NAVAJO NATION BAR ASSOCIATION INC

Administers the Navajo Nation Bar Examination twice yearly in March and August in the Window Rock, Arizona area. The Admissions Committee determines applicant qualifications, processes membership status changes and withdrawals, and oversees the oath rescheduling process for new members.

Administers the Navajo Nation Bar Examination twice yearly, determines qualifications of applicants, processes membership status changes, and governs pro hac vice admissions for non-member attorneys.

Administers the Navajo Nation Bar Examination twice yearly and determines qualifications of applicants for the Bar, processes membership status changes, and manages pro hac vice admissions for non-members.

Administers the Navajo Nation Bar Examination twice yearly, in March and August, in the Window Rock, Arizona area. The Admissions Committee determines applicant qualifications, processes membership status changes, and manages withdrawals.

Holds regular Board of Bar Commissioners Meetings, hosts an annual bar conference, and provides forms for CLE credit applications and orders for rescheduling oaths for new members.

The Disciplinary Committee hears and decides complaints regarding violations of the Navajo Nation Rules of Professional Conduct, regulates the unauthorized practice of law, and determines appropriate penalties.

The Disciplinary Committee hears and decides complaints regarding violations of the Navajo Nation Rules of Professional Conduct, regulates unauthorized practice of law, and determines appropriate penalties.

Holds regular Board of Bar Commissioners meetings, including sessions on March 7, June 5, September 12, and December 12, 2025, to govern bar operations and policy.

Hosts an annual bar conference and conducts regular Board of Bar Commissioners Meetings (e.g., March 7, June 5, September 12, and December 12, 2025) to govern association operations and member eligibility for court appointments.

Hosts an annual bar conference for the Navajo Nation Bar Association, Inc., providing a forum for professional engagement and legal education.

Evaluates judicial candidates and sitting judges, hears and decides complaints of violations of professional conduct rules, regulates unauthorized practice of law, and provides disciplinary forms.

Hears and decides complaints of violations of professional conduct, regulates unauthorized practice of law, and evaluates candidates for judicial positions and sitting judges.

Offers an Attorney/Advocate Referral Listing to the general public and maintains eligibility of members for pro bono court appointments in alignment with Navajo Supreme Court directives.

Offers an Attorney/Advocate Referral Listing to the general public and maintains eligibility of members for pro bono court appointments.

Maintains eligibility of active NNBA members for pro bono court appointments in accordance with Navajo Supreme Court directives.

Governs admission for non-NNBA attorneys who are active members in good standing of a State bar, allowing them to practice in Navajo Courts and other Navajo Nation forums.

Governs pro hac vice admission for attorneys who are not NNBA members but are active, in-good-standing members of a State bar, enabling them to practice in Navajo Courts and other Navajo Nation forums.

Offers an Attorney/Advocate Referral Listing to the public, which is frequently requested via phone, email, and website. Also makes legal forms available to the public as part of its direct service offerings.

Offers an Attorney/Advocate Referral Listing to the general public, fulfilling frequent requests via telephone, email, and website inquiries.

The Judicial Evaluation Committee solicits evaluations from NNBA members and serves as a liaison with the Law and Order Committee of the Navajo Nation Council and the Courts to evaluate candidates for judicial and administrative hearing officer positions.

The Judicial Evaluation Committee solicits judicial performance evaluations from NNBA members and serves as a liaison with the Navajo Nation Council’s Law and Order Committee and the Navajo Nation Courts to evaluate candidates and sitting officers for judicial and administrative roles.

Provides administrative orders for rescheduling oaths for new bar members who cancel their initial oath ceremony.

Publishes a list of subjects for the Navajo Nation Bar Exam and makes legal forms available to the public.

Proposes amendments to the Rules of the Navajo Nation Courts, approves amendments to MCLE Standards, and amends Rules of Procedures for the Navajo Nation Labor Commission.

Establishes rules of professional conduct, admission policies, MCLE standards, and rules related to pro bono service. The Rules Committee reviews Navajo Nation Court rules and may propose amendments, while the Board approves changes such as amendments to MCLE Standards and Labor Commission procedures.

The Rules Committee reviews Navajo Nation Court Rules and may propose amendments. The Board approves changes to MCLE Standards and Rules of Procedure for the Navajo Nation Labor Commission, ensuring alignment with current legal practice.

Reviews and proposes amendments to the Rules of the Navajo Nation Courts, establishes professional rules of conduct, and amends rules of procedures for the Navajo Nation Labor Commission.

The Training Committee hosts a week-long Bar Review Course each spring and summer, a six-day Bar Review Course, a 5-day course, and specialized courses on Navajo Law, Culture, Traditions, and History. It also provides study outlines and presentations on core legal subjects including Criminal Law, Torts, Family Law, and the Navajo Preference in Employment Act.

Establishes professional rules of conduct, policies and procedures for bar admission, and guidelines for the apprenticeship program, and reviews and proposes amendments to the Rules of the Navajo Nation Courts.

Establishes professional rules of conduct for NNBA members, sets policies and procedures for bar admission, and publishes bar exam subject guidelines to standardize legal practice and training.

The Training Committee conducts a week-long Bar Review course each spring and summer, covering subjects such as Criminal Law, Torts, Family Law, and the Navajo Preference in Employment Act, and offers study outlines. It also hosts specialized courses in Navajo Law, Culture, Traditions, and History, and multi-day review programs.

Hosts a Last Chance CLE event with both in-person and virtual attendance options to support members in meeting continuing education requirements.

Maintains a listing of attorneys for organizational and professional use.

Provides forms for presenters and attendees to apply for CLE credit, certifies programs, monitors member compliance, reviews and proposes changes to CLE standards, and encourages low-cost or no-cost CLE opportunities. Also hosts a Last Chance CLE event with in-person and virtual options.

Provides forms for presenters and attendees to apply for and request CLE credit for NNBA events. The Continuing Legal Education Committee certifies programs, approves credit for articles or presentations, monitors compliance, and proposes changes to CLE standards.

Hosts various courses including a Bar Review Course, Navajo Law, Culture, Traditions, and History Course, and a Last Chance CLE event, offering both in-person and virtual attendance options. It also oversees CLE requirements, certifies programs for credit, and monitors member compliance.

Hosts various training courses, including a six-day Bar Review Course and a Navajo Law, Culture, Traditions, and History Course, and oversees CLE requirements by certifying programs and monitoring member compliance.

Publishes a list of subjects for the Navajo Nation Bar Examination to support applicant preparation.

Establishes policies and procedures for admission to the Navajo Nation Bar Association, recommends minimum standards for paralegal training, and provides guidelines for the apprenticeship program.

The Training Committee recommends minimum standards for paralegal training, advocacy, and apprenticeship programs, approves qualifying courses, and publishes guidelines for the NNBA apprenticeship program.

The Training Committee recommends minimum standards for paralegal training, advocacy, and apprenticeship programs, approves qualifying courses, and provides guidelines for the NNBA apprenticeship program.