Native American Law
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
Contact number
+1 312 222 9350Chambers Review
Jenner & Block maintains a strong reputation for its capabilities in litigation involving Native American tribes. It represents clients in a range of disputes involving gaming, taxation and tribal sovereignty concerns. The firm has notable experience acting before the federal and state courts and is widely recognized for the strength of its appellate practice. The group boasts a sizable team of former government attorneys.
Work Highlights
- Jenner & Block represented the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, the Morongo Band of Mission Indians and the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin in a Supreme Court case concerning the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).
Strengths
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"Jenner & Block houses a Native law team that is super responsive and always looks for creative ways to approach issues."
"The firm provides a great service with smart, helpful responses."
"Jenner & Block offers an impressive mix of advocates from those specializing in federal Indian law and connected to Native nations to experts with years of experience in Supreme Court advocacy."
"Jenner & Block houses a Native law team that is super responsive and always looks for creative ways to approach issues."
"The firm provides a great service with smart, helpful responses."
"Jenner & Block offers an impressive mix of advocates from those specializing in federal Indian law and connected to Native nations to experts with years of experience in Supreme Court advocacy."
Notable Practitioners
Ian Heath Gershengorn was a former Acting Solicitor General of the United States and has extensive experience acting on behalf of tribes and tribal entities in cases relating to land rights and other complex litigation.
"Ian provides a great service and is in the top echelon of appellate lawyers in this space."
"Ian is an exceptionally good litigator and an absolute pleasure to work with."
Keith Harper represents both tribes and individual clients in gaming litigation, sovereign disputes and large tort claims.
"Keith is super smart and his responsiveness and willingness to exchange ideas to find solutions is greatly helpful."
"Keith is brilliant and is always willing to go above and beyond."
Charles Galbraith advises tribal clients on policy issues and other government affairs matters. He also has some expertise in environment and energy work and formerly served as the White House Associate Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement.
"Charles is a very well-rounded lawyer, a good litigator and is someone that really pays attention to the nuance that is required with some work."
"Charles is beyond excellent."
Sam Hirsch assists tribes on a range of issues, including environmental disputes, taxation, and legislation and policy matters. He has significant experience in energy and environmental law.
"Sam is wonderful to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Jenner & Block LLP
USA - Nationwide