Native Law PLLC advises, counsels, and represents tribes, tribal leaders, and tribal governments, helping them advance tribal interests and protect their rights.
Native Law is a tribal-member owned, woman-owned law firm located in Bellingham, Washington, that serves clients nationwide. Founding attorney Diana Bob is an enrolled member of the Lummi Nation and is acutely aware of how federal law shapes the lives of people in tribal communities.
Ms. Bob founded Native Law in 2017 and spent a majority of her career representing tribes, tribal governments, and tribal-member-owned businesses in Indian Country. She is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards and has earned a reputation for fair dealing and creative problem-solving as she seeks the best outcomes for her clients.
Ms. Bob’s experience in tribal law and Indian law is varied and extensive. She is frequently called upon to assist with regulatory and jurisdictional issues as she works collaboratively to create practical agreements and pragmatic solutions that do not alienate opposing parties. She is well-known throughout Indian Country for her high ethical standards and fair dealing and has established “first of its kind” solutions to some of the most pressing problems facing tribes nationwide.
Ms. Bob works with elected tribal leaders and tribal government employees to advance tribal interests and protect their rights. She previously served as an in-house attorney and special legal counsel to several tribes, providing legal advice and strategic guidance on legal, political, and business matters that relate to general tribal government matters.
She continues to help tribes navigate treaty rights, complex regulatory and federal grant compliance matters, and contracts. She has helped tribes amend and establish governing documents and tribal law. She also advises on tribal constitutional reform and best practices for tribal justice systems.
Ms. Bob helps tribes and tribal governments manage and regulate natural resources.
Ms. Bob has significant experience in Indian Water Law and federally reserved water rights. She has negotiated and helped implement water rights settlements, tribal water codes, and related tribal regulations.
Ms. Bob has an in-depth understanding of the internal process of tribal governments and experience working on interlocal agreements, tax compacts, liquor, cannabis and tobacco compacts, and agreements related to transportation and infrastructure development. She also supports tribes with Self-Governance compacts and contracts and related implementation. She regularly counsels and advises clients on strategy tribes must consider when entering into agreements with federal, state and local governments.
Ms. Bob has helped tribes, tribal governments, and tribally-owned businesses analyze, plan, implement, and administer economic development policies and investment actions. She works to help tribal leadership improve economic health and prosperity and strengthen and empower tribal members and entities.
Ms. Bob began her legal career working for Civil Legal Aid. She later served as a Staff Attorney for the National Congress of American Indians, as in-house counsel for the Lummi Nation, and for a private law firm in Seattle, Washington.
Known for a commitment to ethical practice and her knowledge of environmental law and compliance, Native Law offers knowledgeable, straightforward advice and principled, pragmatic advocacy.
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