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Attorney By Attorney
Career Profiles of the Profession
Who?
Heidi McNeil Staudenmaier
What?
Primary Practice Area:
Commercial Litigation; Indian Law, Gaming Law
Memorable Quote?
When you cease to make a contribution, you begin to die...
-Eleanor Roosevelt
I believe I am a much better, more well-rounded lawyer by contributing through pro bono work and bar service. It has made me enjoy being a lawyer all the more!
When?
Years in Practice Area:
Since 1986
Years in the Legal Profession:
Since 1986
Subspecialties within Practice Area:
ABA Section and Committee Membership(s):
Former Young Lawyer Division Delegate
Former Member of the Commission on Domestic Violence
Business Law Section-Business Corporation Litigation Committee
Other Practice Area/Community Activities:
President of Maricopa County Bar Association
Where?
Employer:
Snell & Wilmer
www.swlaw.com/
Size/Sector:
300+ attorneys
City/State:
Phoenix, AZ
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Law School:
University of Iowa
Undergraduate School/Degree:
University of Iowa '85
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Bachelor of Arts Broadcasting and Communication
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Why?
Pluses/Challenges of Practice Area:
Litigation-I enjoy the adversarial challenge. Indian/Gaming Law-substantive
knowledge of Federal Indian Law and Gaming Regulations.
Core Skills/Key Knowledge Needed in Practice Area:
Litigation-oral advocacy and writing
Indian Gaming-substantive knowledge of Federal Indian Law and Gaming
Regulations.
Advice to Law Students/Lawyers Interested in your Practice Area:
Work hard, look for opportunities to build niche practice so you
are "indispensable" to clients and other lawyers.
How?
Career Path to Current Position:
Associate 1985-1990, Partner 1991-present Sportswriter 1981-82,
Quad City Times, Davenport, IA.
Recent Professional Publications:
National Law Journal, ABA Journal, American Lawyer, Arizona Business Publications.
Recent Professional Presentations:
"Attorney-Client Privilege Issues for Inhouse Counsel" -Mayo Clinic Legal Department
"Native American Tribal Regulation"-Snell & Wilmer
Memorable Career Moment:
Winning Permanent Injunction for indigent client that needed a bone marrow transplant to save her life.
Intriguing Interests:
"Stephen King" Books, Golfing, Running, Skiing, and spending time with my husband and two children.
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