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Dr. Guedel’s legal practice emphasizes representation of Native American Tribes, municipalities, and businesses for strategic planning, risk management, development, financial transactions, regulatory compliance, employment issues, and dispute resolution. For his research on political economy, in 2016 Dr. Guedel received the first Ph.D. ever awarded in the 100+ year history of the University of Washington’s Jackson School of International Studies. His research on economic development has been published and cited by leading media sources including The Economist, Bloomberg Business Week, Newsweek, National Public Radio, and numerous international television and multimedia services, and he is the author of the book Strategies and Methods for Tribal Economic Development – Creating Sustainable Prosperity in Native American Communities.
Dr. W. Gregory Guedel, Ph.D.
21266 N. Three Creeks Drive
Edmond, Oklahoma 73012
206.235.1266
gg007@uw.edu
Education
University of Washington, Ph.D. (With Distinction), International Studies, 2016
The London School of Economics and Political Science, Diploma for Graduates (With
Merit), International Relations, 2006
United States Army Judge Advocate General Corps Officer Course, 1998
United States Army Corps of Engineers Officer Course, Distinguished Graduate, 1995
University of Washington School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1994
University of Southern California, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, 1991
Bar Admissions
Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Court
Osage Nation Tribal Court
State of Oklahoma
State of Washington
Tribal Court of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Tribal Court of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians
Tribal Court of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation
Tribal Court of the Sac and Fox Nation
Tulalip Tribal Court
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
Books And Book
Chapters
Strategies and Methods for Tribal Economic Development: Building
Sustainable Prosperity in Native
American Communities. Boston: Thomson-Reuters, 2012
Chapter: “Challenges and Opportunities in Tribal Economic
Development.” Emerging Issues in Tribal-State Relations, Boston:
Thomson-Reuters, 2012
Publications
“Capital, Inequality, and Self-Determination: Creating a Sovereign Financial System for Native American Nations,” American Indian Law Review, Autumn 2016
“Assessing Political Economy in Native American Nations,” American Indian Law Journal, Autumn 2016
“Sovereignty, Human Security, and Economic Development in Native American Nations,” American Indian Law Journal, Fall 2014
“Native American Legal Update,” Editor, Foster Pepper PLLC Native American legal blog, 2008-2016
“Briefly About Me: Greg Guedel,” Washington State Bar News, April 2012
“Construction Contracts Should Have Performance Provisions,” Daily Journal of Commerce, September 2003
“Ruling Extends Life of Construction Lawsuits,” Daily Journal of Commerce, September 2002
“Bidders, Put Away Your Stopwatches: Court Declines ‘10-Second Rule’ For Late Bid Submissions,” Daily Journal of Commerce, August 2002
“The Crystal Ball Theory of Changed Conditions: Recent Court Decisions May Have Big Impact on Earthwork Contractors,” Daily Journal of Commerce, October 2001
“Building Inspector Approval – No Guarantee of Quality,” Daily Journal of Commerce, April 2001
“Background Checks Needed on Public School Jobs,” Daily Journal of Commerce, December 2000
“Don’t Overlook Lien Notice Requirements,” Daily Journal of Commerce, September 2000
“Researching Contract Forms on the Internet,” The Construction Lawyer, July 2000
“Check Calendar When Filing Liens,” Daily Journal of Commerce, September 1999
“Getting Public Records for Construction Lawsuits,” Daily Journal of Commerce, April 1999
“Obtaining Information from the Government in Miller Act Lawsuits,” Daily Journal of Commerce, July 1997
Quoted
October 2019
“The Tribally Chartered Bank”, Tribal Business Journal,
October 2017
February 2017
“High Court Upholds Tribal Jurisdiction in Dollar General
Case,” SHRM Online, June 2016
May 2016
“Horizon: The Indian Economic Miracle,” Danish National
Television DR TV, January 2016
November 2015
“Gambling and Poverty: Of Slots and Sloth,” The Economist,
January 2015
August 2014
“Oglala Sioux Hope Bitcoin Alternative, Mazacoin, Will
Change Economic Woes,” Newsweek,
April 2012
“Coastal Tribes Scoring Export Win with Geoducks,”
Bloomberg BusinessWeek, July 2011
March 2011
“Tribal Economic Development in Oklahoma” Fox 23 News
Tulsa, October 2019
October 2017
“The High Cost of Per Capita Distributions”, The Journal of
Aboriginal Management, February 2017
June 2016
“Washington Coal Terminal Defeat Puts Tribes in Driver’s Seat,”
Law360, May 2016
January 2016
“6 Tips for Managing Tribal Infrastructure Projects,” Law360,
November 2015
January 2015
“This Tribe Wants to Kick Rich People Out of the Hamptons,”
Vice, August 2014
August 2014
“Your Legal Rights if Member of Office Pool Purchases Winning
Lottery Ticket,” Q13 News, April 2012
July 2011
“Economics and Culture Both Put Their Stamp on Ethics Rules
in Tribal Courts,” ABA Journal,
Quoted
October 2019
“Tribal Economic Development in Oklahoma” Fox 23 News Tulsa, October 2019
October 2017
“The Tribally Chartered Bank”, Tribal Business Journal, October 2017
February 2017
“The High Cost of Per Capita Distributions”, The Journal of Aboriginal Management, February 2017
June 2016
High Court Upholds Tribal Jurisdiction in Dollar General Case,” SHRM Online, June 2016
May 2016
“Washington Coal Terminal Defeat Puts Tribes in Driver’s Seat,”
Law360, May 2016
January 2016
Horizon: The Indian Economic Miracle,” Danish National Television DR TV, January 2016
November 2015
“6 Tips for Managing Tribal Infrastructure Projects,” Law360,
November 2015
January 2015
Gambling and Poverty: Of Slots and Sloth,” The Economist, January 2015
August 2014
“This Tribe Wants to Kick Rich People Out of the Hamptons,”
Vice, August 2014
August 2014
“Oglala Sioux Hope Bitcoin Alternative, Mazacoin, Will
Change Economic Woes,” Newsweek,
April 2012
“Your Legal Rights if Member of Office Pool Purchases Winning
Lottery Ticket,” Q13 News, April 2012
July 2011
“Coastal Tribes Scoring Export Win with Geoducks,”
Bloomberg BusinessWeek, July 2011
March 2011
“Economics and Culture Both Put Their Stamp on Ethics Rules
in Tribal Courts,” ABA Journal,
Presentations
Recognition
Washington State Certified Instructor – Advanced Real Estate Law
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Research Grant – 2015
King County Bar Association Young Lawyer Division, Outstanding Mentor Award for 2008
U.S. Army ROTC Scholarship – full college tuition
Distinguished Military Scholar and Graduate
American Legion Service Award
Volunteer Work
Board of Directors, AIDS
Housing of
Washington/Building Changes,
2t005-2012
Board of Directors, City of
Snohomish Transportation
Benefit District, 2011-2013
Board of Directors, New
Mexico Community Capital,
2012-2017
Board of Directors, Snohomish
Carnegie Foundation,
2008-2013
Chair, City of Snohomish Tourism
Committee, 2010-2013
Member, Earl Winehart Post 96
American Legion
Member 2008-present;
Vice-Commander 2008-2013
Financial literacy serves as a
keystone in improving society
and building better futures for
our clients, their families
and the community.
Financial literacy serves as a keystone
in improving society.
