Presenting in the following sessions:
Oct 16, 2024
Pre-Conference CLE: A Review of the Standards for Attorneys Representing Tribal Governments in State ICWA Proceedings
1:00 PM-4:30 PM
ICWA CLE
1-3:45 | Attorney Performance Standards
3:45-4:30 | Future of ICWA Brainstorm
This workshop will provide an overview of the new Model Performance Standards for Attorneys who Represent Tribal Governments in State ICWA Proceedings. These standards were drafted by a workgroup that included tribal, state, parent, and children's attorneys as well as state and tribal child welfare professionals to provide to attorneys representing tribes in State child custody proceedings guidance on best practices in and out of the courtroom. This pre-session will walk participants through the standards, while also engaging them with the material through in activities, small group discussions, and individual reflections. The session will conclude with an opportunity to discuss and brainstorm for the future of ICWA and the role of tribal attorneys post-Brackeen.
Co-hosted by the Tribal In-House Counsel Association and the California Tribal Families Coalition
CLE Credits Pending
Addie Smith
Consultant
The Whitener Group
Addie (she/her) is the former staff attorney at the National Indian Child Welfare Association. She also worked on issues related to child welfare and juvenile justice for Oregon Governor Kate Brown and as Counsel to the Judiciary Committees in the Oregon State Legislature.
Her consulting work now focuses on improving tribal courts through systemic assessment, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning. She also continues to work with states to change policies and improve ICWA compliance. Both her law degree and Masters in Social Work are from Washington University in St. Louis.
When not working, you will find Addie outside: hiking, skiing, mountain climbing, surfing or backpacking; or inside: reading, practicing yoga or trying a new recipe.
