Practice Areas
I have over 15 years of experience handling complex commercial, corporate, and litigation matters—specifically, working with Alaska Native Village and Regional Corporations and their subsidiaries, ANCSA settlement trusts, and tribal governments. Previously, I was vice president and general counsel for an Alaska native village corporation, which gave me an invaluable understanding of their inner workings and the unique challenges they face. I am well-versed in issues of corporate governance, legal and risk management, government contracting, bid protests, corporate transactions, and mergers and acquisitions.
I provide guidance related to the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) small business programs, including SBA’s Section 8(a) and HUBZone Business Development Programs, and have advised clients regarding 8(a) and small business joint ventures, regulatory compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations, requests for equitable adjustment and claims, and provided strategic advice regarding the utilization of the SBA’s small business programs. I also advise Alaska native corporations and tribal entities regarding federal funding opportunities and grant compliance, including CARES Act and American Rescue Plan Act compliance issues.
I have extensive experience providing advice regarding creating, managing, and leveraging the unique characteristics of Alaska native corporation settlement trusts.
