Lawyers
Samuel L. Winder - Of Counsel
I practice in the following areas:
Indian Law
Practice
Mr. Winder concentrates his practice in the area of Indian Law. His most recent experience includes advising the United States Attorney and the United States Department of Interior, Division of Indian Affairs on a variety of legal issues affecting Indian tribes. Throughout his career, Mr. Winder has been involved in the representation of several Indian tribes throughout the country, including serving as General Counsel/Senior Tribal Attorney to the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, of which he is a member. Prior to joining Modrall, Sperling, Roehl, Harris & Sisk, P.A., Mr. Winder was Assistant United States Attorney/Tribal Liaison for the United States Attorney’s Office, District of New Mexico.
Professional Activities
- Board Member of church and religious organization
- University of New Mexico Law School Alumni Board (former)
- Past Board Member, National Native American Bar Association
- Moderator for local television station
Honors
- Federal Executive Board Public Service Award, May 12, 2005
- Sustained Superior Performance Awards as an Assistant United States Attorney
- Special Act of Service Awards as Tribal Liaison for the District of New Mexico
- Member of New Mexico School of Law Natural Resources Journal
- Dean’s List and Honor Roll, University of New Mexico School of Law
- First member in history of Southern Ute Indian Tribe to earn law degree
Education
- University of New Mexico School of Law, J.D., May 1988
- Stanford University, B.S. Civil Engineering, June 1984
Bar Admissions
- United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- United States District Court for the District of New Mexico
- All New Mexico Courts
