Lippes Mathias

Lippes Mathias Native American law practice team continue to provide legal and strategic advice to Native American tribal governments on a range of sovereignty, economic, and self-determination matters. The team are experienced in handling adverse federal and state actions such as illegal state taxation, regulation, and exercise of jurisdiction. Based in the Washington D.C. office, practice co-leadBryan Shade brings a wealth of experience having served as an attorney for Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior, as well as advising the BIA on how CARES and ARP funds where being distributed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Alongside Shade from the Washington D.C. office is Klint Cowan, an accomplished Native American law attorney and current serving justice for the Wyandotte Nation. Cowan has worked with tribal entities to procure financing for gaming facilities and related developments, and has provided representation before the National Indian Gaming Commission and the Office of Indian Gaming.