Consideration of all tribal, state and federal issues that might arise can require advice, counseling, negotiation and representation in the following areas:
The future of Indian Tribes and Nations depends upon the success of our future generations. An important role of Indian Tribes is to ensure that the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is properly implemented by State Courts. The Circle Law Group has represented many California Indian tribes to establish ICWA policies and forms to establish tribal standards for placement of tribal children, and to enforce tribal placement preferences in State Courts. Having been a representative on the Governor's Children's Justice Act Task Force, The Circle Law Group's founder Michelle advocates for tribal court funding and development of protocols between tribal, and local governments, to implement the ICWA more effectively.