More large law firms are representing tribes in litigation and transactions -- formerly the territory of boutiques. It's a result of more money and more legal problems for tribes whose complex layers of laws can be challenging and interesting for lawyers. Paula Yost joined Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal in 1999 and was quickly thrust into the complexities of federal Indian law. She's since co-founded the firm's Indian law practice group, which encompasses more than 25 lawyers across the country.
January 19, 2007 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
When the Pojoaque Pueblo in New Mexico decided to go ahead with a huge $245 million casino, resort and infrastructure development last year, they turned to the capital markets for financing instead of the bank loans or government grants traditionally used by tribes.
They also turned to mega law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe for legal advice on the financing instead of a more traditional legal resource — Indian law boutiques.
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