Jul
19
Wed
Brownbag Lunch Series: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (RSVP Only) @ U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jul 19 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Every year, the Native American Bar Association of Washington, D.C. organizes a brownbag lunch series for summer interns working in the field of Indian law and policy.

Brownbag lunch hosts include government agencies, law firms, and non-profit organizations.  The lunch series provides an opportunity for interns to learn about the work of the many organizations involved in Indian law and policy in DC as well as network with fellow interns and potential employers.

If you are an intern and would like to sign-up for the brownbag lunch series, please email nabadcbrownbag@gmail.com.

Jul
20
Thu
Brownbag Lunch Series: U.S. Department of the Interior (RSVP Only) @ U.S. Department of the Interior
Jul 20 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Every year, the Native American Bar Association of Washington, D.C. organizes a brownbag lunch series for summer interns working in the field of Indian law and policy.

Brownbag lunch hosts include government agencies, law firms, and non-profit organizations.  The lunch series provides an opportunity for interns to learn about the work of the many organizations involved in Indian law and policy in DC as well as network with fellow interns and potential employers.

If you are an intern and would like to sign-up for the brownbag lunch series, please email nabadcbrownbag@gmail.com.

Jul
28
Fri
Brownbag Lunch Series: U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources (RSVP Only) @ U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources
Jul 28 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Every year, the Native American Bar Association of Washington, D.C. organizes a brownbag lunch series for summer interns working in the field of Indian law and policy.

Brownbag lunch hosts include government agencies, law firms, and non-profit organizations.  The lunch series provides an opportunity for interns to learn about the work of the many organizations involved in Indian law and policy in DC as well as network with fellow interns and potential employers.

If you are an intern and would like to sign-up for the brownbag lunch series, please email nabadcbrownbag@gmail.com.

Jul
30
Sun
Annual Summer NABA-DC Picnic @ Meridian Hill Park (Look for the red balloons!)
Jul 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Please join us for the
Native American Bar Association of Washington, D.C.
Annual Summer Picnic!  
When: Sunday, July 30th beginning at 10am
Where: Meridian Hill Park in the 16th Street NW and Euclid Street NW corner (look for the red balloons)
Who: NABA-DC members, interns, families, and the wider Indian law and policy community
What: BBQ potluck picnic
RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/NABAPicnic

NABA-DC will be providing a BBQ-style main dish, water, plates, cups, napkins, and silverware.  We will also have games and blankets to sit on.  Please bring a dish or drink to share and anything else you think will make your picnic experience more comfortable.
If the weather is too hot or rainy, we will be moving our celebration indoors and will reach out with an updated location.
We hope you can make it!
– NABA-DC Board
Oct
12
Thu
MEMBERS ONLY: Capital Segway Tours @ Behind the White House off Farragut Square
Oct 12 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

NABA-DC has organized a two-hour excursion around the city with Capital Segway Tours on Thursday, October 12, 2017. Capital Segway Tours are located just behind the White House off Farragut Square at 818 Connecticut Ave, NW and available by phone at (202) 682-1980. The tour will begin at 6:30pm with a mandatory safety training followed by a two-hour tour from 7-9pm. The cost to participate is $25 per person. Due to guide-to-riders restrictions imposed by the company, this is a members-only event with space limited to the first 16 people to RSVP.

Please RSVP using this link: https://tinyurl.com/yc4sd6gw

We hope that you will join us for what is sure to be a fun, memorable evening joy riding around DC!

Nov
13
Mon
NABA-DC Governing Board Meeting @ HOBBS, STRAUS, DEAN & WALKER
Nov 13 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

The NABA-DC Governing Board will be holding its regular meeting on Monday, November 13th at 6:30pm.

 

Dec
8
Fri
NABA-DC Annual Holiday Party & Awards Reception @ Stanton and Greene
Dec 8 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

NABA-DC’s Annual Holiday Party and Awards Reception will take place on:

Friday, December 8, 2017
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Stanton and Greene (Same location as last year)

319 Pennsylvania Ave., SE

http://www.stantonandgreene.com/

Information regarding RSVPs and the awards nomination process will be announced soon.

