Molly Gunther

I work with both Alaska Native Corporations and Tribal governments on a spectrum of legal matters spanning corporate governance, business development, employment, estate planning and settlement, and litigation. I strive to support Tribes and ANCs with any legal endeavor with a particular focus on strengthening self-governance, self-determination, and economic development. My commitment lies in advocating for and delivering high-quality legal services to my clients while fostering positive relationships.

Before joining Schwabe, I gained valuable experience as a legal intern for an organization that offered complimentary legal assistance to indigenous communities across the Pacific Northwest. Additionally, I was a summer associate with the Native American Practice Group at a California-based firm, serving over fourteen tribes in and around the San Diego area.

I am an enrolled member of the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, and a shareholder in a regional and village Alaska Native Corporation. I graduated cum laude at Seattle University School of Law where I was co-President of the Native American Law Student Association and the 2021 Douglas R. Nash Native American Law Scholar. Accordingly, my dedication to providing quality legal support to Tribes and ANCs is both personal and professional.

Memberships

Douglas R. Nash Native American Law Scholarship (2024)

Awards

Douglas R. Nash Native American Law Scholarship (2024)

ICWA Affirmed, But Indian Country Trepidation Remains, Native American Law (June 16, 2023)