Obama named Virginia Seitz as his nominee to head the Office of Legal Counsel. Ms. Sietz has fairly extensive experience in Indian law appellate advocacy.

Here is a list of her Indian law cases:

Representing Tyson Foods in opposition to the Cherokee Nation’s claim to intervene: Tyson Brief Opposing Cherokee

Benally v. United States: NCAI Brief Supporting Navajo Cert Petitioner

Hawaii v. Office of Hawaiian Affairs: Amicus In Support of Office of Hawaiian Affairs

U.S. v. Navajo Nation II: Navajo Nation Merits Brief and Navajo Cert Opp

Plains Commerce Bank: NCAI Brief Supporting Long Family

Wagnon v. Prairie Band: NCAI Brief Supporting Prairie Band Potawatomi

U.S. v. Lara: NCAI Brief

Thanks to A.K. for the tip.