Author Description
Jeanette Wolfley is an enrolled member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and is legal counsel for her Tribes on various matters, including implementation of the Fort Hall Water Rights Agreement with the Tribal Water Resources Department. She is also a Professor at the University of New Mexico School of Law where she teaches Indian Water Rights, Federal Indian Law, and other tribal natural resource courses. Jeanette has practiced law for over 37 years primarily representing Indian tribes in natural resources, water and environmental, and other governmental matters. She served as General Counsel for her Tribes prior to entering private practice.
