Heidi McNeil Staudenmaier is nationally recognized in the areas of Indian Law, Gaming Law and Business Litigation. She represents tribes, tribal entities and businesses who engage in commercial transactions with tribes and tribal entities.
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
"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)
"Indian Country Gaming and the Obama Administration," Panelist, 14th Annual National Institute of the Gaming Law Minefield, Las Vegas, Nevada (February 18-19, 2010)
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 (2005-2020)
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 (2014-2019)
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business®, Native American Law (Nationwide) (2009-2019); Gaming & Licensing (Nationwide) (2013-2019)
Chambers Global: America's Leading Lawyers for Business®, Gaming & Licensing (Global-Wide) (2012-2019)
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)
