Scott Crowell
Scott Crowell has practiced extensively in the area of Indian law since the late 1980s. Scott received both his law degree and economics BS degree from Arizona State University.
Scott has devoted his law practice exclusively to the representation of Indian Tribes, with rare exception. For nearly four decades, Scott has been deeply involved in Indian gaming issues at the state and federal level. Scott has served as lead negotiation counsel in compact negotiations on behalf of many tribes in several states. He has served as lead litigation counsel in numerous lawsuits over the application and interpretation of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act including, but not limited to: Rincon Band v. Schwarzenegger, Spokane Tribe v. United States, and Maverick Gaming v. United States. Scott has provided technical assistance to many more tribes and authored amicus briefs in other litigation, including West Flagler v. United States, on behalf of the National Indian Gaming Association, now IGA, and regional tribal organizations.
Based in Sedona, Arizona, through this broad base of experience, Scott is able to compare and contrast his expertise in similar problems that have been addressed in different compact and regulatory structures in different states.
Sessions
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The Art of the Agreement: Strategies for Effective Partnerships31-Mar-202526 A&B
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Analytic Dive Into the Interior Department’s Part 293 Compact Review Regulations01-Apr-202522
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Bringing Down the Hammer on Sweepstakes and Other Illegal Gaming Activities01-Apr-202522
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The Battle for Fair Play: Fighting Back Against Sweepstakes & Unregulated Gambling03-Apr-2025Aisle 2500
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Taking Back the Market: Tribal Strategies Against Unregulated Gambling10-Sep-2025