Save the date for the 23rd Annual California Indian Law Conference and Awards Dinner! The 2023 Conference will take place Monday, October 2-Tuesday, October 3, 2023, with optional pre-meetings on Sunday, October 1, 2023. The event will take place at Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park, CA. Since 2000, CILA has hosted an annual conference dedicated to the exploration of legal topics of interest to California Indian tribes and to provide continuing education on cutting edge legal issues for Native attorneys and attorneys practicing Native law in California. Over the past 20 years, the conference has tackled important issues ranging from employment law, gaming compacting, Indian child welfare, environmental compliance, and more.
CILA extends our deepest appreciation to Graton Resort and Casino for their generous donation as presenting sponsor of this year's conference!
CILA extends our deepest appreciation to Graton Resort and Casino for their generous donation as presenting sponsor of this year's conference!
Conference Panel Topic Survey & Awardee Nominations
Each year's agenda is determined by feedback from our membership, reflecting the issues faced by tribal clients and Indian County as a whole. Please share your feedback regarding what you would like to learn about during the panel discussions and submit your nominations for this year's honorees! Click the link below!
Book your room at Graton Resort and Casino!
Group rate rooms are available for conference attendees at Graton Resort and Casino. Call 707-588-7070 to book your room using the code GRCILA or mention the full name of the event. Group rate is available until 9/1/2023 or until filled.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Annual California Indian Law Conferences are made possible by generous sponsors. Read the 2023-2024 Sponsorship Packet here to see how you or your organization can support the conference and other important CILA programming throughout the year.
The Annual California Indian Law Conferences are made possible by generous sponsors. Read the 2023-2024 Sponsorship Packet here to see how you or your organization can support the conference and other important CILA programming throughout the year.