Schwabe Hires Associate for Alaska Native Law Services
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Schwabe welcomes Molly Gunther to the law firm’s Anchorage office as an Associate in the Indian Country and Alaska Native Corporations industry group.
An enrolled member of the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska and a shareholder in regional and village corporations, Gunther is dedicated to delivering high-quality legal services and fostering strong relationships with clients. She advises Alaska Native corporations and tribal governments on corporate governance, business development, employment, and more. Gunther earned her JD at Seattle University School of Law.
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