Attorneys from Hobbs Straus drafted international cooperation agreement between U.S. and Bolivian tribal organizations for the implementation of collaborative program activities, including the training, development and mentoring of indigenous leaders.
Federal Recognition
- Provide counsel to tribes on obtaining federal recognition by Congress and the Secretary of the Interior through the Federal Acknowledgment Process and the Alaska Indian Reorganization Act.
- Advise tribes on the collection and presentation of documentation in support of its petition for federal recognition.
- Guide professional experts in documenting the continuity of a tribal community’s existence and political authority.
- Advise tribes on the mechanisms for acquiring financial support for the acknowledgment process.
- Negotiate financing agreements.
- Provide legal counsel for the federal recognition process including:
- Land claims
- Gaming
- Political support in Congress and states
