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Overview
Introduction
Odin advises on environmental and Native American law, with experience spanning both government service and private practice.
With more than 20 years of experience, Odin Smith advises on a wide range of federal Native American law matters, including federal acknowledgment, land claims, trust land acquisition, natural resource development, treaty rights, tax disputes, and the administrative and judicial litigation of these complex issues.
Education & credentials
- The George Washington University Law School, J.D.,
magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, 2001, Note Editor, The George Washington Law Review
, 2001 - Massachusetts Institute of Technology, M.Sc., Geology, 1999
- The University of Arizona, B.S., Geosciences,
summa cum laude
, 1995
- District of Columbia
- Perkins & Coie, Washington, D.C., Senior Counsel, 2015-2023
- Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C., Office of the Solicitor, Division of Mineral Resources, Branch of Petroleum and Offshore Resources, Attorney Advisor, 2011-2014
- Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C., Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Legislation and Regulation, Attorney Advisor, 2008-2011
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Silver Spring, MD, Office of the General Counsel for Ocean Services, Attorney Advisor, 2005-2008
- National Park Service, Patchogue, NY, Program Manager, 2004-2005
Impact
- Old Charles Town Library, Inc., Board Member