Indian Legal Program at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at ASU

03/20/2026

Reminder to Join the American Indian Policy Institute and the Indian Legal Program from ASU for the reception "Where Law Meets Leadership" at the Reservation Economic Summit 2026.

March 23
5-7 p.m.
Caesars Palace
RES Roman Ballroom 3 & 4
3570 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV

03/19/2026

Your gift to the Indian Legal Program goes directly to funding student resources, experiential learning opportunities and real-world advocacy for Tribal Nations.

💛 law.asu.edu/ilpgift

03/19/2026

Calling all ASU Law alumni 📣

Join Dean Stacy Leeds for our Spring Alumni Events, featuring two virtual Town Halls on April 1 and an alumni reception on April 6. Get the latest updates on ASU Law, including our work in technology and AI, and reconnect with fellow alumni during Q&A and networking opportunities.

RSVP by March 27: https://bit.ly/4lt7kmc

03/19/2026

starts now! Show your support and donate to the Indian Legal Program.💛

law.asu.edu/ilpgift

03/17/2026

No beaches. No resorts. Just experiential learning. Six ASU Law students spent Spring Break on the homelands of the Winnebago Tribe in Nebraska for an ILP Traveling Class, learning from Ann Marie Bledsoe Downes ('94) and Lance Morgan.

03/10/2026

The Indian Legal Program, in partnership with the Native American Rights Fund, invites you to a reception “Advancing Tribal Justice: Celebrating Leadership and Advocacy” on Thursday, April 9 at 5:30 p.m., honoring alumni and leaders whose work advances justice, legal excellence and opportunity in service to Tribal Nations and Tribal citizens.

We are proud to mark the 25th anniversary of the Tribal Supreme Court Project (a joint project of the Native American Rights Fund and the National Congress of American Indians) and its enduring impact on federal Indian law and Tribal sovereignty.

📍Talking Stick Resort Hotel, Scottsdale, AZ

RSVP by March 30 at: https://specialevents.asu.edu/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=855934&

03/10/2026

Congratulations to Dean Stacy Leeds on being named the next President of the University of Tulsa. In her time at ASU Law, Dean Leeds has helped deepen our commitment to innovation, student success and excellence in legal education. Her leadership has made a lasting impact on this community and especially in the field of Indian law. We wish her continued success.

Arizona State University announced that Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law Dean Stacy Leeds will become president of the University of Tulsa effective July 1, 2026, and Vice Dean Angela Banks will serve as interim dean while the university begins a search for a permanent replacement.

03/05/2026

Brian Forkum (Navajo Nation) is pursuing an MLS in Federal Indian Law to gain a deeper grasp of the legal and regulatory frameworks that impact Tribal nations every day. His goal? To return that knowledge to his Tribe and help advance self-determination and strong governance for the future.

When education meets purpose, sovereignty grows stronger. 🎓

03/05/2026

What did Indigenous economies look like before modern banking?

Professor Robert J. Miller (Eastern Shawnee Tribe) joins Difference Makers 3.0 to discuss Tribal sovereignty, pre-colonial trade systems, and why Native CDFIs are powerful tools of self-determination.

🎧 Listen now.

Episode 1 explores how Native CDFIs emerged from a long history of tribal economic systems, legal sovereignty, and policy reform — and why they are tools of nation-building, not diversity programs.

03/03/2026

Join the American Indian Policy Institute and the Indian Legal Program from ASU Law for a reception "Law & Leadership Mixer" at the Reservation Economic Summit 2026.

March 23
5-7 p.m.
Caesars Palace
RES Roman Ballroom 3 & 4
3570 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV

Register today: https://specialevents.asu.edu/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=874858&

03/03/2026

Grateful for the conversations, collaboration and momentum at . Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s gathering a success — we look forward to continuing the work together.

We extend our appreciation to Caliber Financial Services, the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, JPMorganChase and American Indian Policy Institute for sponsoring this year’s conference.

02/28/2026

Still thinking about law school? Join the Pathway to Law for Tribal Citizens Initiative Workshop information session.

Join us to learn what the June 3–6th workshop includes, how to apply, what to expect, and the next step for you.

🗓 Upcoming session:
March 6 at 12 p.m. MST
🔗 Register through the link in our bio.

Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Indian Legal Program at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, J.D. Admissions Office at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, the Indigenous Law & Policy Center at Michigan State University College of Law, the American Indian Law Center, Inc. and the University of New Mexico School of Law.