Native Law PLLC helps tribes, tribal governments, and tribally-owned businesses evaluate and capitalize on strategic economic development opportunities while preserving sacred lands and protecting tribal financial interests.

Native Law is a tribal-member-owned, woman-owned law firm in Bellingham, Washington, that serves clients nationwide. Founding attorney Diana Bob is an enrolled member of the Lummi Nation. She advises and represents clients in contract negotiations and before regulatory commissions, boards, and agencies on matters that involve tribal interests or tribal lands.

Strategic Solutions that Advance Tribal Interests

Native Law provides comprehensive legal advice to tribes, tribal governments, and tribally-owned businesses. Ms. Bob’s legal services cover the full range of economic development activities, from analysis and strategic planning to implementing and administering economic development policies and investment actions. She partners with tribal leadership to improve financial health and strengthen and empower tribal members and entities.

Ms. Bob has extensive experience advising tribal councils, governmental departments, economic development entities, and joint ventures. She focuses on providing practical, solution-driven legal counsel that advances her clients’ business goals. Ms. Bob routinely advises and represents clients in their interactions and contractual negotiations and agreements with companies that wish to do business in Indian Country. She helps clients navigate complex negotiations and works to ensure mutually beneficial partnerships.

Ms. Bob has earned a reputation for her commitment to ethical practice and her extensive knowledge of federal and state laws and how they relate to tribal laws and interests. She offers knowledgeable, straightforward advice and principled, pragmatic advocacy.