Tribal In-House Counsel Association

05/22/2026

We are so excited to launch this year's agenda at a glance! Keep an eye on our website, ticaconference.com, for more information, coming soon.

05/19/2026

TICA exists to support legal professionals who provide services directly to tribes and tribal governments. Our annual conference brings us together to do just that! We’re grateful for the sponsors who help to make our connections possible.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the annual TICA Conference! Full details are available on our conference website, ticaconference.com Please note: to be included in print materials we just receive your pledge and logo no later than September 10th. Thank you!

Reception Sponsor: $7,500
Champion Sponsor: $5,000
Lunch Sponsor: $3,000
Supporter Sponsor: $2,500
Coffee Sponsor: $1,500
Grand Sponsor: $1,000

05/13/2026

Introducing the 2026 TICA Conference Keynote Speaker, Steve Bodmer!⚖️

Steve Bodmer is an enrolled member of the Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe of South Carolina and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. His commitment to serving Indian Country and defending tribal sovereignty is evident throughout his career. Steve earned his Juris Doctor from Arizona State University College of Law, where he also received the Indian Legal Program Certificate, signifying study and expertise in Federal Indian law. Steve serves as General Counsel for the Pechanga Band of Indians in Temecula, California. In this role, he provides comprehensive legal counsel to the Tribal Council and the Pechanga Development Corporation, overseeing the legal affairs of the Tribe, the Pechanga Resort Casino, and all economic development projects. His practice areas include federal Indian law, gaming law, tribal governance, and tribal economic development. Steve is also an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California, Gould College of Law, where he teaches Federal Indian Law.

Keep an eye out for more conference details.

05/08/2026

We are so excited to introduce this year’s conference art, designed by Nizhonia Toledo. Nizhonia’s Artistry

“My name is Nizhonia Toledo. I am an Indigenous artist from the homelands of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Eastern Oregon. My work explores themes of cultural memory, identity, and resilience, drawing inspiration from Plateau landscapes, Native horsemanship, and the living traditions of my community. Through painting and visual storytelling, I honor the strength and continuity of Indigenous people while reimagining historical imagery through a contemporary lens.”

04/11/2026

Thanks to everyone who registered for & attended our networking reception this week! 🩵⚖️🙌🏽 If you have photos, please share them with us here! 🤳 📸

Special thanks to our reception sponsors: Jenner Block & Kewenvoyouma Law. ⚖️🙌🏽

04/11/2026

Congrats to all our TICA Raffle winners! 🏆 Thank you to everyone who stopped by the TICA table & purchased raffle tix! 🎟️ 🎟️ 🎟️ We hope to see you at the Annual TICA Conference in Temecula in October!

03/26/2026

Mark your calendars! Join us in at our new location, Temecula, California for this year’s annual ! 😎

October 29-30, 2026 with pre-conference activities on October 28, 2026.

03/25/2026

03/17/2026

Proposals are in ⚖️ We are gearing up for another great line up of CLEs. Thanks to all who submitted.

Save the date for October 29-30, 2026 with pre-conference activities on October 28!

This year we are headed to a new location - Temecula, CA. More details coming soon!

03/15/2026

Tomorrow, March 16th, is the last day to submit a proposal or artwork for TICA Conference 2026!

Head over to ticaconference.com to learn more information.

Feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.

12/15/2025

Thank you to our Champion Sponsors for supporting TICA 2025!

Champion Sponsors:
The Agua Cliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Casino Del Sol
Cherokee Nation Office of the Attorney General
Chickasaw Nation
Choctaw Nation
Jenner & Block LLP
Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein LLP
Morongo Band of Mission Indians
Tule River Tribe