If your organization is interested in sponsoring, please email NABA-DC President Katie Klass at kaitlyn.klass@gmail.com.  Sponsors will be publicly recognized for their generosity and support.

This year the suggested contributions are:

Platinum ($1,000+)
Gold ($500+)
Silver ($100+)

Jan
25
Thu
NEW DATE! 2018 Annual Meeting & Governing Board Elections @ Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker
Jan 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

NABA-DC will hold its 2018 annual meeting and governing board elections on January 12, 2018 at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held at Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, located at 2120 L St NW #700.

See proposed agenda here.

Governing Board Elections: To be eligible to hold a position on the governing board, a person must be a NABA-DC member in good standing (meaning dues have been paid) and be nominated for the position at the annual meeting. Members may self-nominate.

The positions open for election are: President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Bar Liaison, and Members-at-Large. Members-at-Large oversee the Intern lunch, Mentorship, Social, and Community Outreach Committees. The number of Members-at-Large is determined at the annual meeting. For more information regarding the responsibilities of these positions, you can review NABA-DC’s Bylaws here.

Voting: In order to vote in the governing board election, a person must be a member in good standing. Members may vote by proxy. A member wishing to vote by proxy must give the Secretary written notice at least 24 hours before the election by sending an email to: nabadc_community@nabadc.com. The notice shall state good cause for the member’s absence and the name of the person to whom the proxy is given.

Membership: If you have not yet renewed your NABA-DC membership for 2018, it can be done online at: https://nabadc.com/how-to-join/. Additionally, dues can be paid at the annual meeting.

Sep
16
Wed
Board Meeting
Sep 16 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Dec
2
Fri
2022 NABA-DC Holiday Party @ Fish & Richardson Law Firm
Dec 2 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

It’s almost time for the NABA-DC Annual Awards and Holiday Party!  This year we will be hosting an in-person event and we are looking forward to celebrating with all of you!

There is no cost to attend if you are a register member in good standing. Dues are $60.00 for Attorney Members and $30.00. for Non-Attorney Members. Student Members are free to join. You do not have to be a licensed attorney to join NABA-DC. Registration is https://nabadc.com/how-to-join/

RSVP HERE

Along with honoring this year’s Award nominees and winners, NABA-DC will also hold a silent auction to raise funds for the Marine Toys for Tots Native American Program. This holiday season, many families across Indian Country are struggling financially. A portion of the funds raised will also benefit NABA-DC’s 2022 annual programming. Each year, NABA-DC hosts programs and events that focus on strengthening our community and providing education on issues impacting Indian Country.

 

The office of Fish & Richardson P.C. is graciously hosting the 2022 NABA-DC Holiday Party.


Call for Sponsors

 

NABA-DC is seeking monetary sponsors for this year’s holiday party. This year the suggested contributions are Eagle ($2,500+) Platinum ($1,000-$2,499), Gold ($500+), Silver ($100+) and Turquoise (0-$100).  We hope that you will consider sponsoring the event at any level or amount. The funds raised from sponsors will be donated to the planning of the Holiday Party, Toys for Tots Native American Program, and NABA-DC’s annual programming.  If your firm or organization would like to sponsor the NABA-DC holiday party, please contact us at NABADC_Community@nabadc.com.


Call for Award Nominations

 

Is there someone in the DC Indian law and policy community that you think deserves recognition for his or her work this year?  If so, nominate them for a NABA-DC award!  The NABA-DC Board will determine winners and announce them at the Holiday Party.  Awards will be given in the following categories:

 

Lifetime Achievement in Indian Law

2022 Significant Contribution in Indian Law

Excellence in Government Service

Excellence in Mentoring

Please submit nominations by 11:59PM EST on November 28, 2022 by filling out a Google form HERE.

 


Call for Donations for the Silent Auction

We are asking for donation items from our NABA-DC membership. We are accepting many types of items including artwork, pottery, home décor, jewelry, gift baskets, gift certificates, and other new gift type items. Please contact Judith Lee at judithlee@runbox.com if you have an item to donate. If you live in the DC area, we will be able to pick up the item.

https://paypal.me/SupportNABADC?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US


Save the Date

 

NABA-DC

Annual Awards and Holiday Party

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST

Friday, December 2, 2022

1000 Maine Ave SW

Washington, DC 20024