Odin Smith
- Washington, D.C.
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Odin’s experience in environmental and Native American law spans both government service and private practice.
With more than 20 years of experience, Odin Smith advises on a wide range of federal Indian law matters, including federal acknowledgement, land claims, trust land acquisition, natural resource development, treaty rights, tax disputes, and the administrative and judicial litigation of these complex issues.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- The George Washington University Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, 2001, Note Editor, The George Washington Law Review, 2001
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, M.Sc., Geology, 1999
- The University of Arizona, B.S., Geosciences, summa cum laude, 1995
Bar and Court Admissions
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District of Columbia
Related Employment
- Perkins & Coie, Washington, D.C., Senior Counsel, 2015-2023
- Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C., Office of the Solicitor, Division of Mineral Resources, Branch of Petroleum and Offshore Resources, Attorney Advisor, 2011-2014
- Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C., Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Legislation and Regulation, Attorney Advisor, 2008-2011
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Silver Spring, MD, Office of the General Counsel for Ocean Services, Attorney Advisor, 2005-2008
- National Park Service, Patchogue, NY, Program Manager, 2004-2005
Additional Languages
- Spanish
Impact
Professional Leadership
- Old Charles Town Library, Inc., Board Member