Insights: News Derek Red Arrow Joins Kilpatrick's Growing Native American Affairs Team
SEATTLE (March 12) – Kilpatrick announced today the addition of Derek Red Arrow to the Seattle office as Litigation of Counsel on the firm’s Native American Affairs Team.
Mr. Red Arrow is a member of the Nez Perce Tribe (the Nimiipuu). Prior to joining Kilpatrick, he was an associate at a law firm based in Yakima, Washington where he co-founded and co-led its American Indian Law practice group and assisted clients with litigation and business disputes involving taxation, trade, contract, and issues of Federal Indian law. Previously, Mr. Red Arrow also worked as a staff attorney for the Yakama Nation Office of Legal Counsel where he represented the Yakama Nation in administrative, state, and federal trial and appellate courts on issues involving treaty rights, water rights, economic development, and tribal sovereignty.
“We welcome Derek as the latest addition to our growing team,” said Rob Roy Smith, Co-Chair of the Native American Affairs Team. “His legal expertise and profound comprehension of the intricate legal matters affecting Indian Country make him a valuable resource to our clients and our firm.”
Mr. Red Arrow earned his J.D. at Seattle University School of Law and received his B.A. in Political Science and Business Administration at Seattle University. He was recognized in 2023 and 2024 as one of the "Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch" for Native American Law by The Best Lawyers in America® and is a recipient of The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development's 2024 "Native American 40 Under 40" Award. He also received Yakima’s “39 under 39” award for his leadership and impact throughout his community. Notably, in 2022, Derek was named a “Successful Indigenous Role Model” for Nez Perce Tribe's Lapwai School District.
In February, Alexander Mallory joined the firm’s Native American Affairs Team in Phoenix. Learn more about Mr. Mallory here.
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