At the January 2009 Conference, the section’s Tom Diamond Award of Excellence was presented to former Texas Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos of Austin for his efforts on behalf of Native Americans during the many years he served in the Texas Legislature.
Gonzalo Barrientos Tom Diamond Award
At the January 2009 Conference, the section’s Tom Diamond Award of Excellence was presented to former Texas Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos of Austin for his efforts on behalf of Native Americans during the many years he served in the Texas Legislature.
Gaines West, Lifetime Achievement Award
The section’s Lifetime Achievement Award was presented during the conference to Gaines West, a member of the Cherokee Tribe, a practicing attorney in Texas, and a leader of the Native American Law Section of the State Bar for many years.
Gaines West Lifetime Achievement Award
The section’s Lifetime Achievement Award was presented during the conference to Gaines West, a member of the Cherokee Tribe, a practicing attorney in Texas, and a leader of the Native American Law Section of the State Bar for many years.