Heidi McNeil Staudenmaier

University of Iowa, College of Law (J.D., with distinction, 1985)
University of Iowa (B.A., Journalism and Broadcasting (double major), with distinction, 1981)

International Masters of Gaming Law, Past President
Executive Editor, Gaming Law Review and Economics
International Association of Gaming Advisors
American Bar Association
- Fellow, American Bar Foundation
- Business Law Section
  - Executive Council Member
  - Business & Corporate Litigation Committee, Past Chair
  - Fellows Advisory Committee and Past Fellow
  - Gaming Law Committee & Tribal Courts
  - "Business Law Today," Past Editorial Board Chair
- Commission on Domestic Violence, Past Member
- House of Delegates, Past Member
- Young Lawyers Division, Past Officer
State Bar of Arizona
- Indian Law Section, Founding Member and Past Chairperson
- Young Lawyers Division, Past Executive Officer
- Arizona High School Mock Trial Program, Past State Legal Counsel Coordinator
Maricopa County Bar Association
- Board of Directors, Past President
- Young Lawyers Division, Past President
Native American Bar Association of Arizona, Founding Member
Judge Pro Tem for Maricopa County Superior Court
Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review, Past Attorney Member
Arizona Women Lawyers Association
Arizona Association of Defense Counsel

"Betting the Opening Line Is Sports Betting in the Cards for Arizona?" Co-Author, Special Indian Law Edition, Arizona Attorney Magazine (July/August 2020)
"Force Majeure and Frustration of Purpose: Covid-19 and Beyond," Presenter, Webinar, ABA Business Law Section (May 7, 2020)
"Online Gaming and Sports Betting in the United States: A Moving Target," Panelist, ABA Business Law Section Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C. (September 12, 2019)
"Sports Betting in the USA: Now that the gloves are off..who wins?" Panelist, IMGL Conference, Prague, Czech Republic (September 6, 2018)
"Sports Betting & Tribal Gaming in the West," Author, Indian Gaming Lawyer (Autumn 2018)
"The State of Indian Gaming in Arizona," Author, Indian Gaming Lawyer (Spring 2018)
"New Mexico Tribal Gaming: Long and Bumpy Road," Author, Indian Gaming Lawyer (Autumn 2017)
"Current Battles and the Future of Off-Reservation Indian Gaming," Co-Author, Indian Gaming Lawyer (Spring 2017)
"Conducting Business with Tribes in the Aftermath of the Dollar General Supreme Court Split: What You and Your Clients Need to Know," Co-Author, Business Law Today (April 2017)
"American Indian Tribes and Canadian First Nations: The Impact of Gaming Law and Policy on the Industry," Co-Author, Business Law Today (September 2016)
"Seminoles Gain Legal, Political Edge In Gaming Compact Row," Quoted, Law360 (January 12, 2016)
"Lessons From the Santa Ysabel Tribe's Bet on Internet Bingo," Co-Author, iGaming Business North America (Dec 2015-Jan 2016)
"Tribal Interests Face Stacked Deck in Latest Skirmish Over Limits of Tribal Jurisdiction in the Supreme Court," Co-Author, American Gaming Lawyer (Autumn 2015)
"Supreme Court to Review Tribal Jurisdiction Case that Could Impact Doing Business in Indian Country," Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (July 30, 2015)
"'Location is Everything' In Tribal Casino Dispute," Quoted, NPR 91.5 KJZZ (July 29, 2015)
"Federal Political Issues for Online Gambling," Presenter, Tribal Online Gambling Conference (May 4, 2015)
"New California Online Poker Bills Seek Political Compromise and Consensus: But Could Prove Costly for the Santa Ysabel Tribe's Bet on Internet Bingo," Co-Author, American Gaming Lawyer (Spring 2015)
"The Santa Ysabel Tribe's Bet on Internet Bingo May Determine the Future of Class II Internet Gaming," Co-Author, Gaming Law Review and Economics, Volume 19, Number 2 (March 2015)
"Californian Court Puts Tribal Online Bingo Website on Ice," Co-Author, World Online Gambling Law Report (January 2015)
"Negotiating with a Tribe or Tribal Entity: Practical Tips for Franchisors," Co-Author, Franchise Law Journal, Vol. 34, No.1 (Summer 2014)
"'Bad actor' provisions thwart California i-gaming consensus," Author, World Online Gambling Law Report (July 2014)
"Land-Into-Trust Acquisitions for Gaming: Policy and Practice," Moderator, Indian Country Gaming Series, IMGL Spring Conference (April 25, 2014)
"Two Californian i-poker bills compete for tribal backing," Quoted, World Online Gambling Law Report, Vol. 13, Iss. 02 (February 2014)
"US Department of Justice targets gaming: beyond Las Vegas Sands FCPA disclosure," Co-Author, European Gaming Lawyer (Spring 2013)
"Effect of Patchak on Tribal Trust Lands," Co-Author, Casino Lawyer (Spring 2013)
"Minefield for the Unwary: Cautiously Optimistic Outlook on Online Gaming Expansion in the United States," Co-Author, April 2013 Issue Infinity Gaming Magazine (April 18, 2013)
"DOJ Unseals Indictment Against Online Sports Wagering Operators and Affiliates," Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (April 11, 2013)
"United States iGaming regulation left to the States," Co-Author, World Online Gambling Law Report (January 28, 2013)
"Life After Patchak: What Does It Mean for Tribal Gaming in California?," Author, Riverside Lawyer magazine (October 2012)
"US iGaming Expansion," Co-Author, Worldwide Online Gambling Law Report (September 2012)
"Over-Under on Legalized Sports Betting in California," Co-Author, Daily Journal (June 25, 2012)
"Betting on i-Gaming could have big returns," Co-Author, Daily Journal (May 11, 2012)
"Native American Gaming: Heidi McNeil Staudenmaier," Guest Speaker, CEM Audio Edge, Casino Management Enterprise (January 18, 2012)
"Indian Country Gaming and the Obama Administration," Panelist, 14th Annual National Institute of the Gaming Law Minefield, Las Vegas, Nevada (February 18-19, 2010)

