September 10, 2026 – September 11, 2026

UW Law's Indian Law Symposium, an annual tradition for 39 years, will focus on the theme:

Time Immemorial: The United States at 250

The program will be held in person at William H. Gates Hall, and available via Zoom.  

REGISTRATION FEES

Note: The Washington State Bar Association has approved 11.25 Law & Legal and 1 Ethics CLE credit for this symposium.
Registration for speakers, panelists, moderators, current students and faculty is complimentary. Registration for everyone is required and subject to verification.

$175

New Attorney Registration Available to new lawyers licensed after January 1, 2026

$375

Standard Registration

 

HOTEL

The symposium hotel room block is now closed. However, a discounted nightly rate may be available for reservations made at The Graduate Hotel on the nights of September 9th, 10th, and 11th, 2026. For availability and rates, please email Lillian Deak: lillian.deak@schultehospitality.com.

SCHEDULE PREVIEW

In addition to the annual ethics, litigation, and legislation updates, this year’s program will spotlight timely issues at the intersection of sovereignty, federal power, and water and environmental law. We are honored to announce our keynote speakers: Robert Yazzie, Navajo Nation Supreme Court Justice Emeritus, and Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis, Washington Supreme Court