the results our clients seek in a cost-efficient and timely manner. When appropriate, our Indian law practitioners work with hundreds of other lawyers across the firm practicing in a broad range of disciplines to provide our clients with comprehensive legal services and advocacy. We are zealously devoted to the unique needs of tribal governments, Native American organizations and the complex field of federal Indian law. Holland & Knight's Native American Law Team includes more than two dozen highly experienced attorneys and government practice professionals, many of whom are tribal members. We understand the challenges that Indian tribes and Alaska Native organizations face, and are able to provide full-service legal and strategic advice and counsel on all of the critical issues. assist Alaska Native organizations in protecting lands, upholding and preserving cultural values and traditions, and returning value to their shareholders and members.enhance tribal governance and business structures.expand access to healthcare and educational services.develop reservation economies and infrastructure.protect tribal sovereignty and natural resources.Our Native American Law Team harnesses the diverse talents and extensive experience of our firm's attorneys and other professionals to: With a deep respect for the traditional values that distinguish Native Americans, Holland & Knight's Native American Law Team is committed to providing Indian tribal governments and Alaska Native organizations with the same high quality of legal representation demanded by other governments and sophisticated business enterprises – the kind of service such communities require to protect their sovereignty and to prosper now and in future generations. News-Best Lawyers honored Holland & Knight as "2016 Law Firm of the Year" for Native American Law for our high-caliber services on behalf of clients' most critical tribal, state and federal legal concerns. We have a decades-long record of advising and assisting Alaska Native corporations as they have worked to fulfill the intent and purpose of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act by addressing the real economic and social needs of Alaska Natives through "maximum participation by Natives in decisions affecting their rights and property." Leading publications recognize our team as top legal professionals in the country. Our Native American Law Team has helped shape Indian self-determination and tribal self-governance policies, and regularly advises clients on ways to improve the law and practice of tribal program administration and tribal authority.