July 30, 2007

Samuel L. Winder recently joined Modrall Sperling as a Shareholder in the firm’s Indian Law practice group. Mr. Winder has over 18 years experience representing the interests of Indian tribes, including serving as General Counsel to the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, of which he is a member. Prior to joining Modrall Sperling, Mr. Winder was Assistant United States Attorney/Tribal Liaison for the United States Attorney’s Office, District of New Mexico.

In addition to trying many major felony cases as the Tribal Liaison for the District of New Mexico, Mr. Winder advised the United States Attorney on matters affecting Indian tribes. He served as the district’s official liaison among federal, state, and local officials on federal law matters. He has also argued several cases before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Winder’s experience also includes drafting and analyzing legislation regarding Indian affairs as Deputy Counsel to Senator John McCain.

Mr. Winder received his Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law.