Women Achievers of Arizona, AZ Business Leaders (2020)
AZ Business Leader, AZ Business Leaders Magazine (2020)
Phoenix Chamber ATHENA Awards Finalist (2019)
Arizona Capitol Times, Inaugural Women Achievers of Arizona, Legal Profession Category (2019)
Maricopa County Bar Association Hall of Fame (2019)
University of Iowa College of Law Alumni Service Award (2019)
Jean Allard Glass Cutter Award, American Bar Association (2019)
The Best Lawyers in America^®, Commercial Litigation, Gaming Law, Native American Law (2005-2021)
- Phoenix Lawyer of the Year, Native American Law (2015, 2017)
- Phoenix Lawyer of the Year, Gaming Law (2011, 2016, 2018, 2020)
Southwest Super Lawyers^®, Native American Law (2014-2020)
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business^®, Native American Law (Nationwide) (2009-2020); Gaming & Licensing (Nationwide) (2013-2019)
Chambers Global: America's Leading Lawyers for Business^®, Gaming & Licensing (Global-Wide) (2012-2020)
Most Influential Women, AZ Business Magazine (2016)
Women in Law Awards, Gaming Law, Lawyer Monthly Magazine (2014)
Who's Who Legal, Sports & Entertainment (2013-2019)
Lawdragon Top 3000 Leading Lawyers in America (2010-2011)
Arizona's Finest Lawyers (2011-present)
Greater Phoenix Attorney at Law Magazine feature story, "The Women of Snell & Wilmer" (December 2009)
Casino Enterprise Management feature story, "The 2006 Great Women of Gaming" (March 2007)
Top Ten Great Women of Gaming (2006)
Profile, Phoenix Magazine (November 2006)
Profile, Phoenix Business Journal (June 2005)
First American Leadership Award, National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (2001)
Valley Influential-Law, Phoenix Business Journal (1999)

Women’s Leadership Council for Valley of the Sun United Way, Inaugural Member
Tocqueville Society, Valley of the Sun United Way
Maricopa County Justice Museum & Learning Center, Founding Member
Arizona Women Lawyers Honoring Justice O'Connor, Executive Committee
University of Iowa College of Law Foundation, Board of Directors
ASU Native American Law Students, Mentor
Volunteer Lawyers Program
National Charity League - Camelback Mountain Chapter, Past President
Boys Team Charity - Camelback Chapter, Past President
Boy Scout Troop 6, Past Merit Badge Counselor and Charter Member
Arcadia Cares: Food for Kidz Packathon Committee
Arcadia High School, Past President of Soccer and Media Comm Boosters
Philanthropy Volunteer: ICM, Andre House, St. Mary's Food Bank, Back to School Clothing Drive, Homeward Bound

Arizona

Supreme Court of Arizona
United States District Court, District of Arizona
United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Various Tribal Courts

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