Steve Hart is a nationally recognized Indian and gaming law attorney who advises tribes and tribal gaming commissions across the western U.S. He provides strategic counsel on tribal-state compact negotiations, land-into-trust matters, and Indian lands determinations. A former director of the Arizona Department of Gaming, Steve played a key role in negotiating Arizona’s tribal gaming compacts. He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and an active advocate for tribal economic development, combining deep legal expertise with a nuanced understanding of Native American cultures.