Wilda Wahpepah
Attorney
Wilda Wahpepah is an attorney in the Indian and Gaming practice group. She represents tribal governments, tribal businesses and entities doing business with tribes across the country. Her areas of emphasis include regulatory counseling and advice related to tribal jurisdiction and governmental matters, gaming, financing and business development, natural resources and environmental law. Ms. Wahpepah represents tribal governments in state, federal, and tribal courts.
Admissions
- Minnesota
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United States Courts of Appeal for the Eighth and Tenth Circuits
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United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
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Prairie Island Tribal Court
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Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribal Court
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Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tribal Court
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Leech Lake Band Tribal Court
Tribal Affiliation
Honors
- Named a “Rising Star” by Minnesota Law and Politics, 2007 and 2008
Education
- University of Notre Dame Law School
J.D., 2000, cum laude
Dean’s Award for Jurisprudence, Environmental Law and Water Law
- University of Oklahoma
B.A., Journalism
Professional Activities
Minnesota American Indian Bar Association, past Board member
Native American Alumni of Notre Dame, National Board member
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