California Indian Law Association
Welcome
The California Indian Law Association (CILA) was formed with the purpose of serving as the representative of the Indian law legal profession in California.
CILA is dedicated to enhancing the legal profession and tribal justice systems in California by promoting professional growth, high standards of professional competence and ethical conduct. CILA seeks to provide quality educational programs to Indian law practitioners, tribal justice personnel, law students and the public. The organization also works to promote the study of Indian law and related topics in public and higher education and to provide guidance and assistance, through mentoring, scholarships and other activities, Native American students in their pursuit of law studies and the legal profession.
CILA strives to promote the sound administration of justice to advance the status of Indian tribes and American people in the law. CILA is dedicated to helping Indian tribes in California achieve self-determination, self-sufficiency and to protect tribal sovereignty.
CILA began its activities in November, 2000 when it organized its first annual conference on Indian law in California. The organization is incorporated under the laws of the Hoopa Valley Tribe.
Interested in becoming a Member? To become a member click here. If you have any questions about membership please contact us.
CILA Logo Contest: $500.00 Prize
The California Indian Law Association (CILA) is pleased to announce the CILA Logo Contest. CILA is seeking a logo that will embody the principles upon which CILA was founded, including promoting the practice and study of federal Indian law, the achievement of tribal self-determination, the protection of tribal sovereignty and the entry of Native Americans into the study and practice of law. CILA is hoping to adopt a logo that will represent the culture and history of California tribes. The person who submits the logo that CILA adopts will receive a $500.00 prize. Interested? Click Here for Details
Ninth Annual Indian Law Conference Update
CILA is pleased to announce that the Ninth Annual Indian Law Conference is going to be held at Marriott’s Residence Inn Sacramento Downtown at Capitol Park, 1121 5th Street, Sacramento, California, 95814 on October 9, 2009. We invite anyone who is interested in the practice of Indian law or is interested in any issues related to Indian law to join us.
If you would like to register for the conference, have any questions regarding the conference, are interested in being a part of the Conference Planning Committee or wish to provide financial support to the conference, please contact the Conference Planning Committee.
Acknowledgements
The California Indian Law Association would like to recognize Christine A. Williams, Attorney at Law, for donating the resources for this website.