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

By NABA DC

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

By NABA DC

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

By NABA DC

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…

NABA-DC 2020 Governing Board

By NABA DC

Rose Petoskey, President Josh Proper, President-Elect   Katy Strohmaier, Secretary Ben Fenner, Treasurer Brendan Mysliwiec & Jared Hautamaki, Bar Liaisons Sarah Crawford, Member at Large – Intern Lunch Program Committee  James Mowdy, Member at Large – Intern Lunch Program Committee Melissa Thevenot, Member at Large- Mentorship Program Committee  Rani Williams, Member at Large – Mentorship Program Committee  Maurisa Bell, Member at Large – Community Outreach Committee  Stephanie Sfiridis, Member at…

Meet the 2019 Governing Board

By NABA DC

Following our Annual Membership Meeting and Elections, we are pleased to announce the 2019 NABA-DC Governing Board: Lisa Meissner, President Rose Petoskey, President-Elect Josh Proper, Secretary Ben Fenner, Treasurer Brendan Mysliwiec and Jared Hautamaki, Bar Liaisons Members at Large: Xavier Barraza Melissa Thevenot Katy Strohmaier Shaun Deschene We are looking forward to a great year serving…

Meet the 2018 Board

By NABA DC

Following our Annual Membership Meeting and Elections, we are pleased to announce the 2018 NABA-DC Board: Matthew Archer-Beck, President Lisa Meissner, President-Elect Rose Petoskey, Secretary Hunter Cox, Treasurer Joshua Proper and Jared Hautamaki, Bar Liaisons Members at Large: Xavier Barraza Brendan Mysliwiec Brette Pena Kelsea Rather Melissa Thevenot We are looking forward to a great…