Practical CLE on navigating tribal commercial law, sovereignty, governance, and doing business in Indian Country.About this Event
📅 Dates: July 6–7, 2026
📍 Location: River Spirit Casino & Resort–Locker Room
🎓 Oklahoma CLE Credits Pending Approval: 9.0
⏱ Program Length: Two-day CLE program
đź‘Ą Audience: Community memebrs, attorneys, tribal judges, tribal leaders, and legal professionals
Doing business on tribal lands is not as complicated as many believe—but it does require an understanding of tribal law, sovereignty, jurisdiction, and tribal governance.
This two-day CLE program brings together experienced attorneys, judges, scholars, and tribal leaders to provide practical guidance on navigating legal, governmental, and commercial issues in Indian Country.
This event is part of the Indian Country Private Sector Project, an initiative focused on strengthening tribal economies through private sector development, institutional capacity, and legal infrastructure.
Discounts and waivers are available for those experiencing financial hardship on a first-come, first-served basis. Please don't hesitate to contact Sara Austin at [email protected] for more information.
Topics Include
• Federal Indian Law and professional ethics in tribal jurisdictions
• Tribal code development and economic governance
• Business dispute resolution on tribal lands
• Entrepreneurship in Indian Country
• Tribal governance and Tribal economic development
• Improving access to justice in tribal legal systems
9.0 MCLE Credits Pending Approval in Oklahoma
- 2.0 Ethics
- 5.5 General
- 1.5 Professional Responsibility/Improving Legal System
July 6
đź•‘: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Breakfast & Welcome
đź•‘: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
"Lies, Damn Lies, and Federal Indian Law"
Host: Adam Crepelle
Info: Learning Objective: Understand the legal foundations of Federal Indian Law and the ethical duties attorneys must uphold when practicing in tribal jurisdictions. (2.0 MCLE Ethics Credit)
đź•‘: 11:10 AM - 12:25 PM
Building Business in Indian Country
Host: Chairman Jacob Keyes
Info: Learning Objective: Examine legal and regulatory considerations affecting entrepreneurship and business development in Indian Country, including tribal governance structures, commercial regulation, and practical challenges facing Native-owned small businesses. (1.25 MCLE General Credit)
đź•‘: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch Buffet
đź•‘: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Doing Business on Tribal Lands
Host: Joseph Austin
Info: Learning Objective: Analyze how tribal code development and reform strengthen governance, support economic development, and enhance legal certainty for Native nations and businesses. (1.5 MCLE General Credit)
đź•‘: 03:10 PM - 04:40 PM
Economic Development Through Tribal Governance
Host: Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear
Info: Learning Objective: Examine the relationship between tribal governance, sovereignty, and economic development, including legal structures that support commercial activity and private sector growth within tribal nations. (1.5 MCLE General Credit)
đź•‘: 04:45 PM
Day 1 Wrap Up
July 7
đź•‘: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Breakfast Buffet
đź•‘: 09:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Resolving Commercial Disputes in Indian Country
Host: Mike McBride III
Info: Learning Objective: Analyze tribal court jurisdiction, dispute resolution procedures, and enforcement considerations arising in commercial disputes involving tribal governments and businesses operating in Indian Country. (1.25 MCLE General Credit)
đź•‘: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Improving Legal Systems in Indian Country
Host: Adam Crepelle
Info: Learning Objective: Panelists will discuss practical challenges affecting tribal justice systems, access to justice, cultural competency, and institutional development, while examining strategies to improve fairness, effectiveness, and public confidence in tribal legal systems. (1.5 MCLE Professional Responsibility/Improving Legal System Credit)
đź•‘: 12:00 PM
Day 2 Wrap Up
đź•‘: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch Buffet
Event Venue
River Spirit Casino Resort, 8330 Riverside Parkway, Tulsa, United States
USD 88.86 to USD 175.69
