Native American Bar Association - D.C.

NABA-DC

Established in 1997 to promote the educational and professional advancement of Native American attorneys and Indian country.

Sovereignty Education Culture

NABA-DC is committed to promoting the sovereignty of Native American tribes and their communities; protecting the legal rights of individual Native Americans, their communities, and their tribes; providing community outreach and education about legal issues that affect Native Americans; and promoting the cultural heritage of Native Americans, their communities, and their tribes.

News

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Press Release: Mary Smith’s Introduction as President of the American Bar Association

The Native American Bar Association of Washington, D.C. Celebrates Mary Smith’s Induction as President of the American Bar Association Washington, D.C., August 14, 2023 – The Native American Bar Association of Washington, D.C. (NABA-DC) celebrates and congratulates Mary Smith (Cherokee Nation) on her recent induction as President of the American Bar Association (ABA). Smith is…

McGirt Virtual Panel

On the heels of the landmark decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma, we will be holding a virtual panel for the NABA-DC community to discuss the McGirt decision and its impacts on Indian Country.  The virtual panel will take place on Monday, August 24th from 3-5pm EST.  Our esteemed panelists will include:  Please save the date for what will…

Justice for George Floyd Statement

The Native American Bar Association of Washington, D.C. Stands in Solidarity with the Black Community and Calls for Justice for George Floyd and All Those Who Came Before Him (Washington, D.C. – June 9, 2020) The murder of George Floyd at the hands of police officers has resulted in a justified outpouring of grief and…