Chambers USA Guide 2020 Honors Sacks Tierney's Native American Law Practice and SBA Member Judith Dworkin

April 29, 2020

Sacks Tierney's Indian and tribal relations attorneys regularly represent tribes, tribal corporations and tribal enterprises, as well as individual Native Americans, in all aspects of Indian law. Our tribal clients benefit from Sacks Tierney’s significant expertise in such areas as: 1) sovereignty and limited waivers of sovereign immunity, 2) the application of federal and state tax laws to tribal activities, and 3) economic development and advancement efforts being undertaken by tribes.

The firm’s strong relationships with tribal governments and knowledge of pertinent federal laws allows it to represent private-sector developers and other types of businesses in economic development efforts on tribal lands. Sacks Tierney has been involved in the gaming industry and the development of recreational and commercial enterprises on Arizona reservations.

We are also pleased to announce Chambers USA 2020 has awarded Judith Dworkin a Band 1 ranking, the highest Chambers ranking, for her Arizona Native American law expertise.

Judith Dworkin leads the firm's Indian Law and Tribal Relations practice group. She offers broad experience in Indian law, with a major emphasis on assisting Indian tribes in achieving their economic development objectives.

Judith often serves as general counsel for tribal clients, providing advice on business and governmental issues. She interprets applicable law, attends and counsels at tribal council, board meetings, and meetings of tribal membership.

Dworkin is admitted to the Navajo Nation Bar and has practiced before the Courts of the Tohono O’odham Nation, Gila River Indian Community, Hopi Tribe, Hualapai Tribe, San Carlos Apache Tribe and Navajo Nation.

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