Staci D. Coleman
Of Counsel

Ms. Coleman is a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and a descendant of the Cherokee Nation.  She has practiced Indian law throughout her career and has been with the Firm since 2001.  Ms. Coleman works primarily with Oklahoma tribes and represents them in a wide range of issues, including tribal jurisdiction and sovereignty, governmental development, land acquisitions, and gaming. She also assists tribal clients as they interact with various federal agencies, most recently helping tribal entities obtain Small Business Administration 8(a) certification and coordinating with the Internal Revenue Service regarding a multi-year, multi-entity civil audit.

Ms. Coleman received a B.S. with Honors in Economics from Southern Methodist University and her J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center, where she was a member of the Georgetown International Environmental Law Journal and founder and president of the Native American Law Students Association. While earning her law degree, she served as an intern at the White House, Office of Counsel to the President; United States Department of Justice, Office of Tribal Justice, and Oklahoma Indian Legal Services.

Ms. Coleman is admitted to practice in Oklahoma, Washington, DC, and several tribal courts.  She is also a member of the Native American Bar Association and has previously served as President and Vice-President of Oklahoma Indian Legal Services.

E-mail: scoleman@hsdwok.com

Phone: (405) 602-9425

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