Office of Legal Counsel
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lapwai 208-843-7355
PHONE 208-843-7377 FAX
VISION
To provide exemplary legal services to preserve and advance Nez Perce
sovereignty.
GOALS
Together we seek to: protect treaty rights now and forever; advance the
Nez Perce Tribe's mission; proactively assess issues affecting tribal
sovereignty; promote the Nez Perce Tribe's image; and maintain and improve the
quality of the office.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
The Office of Legal Counsel is responsible for representing the Nez Perce
Tribe in all legal matters. The office provides
representation in all lawsuits and administrative proceedings, provides advice
and input on daily issues, reviews and drafts contracts, coordinates and
monitors legislative matters, reviews and advises on revisions to the Code,
handles media relations, and reviews key documents..
STAFF
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Julie Kane, Managing Attorney
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David Cummings, Staff Attorney
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Heidi Gudgell, Staff Attorney
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Michael A. Lopez, Staff Attorney
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Darren Williams, Staff Attorney
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Marlene Trumbo, Legal Assistant
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Anjee Toothaker, Legal Assistant
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Lori F. Picard, Legal Secretary
PROGRAM COMPONENTS