Ietan Consulting

Ietan Consulting, LLC, is a federal government relations firm specializing in the representation of tribal governments and tribal business enterprises. With significant political resources and substantive background in Indian law and policy, the members of Ietan have extensive experience in solving problems and advancing the interests of tribes. Wi... lson Pipestem and Larry Rosenthal, the co-founders of Ietan Consulting, established Ietan with a commitment to creating a firm that would protect and enhance the inherent sovereign rights of tribes. Ietan, a former Chief of the Otoe-Missouria and Pipestem's forefather, sought to protect his tribe's resources and culture on trips to Washington and as the first signor of several treaties. Today the firm Ietan seeks to make federal relations work for tribes seeking to protect their sovereign rights or to otherwise advance their interests. Ietan is at the forefront of advancing tribal interests before the Congress and federal agencies with its collection of resources. Ietan is structured to meet the specific needs of tribes, rather than corporate, trade association, or other interests commonly represented in Washington. The Ietan team has significant experience as advocates for tribes in the private sector as well as on Capitol Hill and in the executive branch. Ietan also works closely with and advises key federal decision-makers in the Congress and the Administration who directly impact Indian law and policy. Ietan commonly assists its clients through: direct advocacy on federal legislation and administrative decisions; assisting tribal leaders with accessing key congressional and administrative offices key to assisting with their issues; negotiations with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, National Indian Gaming Commission, or other federal agencies regarding tribe-specific problems; monitoring of federal legislation, administrative actions, and federal court decisions impacting Indians and tribes; advice on and implementation of strategies for maximizing the effectiveness ...Read More