Tribal Courts in New York: Case Study of the Oneida Indian Nation

Presented in partnership with the Oneida Indian Nation

New York City Bar Association

PROGRAM

This program examined Native American courts in NYS, using the Oneida Indian Nation Court as a case study. It included a discussion on Native American courts from the perspective of Oneida Indian Nation Representative Ray Halbritter; a look at the basic Indian laws governing tribal courts and tribal court jurisdiction; and a judicial panel discussion on the interaction between the tribal courts and NYS courts. The judicial panel included the Hon. Robert G. Hurlbutt, Hon. Marcy L. Kahn and Hon. Mark A. Montour. A short video featuring Hon. Richard D. Simons, Retired Judge, Oneida Indian Nation Court, was part of the program . Dancers from the Oneida Indian Nation performed a welcome dance in authentic dress.

ONEIDA INDIAN NATION DANCERS
Dancers from the Oneida Indian Nation will perform traditional Haudenosaunee welcome dance in authentic dress

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
Hon. Albert M. Rosenblatt, President, Historical Society of the New York Courts & Retired Associate Judge, New York State Court of Appeals

CONVERSATION: The Legal and Cultural Foundation for Native American Courts
Ray Halbritter, Esq., Representative, Oneida Indian Nation
Michael R. Smith, Esq., Partner, Zuckerman Spaeder LLP

VIDEO PRESENTATION
Hon. Richard D. Simons, Retired Judge, Oneida Indian Nation Court

LIGHTNING ROUND: An Overview of Current Indian Laws Governing Tribal Courts and Tribal Court Jurisdiction, Proceedings and Judgments
Peter D. Carmen, Esq., Chief Operating Officer, Oneida Indian Nation
Meghan Beakman, Esq., General Counsel, Oneida Indian Nation

JUDICIAL PANEL: How Tribal Courts and the NYS Courts Can and Do Interact
Hon. Robert G. Hurlbutt, Judge, Oneida Indian Nation Court & Retired Associate Justice, Appellate Division, Fourth Department
Hon. Marcy L. Kahn, Moderator, Associate Justice, Appellate Division, First Department & Chair, New York Tribal Courts Committee
Hon. Mark A. Montour, Justice, New York State Supreme Court, Erie County & Vice Chair, New York Tribal Courts Committee

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