WilmerHale

With experience acting before the Supreme Court, appellate, and trial courts, the team at WilmerHale fields another active year, remaining active in energy, land acquisition, water rights, and sovereignty matters. Alongside this, the group specializes in managing tribal internal investigations, including handling cases of alleged financial impropriety and leadership conduct. Other work frequently undertaken by the practice includes supporting clients in navigating public policy and regulatory issues, often including providing lobbying support. Seth Waxman co-chairs the Native American Law practice, where he has extensive experience in appellate and Supreme Court litigation. Tommy Beaudreau chairs alongside him, with expertise spanning permitting issues, environmental matters, and water rights. For regulatory advice pertaining to federal, state, and local governments, Daniel Volchok is a key name. In Denver, Ken Salazar, who rejoined the firm in June 2025, is well-versed in handling environmental conflicts. Also, a notable name in environmental justice is Laura Powell, who also specializes in patent appeals involving technology. All individual lawyers are based in Washington DC unless otherwise stated.