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The Native American Law Students Association ("NALSA") at ASU College of Law is a large and active group of Native and non-Native law students. NALSA is committed to promoting the understanding of Native American cultures and legal issues affecting indigenous people. NALSA organizes community service activities, social activities, and mentorships. The student mentorships provide incoming students with academic support, advice and friendship. The ASU Chapter of NALSA is an active member of the National NALSA organization, which meets annually in Albuquerque during the Federal Indian Bar Conference. ASU NALSA members regularly hold national NALSA offices and have won several national awards for its activities and community efforts.
2004-2005 Chapter Report
Recent National NALSA officers include:
2006-2007 Area 1 Rep. , Mary Modrich-Alvarado Area 7 Rep., Matt Campbell
2005-2006 ABA Rep., April Olson Dist. 5 Rep, Steve Bodmer
2004-2005 Pres., Chris Clark V. P., Elizabeth Cheney P. R. Dir., George Patton ABA Rep., Diandra Benally
2003-2004 Vice President, Chris Clark Area 1 Rep., George Patton Public Relations, Elizabeth Cheney
2002-2003 Secretary, Hilary Martin ABA Representative, Dawn Bitz 2001-2002 President, Denise Winn Public Relations Dir., Katosha Nakai ASU NALSA Chapter's National awards include:
2006 Outstanding 1L of the Year, Sebastian Zavala
2005 Outstanding 1L of the Year, Denise Hoday
2005 Outstanding 2L of the Year, Rose Quilt
2005 Outstanding 3L of the Year, Derrick Burbank
2004 National NALSA 2L of Year Award - Diandra Benally
2003 National NALSA Writing Competition Runner-Up - Katosha Nakai
2003 National NALSA 2L of Year Award - Quannah Gee 2002 National NALSA Chapter of the Year Award 2002 National NALSA 1L of the Year Award - Quannah Gee 2002 National NALSA 3L of the Year Award - Maude Blair
2002 National NALSA Moot Court Winners - Monica Garcia and Marnie Hodahkwen
2001 National NALSA Chapter of the Year Award 2001 National NALSA 2L of the Year Award - Monica Garcia
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