Kimberly Cluff

Since becoming a member of the California Bar in 1998, Kimberly has worked exclusively in the field of Indian law. Starting as a law clerk, Kimberly then became an attorney at California Indian Legal Services before entering private practice as a partner at Forman & Associates. Kimberly then served as In-House General Counsel for the Morongo Band of Mission Indians before joining California Tribal Families Coalition as the Legal Director and also returning to graduate school at the Goldman School of Public Policy, U.C. Berkeley. Kimberly’s career has always focused on advocating for tribes and native non-profits, including advocacy and litigation connected to tribal economic development, Intergovernmental agreements, Indian child and family welfare, strengthening of tribal courts and tribal governance, and the development and protection of tribal infrastructure. Kimberly also extends her advocacy to state and federal legislative efforts. For example, she spearheaded the California Tribal Customary Adoption Act and worked with lawmakers to secure federal resources for Indian Country. Kimberly is admitted to practice in California and various tribal courts.