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, to 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 was established in 2003 under the Hoopa Non-Profit Corporations Code. CILA's original directors were: Colin Cloud Hampson, Jerry Gardner, Carole Goldberg, Steven Gonzales, Chad Gordon, Patrick Hammond, Anna Kimber, William Micklin, and Hankie Poafpybitty.
CILA was established in 2003 under the Hoopa Non-Profit Corporations Code. CILA's original directors were: Colin Cloud Hampson, Jerry Gardner, Carole Goldberg, Steven Gonzales, Chad Gordon, Patrick Hammond, Anna Kimber, William Micklin, and Hankie Poafpybitty.
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