Recorded Webinar
November 10, 2020
Native Women’s Law School Experiences
Reflections, Truth-telling and Calls for Change
Webinar
Overview
We held a significant event highlighting the unique experiences of Native Women in the legal field and their experiences in law school. Native Women who are tribal citizens often bring a perspective not shared by other women of color. Panelists shared personal statements reflecting their perspectives on the law school experience.
Moderator
- Thomasina Real Bird (Ihanktonwan)
NNABA President / Patterson Earnhart Real Bird & Wilson LLP
Columbia Law School, J.D.
Panelists
- Professor Angelique EagleWoman (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate)
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
University of North Dakota, J.D. with distinction; University of Tulsa College of Law, LLM in American Indian & Indigenous Law with honors - Leah R. Sixkiller (Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians)
Faegre Drinker
University of Arizona College of Law, J.D. and Certificate in Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy - Kari James (Navajo Nation)
National Native American Law Students Association Member
University of Utah College of Law, J.D. expected 2022
Co-Sponsors
- National Native American Bar Association
- National Native American Law Student Association
- Minnesota American Indian Bar Association
Questions? Please contact Pamela Lashbrook or call +1 215 988 2483.
Related Topics
Continuing Education
CLE credit pending. Minnesota American Indian Bar Association seeking approval.