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Howard Arnett is an academic expert in American Indian tribal law, tribal law, comparative law of indigenous peoples and international law of indigenous peoples. He teaches the survey course on American Indian Law and advanced seminars on Contemporary Issues in American Indian Law and Comparative Law of Indigenous Peoples. Howard has practiced law for 40 years in Arizona and Oregon, representing tribal governments, tribal members and Native American organizations. A partner at Karnopp Petersen LLP in Bend, Oregon, his law practice has included work for tribes on treaty rights, tribal sovereignty, tribal law development, government-to-government relations, water rights, and gaming.