News
Rescheduling of NNBA Annual Bar Conference
On April 3, 2020, the NNBA Officers and Board of Bar Commissioners had agreed to reschedule the NNBA Annual Bar Conference on October 8 - 9, 2020 at the Twin Arrows Casino and Resort.
Coronavirus & Public Service Message from NNBA to all Members
NNBA respectfully asks your help. The Board of Bar Commissioners and Officers of the NNBA are seeking to develop a list of volunteer NNBA member attorneys and advocates to help the people of the Navajo Nation, in support of the Navajo Supreme Court’s order issued by the Honorable Chief Justice JoAnn Jayne, in response to the increased demands placed on the Navajo Judicial Branch due to the covid-19 coronavirus. Simply put, we are asking you to consider pro bono service to the courts above and beyond the usual and customary obligations of NNBA membership – now and in the months ahead as the cascading effects of this public health emergency may continue to be felt. For the letter from our NNBA President and Vice President LaVerne Garnenez, click the arrow.
-NNBA President Troy Eid and Vice President LaVerne Garnenez
Navajo Nation Judicial Branch Releases Guidelines for Navajo Courts During Public Health Emergency
The Navajo Nation Judicial Branch Released Guidelines for Navajo Courts During Public Health Emergency, see below for more information or visit the Judicial Branch website at www.navajocourts.org
NNBA Office Closed Until Further Notice
The NNBA office was closed due to the Public Health State of Emergency declared by President Nez on March 11, 2020. We will still be available through email and phone. Thank you for your patience through these times. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to call or email us.
Thank you,
NNBA Staff
2020 Elections
The following positions are open. If you are interested, please email an updated resume and letter of interest to and awauneka@navajolaw.info.
Deadline: July 15, 2020 at 5 pm
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President
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Vice President
Board of Bar Commissioner Positions:
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Chinle
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Window Rock (2 vacancies)
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Crownpoint
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Kayenta
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Tuba City
2020 Annual Bar Dues
Click Here to Pay for 2020 Annual Bar Dues Online
Print Forms Here:
Form A Form C
Send Through Mail or Email:
Deadline:
Friday, February 7, 2020 by 5 PM
2019 Annual Bar Dues
Click Here to Pay for 2019 Late Annual Bar Dues Online
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Send Through Mail or Email:
Petition of Suspension?
2020 Bar Exam Application
Click Below to Download 2020 March Application:
Monkey Survey Links:
2019 NNBA Annual Conference Survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2019NNBAConferenceSurvey
2019 NNBA Rules Committee Survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NNBARulesCommitteeSurvey
Guardianship Act Representation Survey:
Warfield vs. The Ledbetter Law Firm
"Motion to Accept Amicus Brief of the Navajo Nation and Navajo Nation Bar Association" & "Amicus Brief of the Navajo Nation and Navajo Nation Bar Association"
Congratulations to the Newly Sworn In Judges:
Neomi Gilmore
Malcolm Laughing
Letitia Stover
2020 Quarterly Meetings (BOBC Meetings)
January 10, 2020 (Window Rock)
April 3, 2020 (Telephone Conference)
June 3, 2020 (Telephone Conference)
October 7, 2020 (Twin Arrows)
January 8, 2021 (Window Rock)
Resolution to Establish an Ad Hoc Committee to Address Issues Regarding Navajo Law
Board approves the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee and shall specify duties and powers of the ad hoc committee, length of terms for the Chair and regular members and the length of time that the ad hoc committee is authorized to act at the next meeting of the Board of Bar Commissioners
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