Steve M. Bodmer

Steve serves as General Counsel for the Pechanga Band of Indians in Temecula, California, Steve manages the legal affairs for the Tribal Council, Pechanga Development Corporation, Pechanga Resort Casino, and the Tribe's various economic ventures. Steve is dedicated to advancing indigenous communities and upholding tribal sovereignty. He earned his Juris Doctor and Indian Legal Program Certificate from Arizona State University College of Law, highlighting his expertise in Federal Indian law. His practice focus includes gaming law, tribal governance, and economic development. Steve is also an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California, Gould College of Law, where he teaches Federal Indian Law.